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How to Escape Alcatraz With Basic Engineering

Mark Rober Nov 15, 2025 18:55
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Who knew spoons and an accordion was all you need to break out of Alcatraz. Learn to embrace failure while having tons of fun with CrunchLabs, now with 2 FREE boxes at: https://crunchlabs.com/Escape Get your CrunchLabs box today: Creative Kit (Ages 6-10): https://crunchlabs.com/EscapeCK Build Box (Ages 8-12): https://crunchlabs.com/Escape Hack Pack (Ages 14+): https://crunchlabs.com/EscapeHP Thanks to my fellow creator friends @CleoAbram and @johnnyharris for joining me on this escape! Cleo's Video: https://youtu.be/LOn-mmezykQ?si=9alergZAzZhvfK-x Johnny's Video: https://youtu.be/dMMHSXn9pow?si=bcsrsfTVwJ8nm76e Shoutout to Adam Savage for helping reveal some of the coolest engineering behind the Alcatraz escape: @tested Thanks to these folks for providing some of the music in the video: Ponder- @Pondermusic Laura Shigihara - @supershigi Andrew Applepie - https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie Blue Wednesday - https://soundcloud.com/bluewednesday Danijel Zambo - https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1ZD9ri2wmZZPL4qs92sXZX?si=iI7jkn-qSY-6NKo931314Q Tom Fox - the in-house composer for the Johnny Harris Channel who’s music is available to license or just to listen to at: ‪@tomfoxcatalog PLATINUM TICKET INSTANT WIN GAME NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends on 5/31/26 subj. to monthly entry deadlines. 50 US/DC, 18+. Unclaimed/forfeited prizes awarded via 2nd chance drawing. Visit crunchlabs.com/sweepstakes for Official Rules including full details on eligibility requirements, how to enter, free method of entry, entry limits, prize claim procedure, prize description and limitations. Void where prohibited.
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