About Merlin Cadogan
Born 1974. Merlin Cadogan is a British circus performer and escape artist.
Merlin Cadogan (born in 1974) is an escapologist who reached the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2009. He set a Guinness World Record for the longest time to juggle three objects underwater in a single breath, with a time of one minute and 20 seconds. He also broke the Guinness World Record for picking the most police handcuffs in one minute (six sets) live on ITV's Magic Numbers in 2010.
Merlin currently works at the Milky Way Adventure Park near Bideford as an entertainer. He also lives in Rose Wests old house in Northam.
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Who is Merlin Cadogan?
Escapologist, juggler, breath holder
When was Merlin Cadogan born?
Merlin Cadogan was born in 1974 in Northam.
What is Merlin Cadogan's occupation?
Merlin Cadogan is a circus performer and escape artist.
What nationality is Merlin Cadogan?
Merlin Cadogan is British.
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