Escapology

Escapology was the technique of extrication from confinement.

Jo Grant received training in escapology. (TV: Terror of the Autons, Carnival of Monsters, PROSE: Verdigris)

Time Lord operatives were taught escapology on Gallifrey XII during the Second War in Heaven. (PROSE: Alien Bodies)

The Twelfth Doctor said he taught Harry Houdini everything he knew. (COMIC: The Swords of Kali) On other occasions, he gave credit to Houdini for his escapology know-how. (PROSE: The Sorcerer's Apprentice )