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Necromance New user Pattingham, UK 53 Posts |
Pickpocketing for entertainment is one of the strongest and, at times, most comical effects around.
The DVD that first sparked off my interest into this subject is "Stealing the show by James Freedman". Steal all types of watches, glasses, braces and ties and from all types of pockets. I use the material in here as a side-show, to enhance the effect and the amazement of the spectators. I thoroughly recommend this DVD for anyone remotely interested in this field or anyone who wants to truly amaze. Please reply to my post (as I'm feeling very lonely) if you disagree with my reasoning, morals or just if you have watched this or would like to.
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic-Arthur C. Clarke
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samuelchong Loyal user Penang 237 Posts |
I've James Coats' DVD, but don't have James Freedman's. Which magic shop can I get it from?
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Boat Loyal user 255 Posts |
I love pickpocketing, and have done it on numerous occasions. It depends a lot on just dealing with the situations that arise on stage. Sometimes they are different from you expect.
I have no DVDs but several books. One published by Mike Cavenny. Another is a limited edition book written by Mark Raffles, an English performer. Probably the DVDs are better as they would be easier to follow. |
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elushinz Regular user Sunny Orlando 132 Posts |
Hey, and the "seminar" is only 495.00!
"If carrots got you drunk, rabbits would be f@#d up."
Mitch Hedburg |
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Necromance New user Pattingham, UK 53 Posts |
SamuelChong,
http://www.magictricks.co.uk and then go to featured products or the DVD section. Enjoy
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic-Arthur C. Clarke
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Samuel Catoe Inner circle South Carolina 1268 Posts |
Neil,
Be careful with that pocket picking. I now a few people in prison for this. Samuel
Author of Illusions of Influence, a treatise on Equivoque.
PM me for details and availability. |
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Necromance New user Pattingham, UK 53 Posts |
Of course, it makes absolutely clear on the DVD that if you do this as a side-show, you must specify before you start (that applies to stage etc) to avoid the prison thing happening.
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic-Arthur C. Clarke
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thk5353 Regular user Northern New Jersey 183 Posts |
Does anyone actually have the Stealing the Show DVD Freedman and have a thought on it? Also I'd like to know if this stealing watch and other accessories are plausible to normal people. I heard the stealing is hard to pull off on sober people.
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Kjellstrom Inner circle Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe 5203 Posts |
Bob Arno is one of the greatest Pickpocket Entertainer I have seen. He is very funny and slick.
http://www.bobarno.com/ About Bob, born in sweden: http://www.bobarno.com/whois.htm |
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Rob Johnston Inner circle Utah 2060 Posts |
Pickpocketing is great. I also like the concept of "put" pocketing. I get some killer results with that.
"Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable." - Margot Fonteyn
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thk5353 Regular user Northern New Jersey 183 Posts |
I'm looking for a review on Freedman's DVD.
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peterng25 New user 90 Posts |
Re:'Stealing the Show dvd Freedman '
Go to online-visions.com for a review |
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domclarke Regular user Windsor, UK 147 Posts |
I have the James Freedman DVD and can definitely recommend it. I think it's one of the clearest explained sources of pickpocketing I have seen. It covers all the standard steals from all pockets, belts, watches, glasses, cufflinks, and also put-pocketing.
It also had some different methods that are not in other books. Although I did like the Coat's DVD I thought this one was better. Let me know if you need any specific detail on the DVD. |
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thk5353 Regular user Northern New Jersey 183 Posts |
Just wondering how hard is pickpocketing? I mean if you want to steal a watch or anything out of someone then it must require lots of practice which is obvious. On the website review, it mentions that it requires a "master-level" of misdirection and talking which I'm not too good at.
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Necromance New user Pattingham, UK 53 Posts |
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On 2004-02-19 15:35, thk5353 wrote: Hey, I would certainly recommend this DVD to you. It covers everything (all types of wristwatch, pockets and stuff like braces, glasses, ties, etc..). Sure, it would be easier if they were drunk and less aware, but I've always done it on sober spectators and they never notice a thing. They don't know what's hit them!
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic-Arthur C. Clarke
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Jem Veteran user Singapore 342 Posts |
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On 2004-02-19 16:51, Kjellstrom wrote: Yeah, I saw him on TV many years ago and he was simply amazing. This guy is top notch. Thanks for the link, Kjellstrom. Quote:
On 2004-02-12 02:56, Necromance wrote: Hi. Does anyone know if any other magic shop (preferably in the US) carries the James Freedman DVD? I can't seem to find it in many of the online shops. Or is this DVD exclusive to magictricks.co.uk? |
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Necromance New user Pattingham, UK 53 Posts |
I think it is exclusive to magictricks because I remember it having a magictricks.co.uk logo on the box and introductory sequence
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Jem Veteran user Singapore 342 Posts |
Thanks, Necromance! I guess you're right. I can't seem to find this DVD anywhere else. Sigh, 28.99 pounds is a lot of money for a DVD.
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Kjellstrom Inner circle Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe 5203 Posts |
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shadeofgray777 New user chicago 6 Posts |
I attended the James Coats and Nicholas Byrd pick pocket seminar in chicago. It was awesome. Pick pocket is a big part of my show now. I've only got caught once.
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