i would like to introduce a magician that totally inspired me in my early life in starting to perform magic at the streets. Mr. Apollo Robbins, actually..he's a Thief! A Gentleman Thief...i first saw his appearance in Mondo Magic aired in AXN...about one and a half year ago..totally astonish by how he pickpocketing while showing coin magic to the spectators. i still remember when i was at school and i try to pickpocket one of my friend. and amazingly! i got caught in my act of pickpocketing! well this things happens, i go in without knowing the methods, the misdirection..No wonder!!! hahaha... and now..as my experience in magic expand..i saw this guy again in Theory11. and i was wow..i would like to try this again..so, still finding some resourses here about pickpocketing. maybe years later i will be coming to a POCKET near you. (^-^)
As seen on ABC, CBS, FOX, Discovery Channel, and more... Apollo Robbins is a unique combination of performer, speaker and consultant. He first made national news as the man who pick-pocketed the Secret Service while entertaining the former President.
Apollo’s performances utilize pick-pocketing and sleight-of-hand to demonstrate proximity manipulation, diversion techniques and attention control. This unique set of skills has led to several national television appearances as well as both corporate and academic speaking engagements.
Apollo’s live show is a dynamic blend of Pick-pocketing, Sleight-of-hand and Con Games. Known as “The Gentleman Thief” he handles his participants in a non-intrusive way, without embarrassing them, often giving his audience a behind-the-scenes view. Apollo’s trademark is his unique ability to tell his “target” that he is about to steal from them, before he does it, right under their nose.
In addition to relieving the Secret Service of their watches, wallets, & confidential itinerary, Apollo was hired by the Phoenix Suns to steal Charles Barkley’s personal items. The producers of Alias had Apollo “borrow” Jennifer Garner’s engagement ring (given to her by Ben Affleck). Apollo switched Troy Aikman’s and Jerome Bettis’ drivers licenses. Tiffany & Co. had Apollo load their new private collection on their top VIP’s.
His unusual skills keep him in high demand, taking him around the world performing for an A-list clientele. From high profile events to celebrity parties, part of Apollo’s appeal are the stories he leaves behind...(From Istealstuff.com)
