James Coats – Encyclopedia of Pickpocketing

In this fantastic four DVD set, Nicholas Byrd and James Coats discuss theory, routines, body positioning, body contact, and the conditioning used during putpocketing and shocking steals. This incredibly extensive library of pick pocketing effects is the perfect foundation for any act. Byrd and Coats explain it all.

Volume One – Watch and Jewelry Removal
This DVD will teach you, step-by-step, how to remove the following:

• Alligator Clasps
• Rolex Expanding Metal Clasps
• Leather Banded Expanding Clasps
• Leather Band Buckles
• C-Clasped Bands
• Velcro Clasped Bands
• Expanding Metal Stretch Bands
• Rubber and Plastic Buckle Bands
• Rings
• Bracelets
• Necklaces
• Cufflinks

Volume Two – Pickpocketing
This volume discusses body positioning, scoping & spotting, patter, and the theories behind the physical touch that will allow you to successfully incorporate pickpocket entertainment into your show Learn step-by-step, how to remove the following.:

• Hanging Items (Keys, Cellular Phones, Badges, etc.)
• Items from Shirt Pockets (Cigarettes, Lighters, Pens, Glasses, etc.)
• Items from the inside or outside of a Jacket., Coat, or Blazer
• Items from the front pockets of pants
• Items from Back Pockets of Pants
• Learn Ricky Dunn Pickpocketing and much more …

Volume three – Putpocketing and Shocking Steals This DVD will teach you, step-by-step, how to put things into pockets:

• Unique Items such as: stuffed chickens and silverware
• Items that have been Pickpocketed for the ultimate reveal
• Putpocket items into backpacks and purses
• Putpocket Coins and Cards into the pockets of jackets, Pants, and Shirts

Learn shocking steals such as:

• Removing a Tie
• Removing Glasses from the face and body
• Removing Suspenders
• Removing a belt
• Removing a bra

Volume Four – Stages, Stooges, and Table Work Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Pickpocketing Volume # 4, Stages, Stooges, and Table Work. Byrd and Coats discuss theory, props, tricks, and techniques you can use to successfully add pickpocketing to your stage and / or restaurant routines. This DVD will teach you, step-by-step, how to perform the following:

• Pickpocketing in a straight jacket with 3 different escapes
• The Shirt Pull
• Shadow Pickpocketing
• Stage Whispering
• Pickpocket Stage gags such as: Dirty Underwear