"Without a doubt, the best book ever written on pickpocketing." — Norm Nielsen

"The real secrets of pickpocketing finally revealed — he could have stolen everything from me!" — Fred Razon (professional magician/pickpocket seen on Diversion, TF1)

Ricki DUNN had an impressive career that spanned more than 50 years. Also known as "America's funniest pickpocket," Ricki DUNN worked everywhere: city halls, hotels, casinos, cruise ships… He toured the world several times with his pickpocket act during which he stole wallets, ties, glasses, belts, etc., for twenty minutes, under the laughter and applause of the audience.

With the book "PROFESSION: PICKPOCKET — A Manual of Pickpocketing for Performers" you hold in your hands a condensation of his 50 years of experience. In this book, Ricki DUNN reveals how to steal each type of item. You'll also learn professional routines, how to develop a pickpocket act, and how to sell your show.

Even if you don't plan to become a pickpocket, this book will be useful to you.

"This book is the legacy of a full-time professional performer who was one of the best in his field."

What's inside:

- "Misdirection" the ultimate weapon
- How to keep the audience under control
- Organizing stolen items
- Stealing from different pockets
- Stealing watches
- The "pseudo-steals"
- The T-shirt trick
- 20 professional pickpocket routines
- How to build your own pickpocket act
- How to handle the publicity around your act
- Thoughts on the "electric chair" effect

Ricki Dunn was a fascinating person. This book also contains two appendices with a biography and stories from some of his best friends.

Includes a link to watch his solo performance, giving you a glimpse of his stage personality and his masterful timing.

Note: this is a manual for performers.