Encyclopedia of Pickpocketing Vol 1~4 by James Coats & Nicholas Byrd

"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"