vol 1 (DVD1PICKP)
vol 2 (DVD2PICKP)
vol 3 (DVD3PICKP)
vol 4 (DVD4PICKP)

In this fantastic four DVD series, 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!

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Volume One - Watch and Jewelry Removal (DVD1PICKP)

Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Pickpocketing Volume #1, 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

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Volume Two - Pickpocketing (DVD2PICKP)

Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Pickpocketing Volume #2, Pickpocketing. Nicholas Byrd and James Coats discuss body positioning, scoping & spotting, patter, and the theories behind the physical touch that will allow you to successfully incorporate pickpocket entertainment into your show. This DVD will teach you, 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 form the front pockets of pants featuring:

• The Dip
• the Remington Shake
• The Pop-Up

-Items from Back Pockets of Pants
-Wallets, featuring:

• The Ravel Hang
• The Modified Ravel Hang
• The Dip

-Learn Ricky Dunn Pickpocketing and much more...

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Volume three - Putpocketing and Shocking Steals (DVD3PICKP)

Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Pickpocketing Volume #3, Putpocketing and Shocking Steals. This DVD will teach you, step-by-step, how to remove the following:

-Putpocket Unique Items such as:

• stuffed chickens and silverware

-Putpocket items that has 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

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Volume Four - Stages, Stooges, and Table Work (DVD4PICKP)

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
• Underwear Pull

-Pickpocket Props such as:

• the Hand
• the Jacket

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