9 Levels of Pickpocketing: Easy to Complex | WIRED

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  • Attenzione, pickpockets! Magician Ben Seidman demonstrates and explains pickpocketing techniques in 9 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex. From a traditional outside jacket pocket snatch to stealing someone's neck tie in broad daylight, this sleight-of-hand expert shows us how to protect ourselves from master pickpocket petty theft.
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  • @Iscannon
    @Iscannon Před 6 měsíci +37271

    He's so charismatic that I'd probably just give him my phone if he asked

    • @Tlhah
      @Tlhah Před 6 měsíci +304

      fr 😂

    • @hwoonDeurim
      @hwoonDeurim Před 6 měsíci +1418

      sooo he’s stealing your heart then XD

    • @SomeoneThatIsHappy
      @SomeoneThatIsHappy Před 6 měsíci +669

      He would probably have it before you give it to him

    • @DarkHarlequin
      @DarkHarlequin Před 6 měsíci +414

      @@hwoonDeurim Level 10? 😲

    • @numanuma20
      @numanuma20 Před 6 měsíci +32

      @@hwoonDeurim😂

  • @fatchulanjaza2433
    @fatchulanjaza2433 Před 6 měsíci +24103

    This man is dangerous. Just the skill is already insane, but he combined it with charisma, good looking, and good public speaking

    • @TheComedyAndMagic
      @TheComedyAndMagic Před 6 měsíci +1231

      Aww shucks thanks

    • @alext880
      @alext880 Před 6 měsíci +364

      @@TheComedyAndMagicseriously though, this was such a fun video to watch! Very entertaining and informative.

    • @TheComedyAndMagic
      @TheComedyAndMagic Před 6 měsíci +180

      @@alext880 Thank you!

    • @j02435
      @j02435 Před 6 měsíci +44

      Brother you are amazing lmao

    • @Eternal_Sufferring
      @Eternal_Sufferring Před 6 měsíci +145

      ​@@TheComedyAndMagicpickpocket my heart please

  • @thesllenderwoman4360
    @thesllenderwoman4360 Před měsícem +1059

    I love the "Who's phone did I take" at the end. Such a funny way to end a set if he was doing this for a crowd. He'd have people that didn't even come up to the stage checking to make sure their phone wasn't stollen.

    • @user-jc4sr7ns2g
      @user-jc4sr7ns2g Před 24 dny +11

      IKR? he didn't even tell us who's phone it was!

    • @newmeta2668
      @newmeta2668 Před 23 dny +7

      @@user-jc4sr7ns2gIt was probably his phone.

    • @Home_universek8
      @Home_universek8 Před 16 dny +4

      Rewatch the vedio that phone he tooks in the lvl between 2 - 8 lvl you will found out try to see in 0.25 X if you can't see I had seen it in 0.75 X 😅

  • @cronicle567
    @cronicle567 Před 3 měsíci +1648

    This guy was so good, he actually had me feeling my own pocket to make sure he didn’t somehow pull a fast one on me

    • @jayall00
      @jayall00 Před měsícem +34

      This guy is so good he stole my entire pocket

    • @Devilhunter69
      @Devilhunter69 Před 10 dny +9

      dude is so good that iam missing my pants

    • @ilovecarebears-
      @ilovecarebears- Před 8 dny +4

      hes so good he stole my closet

    • @yourmom8845
      @yourmom8845 Před 5 dny

      so good he stole my virginity

  • @vikhyath.
    @vikhyath. Před 5 měsíci +4928

    This guy, the lockpicking lawyer & that insane geoguessr dude should form a group.

    • @TheComedyAndMagic
      @TheComedyAndMagic Před 5 měsíci +215

      I'm down

    • @rendererprocess9167
      @rendererprocess9167 Před 3 měsíci +262

      I feel like if that happened, civilizations would be DECIMATED

    • @anexplosion9763
      @anexplosion9763 Před 3 měsíci +63

      gta v irl

    • @Krmiby
      @Krmiby Před 2 měsíci +87

      That will be realistic version of a superhero team.

    • @charlesabju907
      @charlesabju907 Před 2 měsíci +135

      Think of the possibilities, add Jack Black to the group for no reason and they could take on the World.

  • @DaFuqBoom3r
    @DaFuqBoom3r Před 6 měsíci +13976

    This man turned a joke into a series with hope, despair, loss and hype. He deserves every bit of recognition he has and even beyond that

    • @artemis-arrow3098
      @artemis-arrow3098 Před 6 měsíci +381

      "is this your phone?"
      "that is, that is not my phone, no"
      ....................................
      "who's phone did I take"
      absolute gold

    • @tiananesbitt7156
      @tiananesbitt7156 Před 6 měsíci +18

      Those who think they’re good pickpockets? 😑

    • @Dracula_sb
      @Dracula_sb Před 6 měsíci +11

      Ben is an excellent magic creator as well

    • @realcarguyrighthere
      @realcarguyrighthere Před 6 měsíci

      lmao you gey my phone

    • @JustSamYT
      @JustSamYT Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@artemis-arrow3098Lol Imagine

  • @The21stGamer
    @The21stGamer Před 2 měsíci +403

    This guy has min-maxxed the con-artist build. Charismatic, quick-thinking, knows how to pickpocket, good at acting and social manipulation, the list goes on! He's the person that criminal masterminds planning a heist are referring to when they say "I know a guy".

  • @goldenpony822
    @goldenpony822 Před 4 měsíci +364

    I love it how being raised in certain areas, makes you immediately go suspicious if anyone gets close to your table and you get hands and eyes on valuables instantly.

    • @ElusiveTy
      @ElusiveTy Před měsícem +31

      First step is to never leave valuables on a table! Keep them in pockets (or a bag that doesn't leave your side/feet!)

  • @desmoMarco91
    @desmoMarco91 Před 6 měsíci +8360

    Many fail to understand that this type of sleight of hand mastery takes YEARS to perfection in such a manner. I don't ususally enjoy when magicians expose their tricks but in this case its useful and he is a genius

    • @TheComedyAndMagic
      @TheComedyAndMagic Před 6 měsíci +126

      aww thanks!

    • @timokapornyai3266
      @timokapornyai3266 Před 6 měsíci +148

      Useful for what? 🤔

    • @desmoMarco91
      @desmoMarco91 Před 6 měsíci

      @@timokapornyai3266 useful for preventing future theft

    • @torgranael
      @torgranael Před 6 měsíci +395

      @@timokapornyai3266 Exposing how pickpocketing tricks are performed is useful for the audience to better avoid the real deal in the future.

    • @for_nothing_important
      @for_nothing_important Před 6 měsíci

      @@timokapornyai3266useful for stealing your wallet and maxing out your credit card

  • @me1ody69
    @me1ody69 Před 6 měsíci +10374

    this guy is the first pickpocket performer that isn't moving around so frantically like Apollo or Bob Arno (no hate).
    at least in the first few stages where that isn't necessary at all

    • @CamJames
      @CamJames Před 6 měsíci +256

      that last scenario jumped the shark, I'd definitely recognize what was happening if someone touched me that aggressively.

    • @xWingzTV
      @xWingzTV Před 6 měsíci +573

      @@CamJamesnigga you try discreetly stealing a tie then 😂

    • @AppleJackApple
      @AppleJackApple Před 6 měsíci +122

      @@CamJames Agreed with last one. Even if you don't feel the tie pull (although the first pull literally pulled the whole body - he must have felt it with his neck.. but I dunno), you gotta feel that something super weird is going on with all the touching.

    • @Hyperdriveuk
      @Hyperdriveuk Před 6 měsíci +86

      He doesn't behave like a pickpocket is the biggest oxymoron statement I've heard in a while. He acts like a pickpocket... he is a pickpocket

    • @me1ody69
      @me1ody69 Před 6 měsíci +10

      @@Hyperdriveuk hahaha wtf did the pickpocketer do to you man calm down. I've been doing this for 10 years

  • @ArkenGAMES
    @ArkenGAMES Před 3 měsíci +132

    Summary: Don't let strangers touch you.

  • @sigadop3492
    @sigadop3492 Před 2 měsíci +172

    Bro just dropped a tutorial

  • @a2rhombus2
    @a2rhombus2 Před 6 měsíci +5974

    My favorite part is he's so good at redirection that I knew he was pickpocketing and I didn't even realize he was stealing more than just his intended target. Through the whole tie steal I didn't notice ANYTHING else

    • @saveoursquirrels4241
      @saveoursquirrels4241 Před 6 měsíci +465

      I saw him take the pocket square, but I figured all the other touching was for misdirection

    • @sparkstudies1675
      @sparkstudies1675 Před 6 měsíci +49

      same im sobbing 😭😭😭🙈

    • @amrayabaptiste2933
      @amrayabaptiste2933 Před 5 měsíci +63

      ​@@saveoursquirrels4241I didn't even see him take the pocket square. I feel hopeless 😢

    • @RavenMobile
      @RavenMobile Před 5 měsíci +47

      Yep, when he said he was taking the tie it never crossed my mind that he might go for something else as well.

    • @Arsiphal
      @Arsiphal Před 5 měsíci +2

      Я одновременно читал субтитры и смотрел, но заметил все детали кражи 😎

  • @DenisRyan
    @DenisRyan Před 6 měsíci +6103

    I think the thing I love most about this video is that while he looks great pulling one over on all the unsuspecting guests, we know the actual crew have no excuse. Presumably they're all on high alert, both excited to have him in studio, but also abundantly aware of exactly what's he's capable of, yet he still manages to get them too. Guy's a rare talent.

    • @bari3108
      @bari3108 Před 6 měsíci +526

      I bet that they didn't even think he would pickpocket them - they probably thought that since they know he's a pickpocket and he's here to showcase it on unsuspecting people, he won't try it on them.

    • @cubing7276
      @cubing7276 Před 6 měsíci +59

      I think it's a mix of both

    • @TheComedyAndMagic
      @TheComedyAndMagic Před 6 měsíci +162

      Aww thanks man!

    • @hayes9611
      @hayes9611 Před 6 měsíci +57

      @@TheComedyAndMagicITS HIM

    • @DenisRyan
      @DenisRyan Před 6 měsíci +97

      @@hayes9611 OH NO! The pickpocket is IN THE ROOM!! Everyone get out, with your hands firmly shoved in your pockets, and bite anyone who tries to talk to or touch you!

  • @Guplo1082
    @Guplo1082 Před 4 měsíci +72

    bro was controling the steal, the magic, the chatting, the sight, all at once, thats impressive

  • @iFr4nkLin
    @iFr4nkLin Před měsícem +200

    I started my internship as thief assistant few weeks ago and thanks to this guide I hope I can do better and make my supervisor proud of me, thanks Ben

  • @eakmadashma
    @eakmadashma Před 6 měsíci +6566

    8:42 love how he says "watch" as he takes it. This guy is incredibly smooth not only in actions but with how quick he can spin up a web of words to distract

    • @AhrkFinTey
      @AhrkFinTey Před 6 měsíci +104

      I wonder if people who are learning this trick use this as some sort of mnemonic to get the timing right

    • @kindlin
      @kindlin Před 6 měsíci +147

      I don't even understand how he did the magic trick, and can just barely comprehend the watch steal even as we're given the clearest view possible to see every motion he makes. But how can he steal that watch AND do that already amazing magic trick? This guy....

    • @defurious
      @defurious Před 6 měsíci +78

      also the only person ive ever hear say "lastly but not leastly"

    • @wishywashy1153
      @wishywashy1153 Před 6 měsíci +5

      You realize these ppl are actors and are getting paid to basically say ""oh i had NO idea!" . I'm sure this guy is a good magician but come on now.

    • @kindlin
      @kindlin Před 6 měsíci +64

      @@wishywashy1153 Hi there Mr. Kiljoy. I'm not sure, they seemed pretty genuine. Not over reactions, just a couple excitable people.

  • @usernamenotavailablee
    @usernamenotavailablee Před 5 měsíci +1849

    The fact that the "victims" didn't know what was actually going on makes this so much more entertaining! Thank you for another banger Wired

    • @spiker.ortmann
      @spiker.ortmann Před 3 měsíci +28

      I still love the ones where they actually tell them what's happening and still clean them... 😂

    • @suru2774
      @suru2774 Před 2 měsíci +12

      Acting

    • @ElusiveTy
      @ElusiveTy Před měsícem +2

      ​@@suru2774 Thinking this is 'acting' simply shows your naivety. That mindset is how someone becomes vulnerable to pickpockets.

    • @X.L.B1
      @X.L.B1 Před měsícem +5

      @@ElusiveTyYou can see at 2:22 how the “victim” shakes his head , like an actor, at the fact that the pen was dropped by no fault of his own. That is acting buddy.

  • @thomasspaletti4279
    @thomasspaletti4279 Před měsícem +95

    It's really wonderful to come across people who freely share valuable information online. You never know what kind of knowledge you might stumble upon that could have a lasting impact on your life.

    • @katinkafrauke2148
      @katinkafrauke2148 Před měsícem +3

      Don't procrastinate when it comes to saving and investing. Don't wait for the perfect timing; start now because the current moment is the best time to invest.

    • @vandejong9343
      @vandejong9343 Před měsícem

      What specific type of investment are you referring to? I'm aware that making money through investing is not as straightforward as it may appear.

    • @katinkafrauke2148
      @katinkafrauke2148 Před měsícem

      Cryptocurrency trading appears to be quite lucrative. Despite the constantly changing nature of Bitcoin, it's evident that the cryptocurrency community is here to stay. John Joseph, you're doing an excellent job.

    • @daviniafelipe4412
      @daviniafelipe4412 Před měsícem

      Who is this man everyone is talking about? Is there any way to contact him?

    • @katinkafrauke2148
      @katinkafrauke2148 Před měsícem

      INSTAGRAM

  • @shmeldilliogo69
    @shmeldilliogo69 Před 3 měsíci +31

    “You should look inward” is such a nicer way of hearing “you need help”

  • @YaroslavNechaev
    @YaroslavNechaev Před 6 měsíci +2142

    One dude tried to do level 7 on me on the street - honestly he almost succeeded, I noticed the movement of my phone, held on to it and the thief retreated promptly. It was done so smoothly it took me a minute to process what was going on after he was gone.

    • @kingcosworth2643
      @kingcosworth2643 Před 6 měsíci +383

      Years ago in Bali the local children were taught to swarm a tourist and thrust crap they are trying to sell into the waistline of a tourist, one of the kids has empty hands and pickpockets the target. It happened to my Dad but he felt their hand, he grabbed the kids hand and they all split like lightning. Very well trained, all the kids were under 10

    • @claudioballesterosdeaguiar1569
      @claudioballesterosdeaguiar1569 Před 6 měsíci

      @@kingcosworth2643 a kid tried to do it to me too in a city nearby where I live

    • @ishakawade9100
      @ishakawade9100 Před 6 měsíci +7

      woAhh

    • @ishakawade9100
      @ishakawade9100 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@kingcosworth2643woAhhh

    • @PurePain_1
      @PurePain_1 Před 6 měsíci +138

      @@kingcosworth2643 it's sad that the kids were probably forcibly trained to live such an unhealthy lifestyle.

  • @cengizkaan7513
    @cengizkaan7513 Před 5 měsíci +4023

    He did another magic trick while speaking to us with the coin in his hand on 6:49 . Absolute legend.

    • @GargiK-ff3lj
      @GargiK-ff3lj Před 5 měsíci +116

      Dang! I didn't notice it until I read this comment. Good observation!

    • @imstupid880
      @imstupid880 Před 5 měsíci +82

      And the $2/$100 bill too

    • @ZipplyZane
      @ZipplyZane Před 5 měsíci +140

      And it's really clever if you know how he did that trick. He was, in a round about way, telling us exactly how he did that trick.
      In fact, I'll go ahead and spoil the trick It's pretty basic, so I think no magician would mind.
      (SPOILERS BELOW)
      He conditions us by actually moving the coin to the other hand. The repetition then helps hide that he didn't transfer the coin the last time.

    • @flutisticwonder
      @flutisticwonder Před 5 měsíci +23

      ​@@ZipplyZane Where does the coin go though?! He doesn't seem to be holding it in either hand at the end.

    • @ZipplyZane
      @ZipplyZane Před 5 měsíci +81

      @@flutisticwonder Again, I don't want to spoil people who don't want the trick spoiled. So I'm typing a bunch of text in front of the explanation.
      (Spoilers ahead)
      He palmed it. Look at his left hand. It looks relaxed, but look at his pinky and ring fingers. They're curled up. You can easily hold something that way. And he's very careful not to move his hand where you could see the other side. Compare that to how he moves his hand when it is definitely empty.
      It's actually a fairly common hand shape that magicians use. Once you learn about palming, it's hard not to notice.

  • @Cyba_IT
    @Cyba_IT Před 3 měsíci +61

    Props to Ben for giving up some of his tricks, which is actually a very generous public service, and Wired for hosting him.

  • @nomadnoparty3243
    @nomadnoparty3243 Před 3 měsíci +40

    17:38
    Bro is so good that he casualy finds a pickpocketed phone in his pocket 😂😂😂

  • @abelldeez2146
    @abelldeez2146 Před 5 měsíci +2703

    I saw him live recently not only is he hilarious it was truly amazing what he was able to do during the show. I highly recommend seeing him live.

    • @Leotique
      @Leotique Před 5 měsíci +88

      I saw him live and took some videos, would love to upload it on CZcams but sadly I somehow can't find my phone anymore.

    • @spuriusscapula4829
      @spuriusscapula4829 Před 5 měsíci +8

      ​@@Leotique noice

    • @godsepicgamer3825
      @godsepicgamer3825 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@Leotique XDDDDDDDDD

    • @Cyba_IT
      @Cyba_IT Před 3 měsíci

      I feel like if you watch this before seeing him live you're going to know what he's doing if he gets you on stage.

    • @umbralgaming3443
      @umbralgaming3443 Před 3 měsíci +2

      *did you notice that your pockets were slightly lighter?*

  • @yasminh
    @yasminh Před 6 měsíci +477

    the way he improvises a relevant script each time is the real mind blowing thing to me as someone who can hardly hold a conversation with a stranger 😭

    • @yasminh
      @yasminh Před 6 měsíci +20

      without breaking character as well

    • @TheComedyAndMagic
      @TheComedyAndMagic Před 6 měsíci +85

      Give yourself more credit. I did NOT make up that script as I went along. I worked on it for quite some time!!

    • @yasminh
      @yasminh Před 5 měsíci +18

      @@TheComedyAndMagic AHHGHJHJH OMG HELLO OKAY THANK YOU (youre so cool) OKAY

    • @yasminh
      @yasminh Před 5 měsíci +11

      @@TheComedyAndMagic I tried some of the earlier levels with my friends and burst out laughing (despite having studied acting for years) so I'm still so impressed at how you stay in character! :D

    • @TheComedyAndMagic
      @TheComedyAndMagic Před 5 měsíci +12

      @@yasminhhaha, I’m over here trying to steal with Marlin Brando level seriousness 😂

  • @lookdadnomilk
    @lookdadnomilk Před měsícem +22

    the greatest steal was how he took every second of your day and maybe even more than 18:14 because you just had to remind and pause some bits. incredible

  • @Ryan-dk7mm
    @Ryan-dk7mm Před měsícem +5

    I love how he says "watch" just as he takes the watch. Great touch.

  • @lewisbosworth860
    @lewisbosworth860 Před 6 měsíci +989

    My favorite line, "Whose phone did I take?" at the end was hilarious, implying we might have a klepto here. Thanks for posting this. Informative and entertaining. Well done.

    • @farhanaditya2647
      @farhanaditya2647 Před 6 měsíci +9

      llmao what

    • @leave-a-comment-at-the-door
      @leave-a-comment-at-the-door Před 6 měsíci +36

      @@farhanaditya2647 I figured that the reply would point out the accidental duplication but I didn't realize that I didn't realize that it was infectious

    • @SavageJarJar
      @SavageJarJar Před 5 měsíci +1

      duplication of text???

    • @lewisbosworth860
      @lewisbosworth860 Před 5 měsíci +22

      Not sure how that dup'd text, but I'm guessing with 3 keyboards in front of me I probably got interrupted while typing and completed the thought...again. Thanks for going light. Thank for going light. Yeah, I did that.

    • @RhysKriegler
      @RhysKriegler Před 5 měsíci +7

      Well this is this is quite a strange thread

  • @jaydenchristophercacho3371
    @jaydenchristophercacho3371 Před 5 měsíci +616

    17:11 he manipulated us all, i didnt even realize he stole everything💀

  • @Lusterid
    @Lusterid Před 24 dny +4

    Watching this to learn how to steal ❌
    Watching this to learn how to prevent stealing 🗿

  • @feathered8339
    @feathered8339 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You make these all look so flawless. amazing talent.

  • @gibblsworthiscool
    @gibblsworthiscool Před 6 měsíci +2467

    Love the detailed breakdowns of all these methods. Also excellent job with the graphic overlays, it really helped visualize how the pickpockets worked.

    • @xdBrute
      @xdBrute Před 6 měsíci +31

      yes very informative i am going to a busy road as we speak

    • @davidgraham3102
      @davidgraham3102 Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah i woll

  • @sandrinecacheton3909
    @sandrinecacheton3909 Před 6 měsíci +1079

    8:41 this is one of the most insane things I have ever seen. The amount of coordination that this requires is completely out of this world. The tie steal was also incredible. Thank you for this great video!

    • @_CharlieH
      @_CharlieH Před 6 měsíci +48

      Reminds me of now you see me. I love that movie because of the movements and the choreography they just all seem so smooth and satisfying. It’s so awesome seeing someone actually able to do this in real life

    • @bardia8225
      @bardia8225 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Tie steal is objectively much harder than a watch steal.

    • @olivia-ot4xj
      @olivia-ot4xj Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@_CharlieHi loveee that movie for the same reason haha. i wish i had the ability to be that smooth with movements.

    • @RavenMobile
      @RavenMobile Před 5 měsíci +3

      I love how his distraction is a legit sleight-of-hand magic trick!

    • @truthboom
      @truthboom Před 5 měsíci +1

      It's normal for great magicians

  • @quprigon
    @quprigon Před 3 měsíci +29

    This guy just stole my heart, and I didn't even realise 🤯

    • @nicola9587
      @nicola9587 Před 2 měsíci +1

      It's called pickpocketing ;)

  • @MPhantomAs
    @MPhantomAs Před 3 měsíci +4

    Just found your channel and already loved it. It's a good way to make people say "amazing" even being pickpocketed.

  • @TahmidA150
    @TahmidA150 Před 6 měsíci +718

    I'd say the biggest factor by far that I understood is conversation ability and having the confidence to lead another person without letting them output much and bombarding them with inputs.
    That sheer confidence is probably the most difficult aspect to grasp i think

    • @ishakawade9100
      @ishakawade9100 Před 6 měsíci +5

      True

    • @charles_teak
      @charles_teak Před 5 měsíci +15

      You can train it by creating another identity that is charismatic and convincing.
      Fake it till you make it. That's what I live by.
      Lots of practice too.

    • @mesotolioma5089
      @mesotolioma5089 Před 2 měsíci +3

      ​@@charles_teakMe unleashing my fake personality to manipulate someone into doing what I want (I needed to ask someone the time [I'm severely autistic])

    • @charles_teak
      @charles_teak Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@mesotolioma5089 Yeah, sometimes you even impress yourself. It's like I'm watching my other persona handling the situation while I'm chilling in the back of my mind.

  • @siegebug
    @siegebug Před 6 měsíci +2862

    0:32 Lv1 Table Steal
    1:51 Lv2 Outside Breast Pocket
    2:44 Lv3 ID Badge Steal
    4:00 Lv4a Outside Jacket Pocket
    5:16 Lv4b Outside Jacket Pocket
    5:48 Lv5 Smartwatch Steal
    7:57 Lv6a Traditional Watch Steal
    10:07 Lv6b Traditional Watch Steal
    10:34 Lv7 Pants Pocket Steal
    12:47 Lv8 Inside Jacket Pocket
    14:19 Lv9 Neck Tie Steal

  • @Emperorling81
    @Emperorling81 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love watching Ben operate. Everyone is so disarmed by his personality

  • @felix4059
    @felix4059 Před měsícem +3

    Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @TheRafaelRamos
    @TheRafaelRamos Před 6 měsíci +3252

    I always said that people have to be really stupid to let others pickpocket their stuff but these are actually really impressive skills!

    • @SchgurmTewehr
      @SchgurmTewehr Před 6 měsíci +125

      You are stupid if you let yourself be touched, manipulated and controlled like that by a stranger.

    • @Nightwalk444
      @Nightwalk444 Před 6 měsíci +341

      @@SchgurmTewehr depends on the country. In some countries people are more physical with strangers. In Finland people aren't physical even with their close friends.

    • @Magdalena8008s
      @Magdalena8008s Před 6 měsíci +278

      ​@apocalypsewow7 you say this. But I guarantee you'll be got just like most. Maybe not a tie off you. But you're the ignorant one to think it can't be done to you.

    • @jakobmoiirers_jmoii
      @jakobmoiirers_jmoii Před 6 měsíci +5

      ​@@Nightwalk444that's rly sad to hear ):

    • @ZT1ST
      @ZT1ST Před 6 měsíci +156

      @@SchgurmTewehr So what you're saying is that you're an easy mark for family.
      Also, some of these only need bumps, which can happen really easily on crowded public transit, or just on a sidewalk, or going through a door...
      The reason he does a lot of this touching for these steals in the studio is because there's not enough other things to distract the participants, so he has a whole bunch of shade that he needs to create; in real life, there's a lot more shade.

  • @lozla745
    @lozla745 Před 5 měsíci +142

    12:00 "And if you do want to see footage of that one... you should look inward." 😂

    • @welp1249
      @welp1249 Před 3 měsíci +3

      I fkn lost it 🤣

  • @moisty-popcorn7251
    @moisty-popcorn7251 Před 6 dny +1

    thanks for the tutorial, cant wait to try this out

  • @bronsonpatten7188
    @bronsonpatten7188 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is absolutely amazing. This level of skill is years of practice. I wish I could do this. Better start now

  • @maidenless_tarnished
    @maidenless_tarnished Před 6 měsíci +365

    The way he said "watch" while stealing the watch was brilliant

  • @cczwhite
    @cczwhite Před 4 měsíci +354

    12:31 "Sorry I took that during lunch". He said that like it was his kid he wasn't keeping an eye on 😅

  • @misskitty_0
    @misskitty_0 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Thankyouuu sooo much , this has helped me alot , i used to get caught before . But you helped me alot with this now nobody even gets a hint that their valuables are not with them anymore . Thanks again , lots of love ❤️

  • @Art2om
    @Art2om Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the tutorial! ❤

  • @yesimemoin0935
    @yesimemoin0935 Před 5 měsíci +1157

    Maybe it's a cultural/regional difference but I feel like a lot of these require a level of handsiness and crowding of personal space that's awkward with a stranger. The jacket ones were the most egregious.
    You hear about Barcelona, Rio and Paris as crawling with pickpockets and I wonder if it's more common in crowded cities with more touchy feely cultures.

    • @Belti200
      @Belti200 Před 5 měsíci +488

      The pickpocketing in rio is usually not very subtle and often a gun is used to motivate the target

    • @louquole
      @louquole Před 5 měsíci +105

      It's not common in Rio or anywhere in Brazil, thugs just mug you by threatening

    • @altertopias
      @altertopias Před 5 měsíci +61

      In Barcelona and Paris you don't notice it (so no touch), it's very often done on subways where it's crowded.

    • @santiv4
      @santiv4 Před 5 měsíci +123

      hes way too touchy for me, i’d tell him to back off or i’d pull away at the start, so idk how difficult that makes it for him, but im sure most people wouldnt let a stranger get so touchy

    • @fluffyx1676
      @fluffyx1676 Před 4 měsíci +121

      He's extremely good at making the touch feel natural. I would also bet a lot of the places he touched the participants, they wouldn't be able to recall, since he kept redirecting their focus on other things, and the brain can't focus on all things at once. His charisma, social skills and good looks help make people be more relaxed around him also, so more touch is 'allowed'. Lastly, a key principal shown in level 2, he often directs their focus on what he is about to steal, and touches the thing, to make it less obvious, by actually making it seem 'too' obvious that he would do such thing. Think of hide and seek. If you are allowed to move around wile hiding, you drastically increase your chances of not being found, if you go to a place the seeker has just checked. They generally won't pay attention to that place again, before they've been to every other place.@@santiv4

  • @evan
    @evan Před 6 měsíci +269

    And with his final move, he has stolen my heart ❤

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese Před 5 měsíci +1

      How are there no "oh hey it's this guy!" comments yet? I gotchu Evan, I've only watched a handful of your videos but you're famous enough for me to be like "Oh hey it's this guy" about 😂

    • @TrumpForPrison2023
      @TrumpForPrison2023 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@ItsAsparageeseyikes bro. Stop putting other humans on a pedestal. No need to react and blush like that.

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@TrumpForPrison2023 If you think a casual and half-humorous "hey, I recognize you" appreciation comment is "putting someone on a pedestal" or "blushing", then it sounds like you're really lacking in ordinary friendly appreciation in your life to help you not feel bitter (and I'm guessing envious) about seeing friendliness in the wild. Your comment has "type of dude who thinks a friendly hug means a chick wants to bang" energy. I definitely do an above-average amount of spreading compliments and appreciation to others, it's a hobby/lifestyle for me right down to complimenting strangers in grocery stores, but still, seeing this shouldn't stand out as that weird to you. I think you need to recalibrate your meters, "bro".
      I'm sincerely unsarcastically sorry for you about whatever underlies your crankiness about my comment. Fwiw I'm sure you're an interesting and good person who deserves to feel recognized and appreciated too. (I like your username btw)

  • @casperiusss9999
    @casperiusss9999 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Awesome tutorial man, cant wait to go out and try all of these!

  • @waywardmind
    @waywardmind Před 8 dny +1

    While I was watching this, Ben stole my heart without me even knowing it.

  • @kaizen5023
    @kaizen5023 Před 6 měsíci +56

    12:40 🤣 Not even the cameraman is safe, LOLLL

  • @coreyhughes1456
    @coreyhughes1456 Před 6 měsíci +395

    Watching him steal that tie little by little actually has me in stitches. That's so entertaining!

  • @gordd4396
    @gordd4396 Před 12 dny

    Thank you so much for sharing your talents. I’m going off to Rome shortly and am preparing for the pickpockets there. You shared great ideas about theft proofing pockets and items in clothing.

  • @MichaelPickles
    @MichaelPickles Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is great content. Also the reason why I always maintain a bubble around me. It must be even easier for pickpockets these days with people staring at their mobile phones.

  • @Marowakie
    @Marowakie Před 4 měsíci +67

    Instructions unclear, i’m now in jail

    • @Stoic-vl3zl
      @Stoic-vl3zl Před 22 dny +7

      Watch again properly and pickpocket prison keys

    • @gana-dp6ox
      @gana-dp6ox Před 11 dny

      Same fr

    • @pigeon1923
      @pigeon1923 Před 9 dny

      At least you managed to get a phone in somehow

    • @Bloiki
      @Bloiki Před dnem

      ​@@pigeon1923 i think he pickpocketet the guard lol

  • @Fallub
    @Fallub Před 6 měsíci +586

    This guy is as gifted as he is entertaining. Amazing. Thank you.

  • @liamskopal7516
    @liamskopal7516 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This guy came to my college to perform. He's quite literally amazing.

  • @LateNightChess
    @LateNightChess Před 4 měsíci +61

    Why does CZcams want me to become a criminal?

    • @merveaslan3603
      @merveaslan3603 Před 26 dny +1

      😂 no CZcams help you to find more intresting different video. Help you pass time with more fun, more different. Sana uygun ilginç videolar bulmaya çalışıyor. İlgi alanlarına uygun.

  • @bradenkowalski8192
    @bradenkowalski8192 Před 6 měsíci +346

    I saw Ben perform once 4+ years ago. He did an amazing trick where the “pick a card” card was posted onto instagram an hour before the show. It was so crazy to experience live. Highly, highly reccomend seeing him if you ever get the chance

    • @Kinobambino
      @Kinobambino Před 6 měsíci +2

      Thats wild

    • @DecrepitBiden
      @DecrepitBiden Před 6 měsíci +6

      Either force the card or the random audience member is a stooge.

    • @loganmontgomery1955
      @loganmontgomery1955 Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@DecrepitBiden Yeah those tricks are always kind of lame for me bc I know its most likely one of the two

    • @shachardahan1081
      @shachardahan1081 Před 5 měsíci

      Actually there's a very clever method for a trick like this

  • @raremage
    @raremage Před 6 měsíci +656

    Ben is wonderful. I always enjoy seeing him practice his craft. Even breaking it all down, I’m sure most viewers still missed most of the steals in the last part of the video.

    • @sparkstudies1675
      @sparkstudies1675 Před 6 měsíci +9

      I absolutely did... and I thought I had learned 😂

    • @folieadeux147
      @folieadeux147 Před 4 měsíci +1

      That was wild lol I just had a vague thought of “didn’t he have a pocket square earlier?” but I wasn’t even remotely sure and went back to looking at the tie without a second thought. Final reveal of just how much he was able to take was insane!!

  • @unlessthemoon
    @unlessthemoon Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for the tutorial

  • @Controller-Cassie
    @Controller-Cassie Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love Ben Seidman. I hope Wired brings him back again.

  • @CalzaTheFox
    @CalzaTheFox Před 6 měsíci +361

    Absolutely love the magic happening on top of the techniques being taught. He doesn't give everything away, and you're still left feeling fooled.

  • @delavan9141
    @delavan9141 Před 6 měsíci +347

    A variation on the first one resulted in the loss of my phone at an outdoor cafe in Bogota. The thief pretended to want money for some magazines, placed some of them on top of my phone, then after a minute grabbed his magazines along with my phone that was underneath and disappeared quickly. It took me about 20 seconds before I realized what had happened.

    • @TheCatMurgatroyd
      @TheCatMurgatroyd Před 6 měsíci +22

      I only saw this trick recently for the first time, but it makes a lot of sense... it doesn't make a lot of sense to me why people have their phone out at the table and then leave it out, in places where stealing can be expected 😅

    • @SupremeCyril
      @SupremeCyril Před 6 měsíci +9

      @@TheCatMurgatroydit won’t happen where stealing could be xpected.. I drop my phone on counters all the time 🕰️ and Ofcourse I always have my eyes on it but if someone walked upto me real close I’d seek out my phone first cos I seee how this kinda theft is possible.

    • @TheCatMurgatroyd
      @TheCatMurgatroyd Před 6 měsíci +14

      @@SupremeCyril same... I always check my pockets.
      But it will also happen where stealing is expected. My mom got her purse stolen in Barcelona... yeah, no kidding... she let it out of her eyes for a second and it was gone. That could've been expected.

    • @clarab325
      @clarab325 Před 6 měsíci +3

      something similar almost happened to me yesterday but i’d heard stories abt this method of stealing and immediately grabbed my phone

    • @regisblessbin1937
      @regisblessbin1937 Před 6 měsíci +2

      prolly the most effective one, also the easiest apparantly.

  • @PhuongNguyen-zb2en
    @PhuongNguyen-zb2en Před 4 měsíci +4

    I find it very useful. Thank you for your tutorial

  • @lelexUS34
    @lelexUS34 Před 3 měsíci +1

    thanks man, my career realy took off big time thanks to your tips and tricks

  • @iarlacomedy
    @iarlacomedy Před 5 měsíci +45

    The moment he stole the traditional watch, he literally says the word watch. Perfect.

  • @Flake_19
    @Flake_19 Před 6 měsíci +52

    Instructions unclear, I'm in prison now

  • @sagarpatel4363
    @sagarpatel4363 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thanks Man I am new to this business . Your tutorial really helps me😊

  • @SKASAMMY112
    @SKASAMMY112 Před 19 hodinami

    Thanks for the Tutorial 😊

  • @oladelei.1170
    @oladelei.1170 Před 5 měsíci +236

    The best and mind-blowing part of this video is the part where he stole other things alongside the tie without consenting or giving his audience prior notice. That's pure class. Dude pickpocketed our attention.😅

  • @Kokozaftran
    @Kokozaftran Před 6 měsíci +98

    It's one thing to have the skills and dexterity to execute these moves, but to combine these with charisma and quick wits is honestly impressive.

  • @Wonderland_Waves
    @Wonderland_Waves Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for tutorial ❤

  • @christopherkovalcheck3964
    @christopherkovalcheck3964 Před 6 měsíci +181

    This is actually a science, and it is fascinating. He talks with so much knowledge and wisdom. A blessing, it would be, if we all could have this much passion for a subject.

  • @benitocamelo1488
    @benitocamelo1488 Před 5 měsíci +193

    This man's talent to catch people off-guard is otherworldly

  • @BinaryBrew101
    @BinaryBrew101 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for the knowledge Sensei 🙌🏻

  • @karetsin8700
    @karetsin8700 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the tips dude! Going to use them in my next one for sure. 🥰

  • @alicjak700
    @alicjak700 Před 6 měsíci +65

    The whole video was extremely entertaining but I just lost it at the end "who's phone did I take?" 😂

    • @letsgo214
      @letsgo214 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Right! Whose phone is it? Thankfully I am watching (watch reference intensional) and typing on mine lol😂

  • @piggugudu1327
    @piggugudu1327 Před 5 měsíci +477

    This was wild and so entertaining to watch 😂 Wired always has amazing guests :0 I don’t know how he pervades such confidence whilst having to concentrate on so many things at once, it’s beyond impressive 😮

  • @huynhtrungthanh1326
    @huynhtrungthanh1326 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a great pick pocket tutorial! It helps my career a lot. Thank you very much.

  • @madGG-official
    @madGG-official Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the new job inspiration❤️. Absolutely useful👍

  • @ElonMuskTheOne
    @ElonMuskTheOne Před 6 měsíci +15

    8:40 I love the script where he is saying "watch" and is actually stealing the watch.

  • @maeeliz
    @maeeliz Před 5 měsíci +35

    This guy has endless talents. Public speaking, distracting ppl, confidence, magic tricks, pickpocketing (obviously), AND knows what knot a tie is tied in by looking at it?? How

  • @charis5070
    @charis5070 Před 4 dny

    Def the coolest vid i have seen recently props to the dude hes insane🔥🔥

  • @tabu8235
    @tabu8235 Před měsícem

    thanks for spreading useful information man! I will be trying these out

  • @raz2548
    @raz2548 Před 6 měsíci +68

    Wow Bjergsen has come a long way, love to see him finally pursue his true dreams of pickpocketing. First TSM, now common folk, good for you dude!!

    • @THEPCFREAK1000
      @THEPCFREAK1000 Před 6 měsíci +15

      Literally only clicked on the video to see if someone said that he looks like Bjergsen, thank you!

    • @mtaur4113
      @mtaur4113 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Level 10 - Baron buff.

  • @toadsmushroom
    @toadsmushroom Před 6 měsíci +341

    I lost my wallet since this came out

    • @tuuturu
      @tuuturu Před 6 měsíci +6

      Fr

    • @TheAlps36
      @TheAlps36 Před 6 měsíci +6

      Must be Level 10

    • @bl2005
      @bl2005 Před 6 měsíci +4

      lucky for u..i lost my mind..

    • @SANDRA-xq7es
      @SANDRA-xq7es Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@bl2005😂😂😂

    • @timcook4871
      @timcook4871 Před měsícem

      I’ve dropped my wallet
      I’ve dropped my wallet
      I’ve dropped my wallet
      I’ve dropped my wallet

  • @GrrgBttz
    @GrrgBttz Před 2 měsíci

    The ending is amazing.

  • @prismix5515
    @prismix5515 Před 24 dny

    I love how the light shines on his face on each start of a level, like he's a some kind of mastermind explaining a big plan.

  • @no_hay_valentim
    @no_hay_valentim Před 6 měsíci +22

    14:08 - Ben: "You've gotten this far in the video, which means that you know what all of that means..."
    Me: * feels for wallet * ..... "Oh no!!"

  • @JLF201
    @JLF201 Před 6 měsíci +20

    12:13 Cracked me up!

  • @NTHA39
    @NTHA39 Před měsícem

    It’s crazy how unlike the victims here, i was fully aware that i’m watching a pickpocketing being taken place, yet i still absolutely missed the moment he stole the handkerchief at 15:10 - which was very obvious when i rewatched that part, but if he hadn’t told me later on i would have no idea. This is so much more than just the dexterity of your hands, it’s a combination of communication skill, acting skill, charisma and confidence. Such an interesting video to watch!

  • @laufsgame9893
    @laufsgame9893 Před 3 měsíci +1

    this guys so smooth

  • @joywolf83
    @joywolf83 Před 6 měsíci +22

    2:41 love that moment of recognition 😂

  • @eenayeah
    @eenayeah Před 6 měsíci +23

    "You should look inwards" absolutely killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @nengquiin1811
      @nengquiin1811 Před 4 měsíci

      sorry, would u mind to explain what that means? people seem to find it funny but i dont get it since english isnt my first language

  • @fallenbounds
    @fallenbounds Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for teaching me this! Extremely useful.

  • @rizqial8884
    @rizqial8884 Před 5 dny

    thanks for the tutorial

  • @halfstaff2602
    @halfstaff2602 Před 6 měsíci +175

    What an interesting selection, WIRED. I enjoyed it