With the festive season approaching, pickpocket crime tends to increase. James hosted an event at Guildhall for the City of London Police, to raise awareness and give City workers some expert pickpocket avoidance tips.
From the organisers:
We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker, “The Man of Steal”, world renowned pickpocketer James Freedman. James is a pickpocket, communications and psychology expert who has shared his unique skills and powers of persuasion with many companies including Clarins, Hewlett Packard, Debenhams, Coca-Cola, Sony, Microsoft and Guinness – hold on to your wallets, keys, watches and phones - this is an experience not to be missed!
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James was recently invited by Lost Lectures to speak and steal at their Big Fight Live event. “It’s a first for me,” said James “I try to avoid stepping in to the ring.”
To see the photos of the event, click here
A “professional pickpocket” is warning Londoners of the dangers of having their smartphones stolen as thieves become ever more brazen.
James Freedman, an illusionist who has worked as a consultant on theft to police forces, said people are too blasé about their devices, which can cost hundreds of pounds each.
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This BBC report shows just how quickly James can steal your valuables!
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