9 Levels of Pickpocketing: Easy to Complex | WIRED

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 to protect ourselves from master pickpocket petty theft. Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Dominik Czaczyk Editor: Jordan Calig Expert: Ben Seidman Creative Producer: Katherine Wzorek Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Kameryn Hamilton Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production & Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd Camera Operator: Josh Andersen; Omar Elgohary Sound Mixer: Kari Barber Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Brock Spitaels Hair & Make-Up: Vanessa Renee Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malazia Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► Follow WIRED: Instagram ►► Twitter ►► Facebook ►► Tik Tok ►►@wired Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture.