{"product_id":"peter-in-your-pocket-by-peter-heylands","title":"Peter in Your Pocket by Peter Heylands","description":"\u003cvideo class=\"mms_prod_video\" width=\"100%\" controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/78637-video1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003eYour browser does not support the video tag.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"mms_prod_video\" width=\"100%\" controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/78637-video2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003eYour browser does not support the video tag.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"mms_prod_video\" width=\"100%\" controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/78637-video3.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003eYour browser does not support the video tag.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"mms_prod_video\" width=\"100%\" controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/78637-video4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003eYour browser does not support the video tag.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"mms_prod_video\" width=\"100%\" controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/78637-video5.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003eYour browser does not support the video tag.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"mms_prod_video\" width=\"100%\" controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/78637-video6.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003eYour browser does not support the video tag.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Art of Stage Pickpocketing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter in Your Pocket\u003c\/b\u003e reveals the secrets of an art as rare as it is spectacular: stage pickpocketing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, Peter Heylands shares the expertise he has accumulated over more than thirty years of performing around the world - on stage, aboard cruise ships, and at prestigious events. His approach combines psychology, advanced techniques, timing, humor, elegance, and a genuine sense of showmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten with clarity, precision, and generosity, Peter blends mechanics, psychology, and theatrical structure to deliver one of the most comprehensive books ever published on pickpocketing in magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Unique Perspective on Pickpocketing in Magic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book takes you deep into the heart of a fascinating discipline: its origins, its evolution, and - above all - the fundamental reasons why it still works today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter demonstrates how attention, distraction, human anticipation, and numerous psychological biases can become powerful artistic tools in the hands of a magician.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will also learn how to build an irresistible stage presence: choosing the right spectator, mastering your attitude, using music, lighting, and microphones to your advantage, and establishing a rhythm that makes every steal feel natural, invisible... and inevitable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanics \u0026amp; Techniques: A Professional Treasure Trove\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter goes far beyond teaching the techniques used by the world's greatest professionals - for the very first time, he reveals his own methods, closely guarded and refined over several decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how to approach, engage, and execute with exceptional fluidity and confidence:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewatch steals (leather straps, metal bracelets, smartwatches...)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einside and outside jacket pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efront and back trouser pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estealing glasses, ties, belts, and suspenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand countless subtleties never explained anywhere else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eEvery explanation comes directly from his stage experience, with practical advice that can be applied immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Stage Pickpocket's Toolkit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter also reveals secrets that most performers keep to themselves:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to select and manage volunteers on stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe crucial role of music, sound, and lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to adapt your act for close-up, stage, cruise ships, or television\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow attitude, style, and overall appearance influence the success of a steal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eA true professional manual in which every stage detail matters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Complete Arsenal of Professional Routines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFar from being limited to a handful of effects, this book brings together a complete repertoire of stage pieces - all tested before thousands of spectators and refined over more than thirty years of professional performance. Each routine has been carefully conceived, structured, and polished to serve the character, strengthen the narrative, and maximize impact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Lucky Chip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA funny, interactive, and perfectly structured routine built around a signed casino chip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining humor, impossible choices, a ball of wool, and multiple watch steals, the effect builds steadily toward a brilliant theatrical crescendo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRing in Yarn of Wool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter analyzes the classic version, identifies its weaknesses - predictability and pacing - and then proposes a modernized approach based on psychology and surprise. His personal handling uses a signed chip, strengthening the misdirection and breathing new life into the routine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllegal Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA narrative reinvention of Easy Money, combining humor about \"dirty money,\" dramatic logic, and Robin Hood-style symbolism. The finale features a powerful transformation that fits the character perfectly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Robbery Trick - A Complete Reinvention\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter presents an entirely reimagined version of this great classic - modern, coherent, theatrical, and genuinely astonishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA routine that does more than entertain: it consistently fools the audience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiser's Dream - A Completely New Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter presents a version of the Miser's Dream that is:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideal for introducing pickpocketing within the first few minutes of the show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebased on a completely original method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupported by a smooth and brilliantly constructed stage structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Egg Bag - An Explosive and Original Finale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter revisits the Egg Bag with a revolutionary idea: making the egg appear in the spectator's pocket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe routine ends with the production of multiple eggs from the assistant's pockets, creating a hilarious, surprising, and unforgettable finale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Underwear Gag\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducing a piece of underwear between two knotted scarves is an old classic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, this traditional gag - often used by stage pickpockets - generally produces only a weak reaction, both from the assistant and from the audience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter's method is brilliant: it guarantees a natural and spontaneous reaction from the assistant, generating genuine laughter and a much stronger comic impact for the entire audience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of these routines are genuine professional pieces, tested and perfected over thousands of live performances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter's Complete Act, Explained in Detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the very first time, Peter reveals his complete act in every detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis treasure alone would justify purchasing the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Book for Performers Who Want to Stand Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter in Your Pocket\u003c\/b\u003e is intended for magicians and performers who want to:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egive their magic more character and impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroduce elegant and surprising moments of pickpocketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand spectator psychology and audience management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etransform raw technique into genuine theatrical art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop a strong, funny, and memorable stage identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you are an ambitious beginner or an experienced professional, you will find within these pages a solid framework and a rare source of inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR - p.9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI - GETTING STARTED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction by Carlos Vaquera - p.12\u003cbr\u003eAbout the cover and title of the book - p.15\u003cbr\u003eWhy another book on pickpocketing? - p.19\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Barrington, the legendary pickpocket - p.21\u003cbr\u003ePickpocketing as entertainment, a brief history - p.25\u003cbr\u003eWho can do a pickpocket act? - p.29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eII - THE MECHANICS - WATCH STEALS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to learn and practice a watch steal - p.53\u003cbr\u003eStealing a leather strap watch - p.55\u003cbr\u003eTrouble watches - p.61\u003cbr\u003eThe Apple or Smart watch - p.67\u003cbr\u003eRepetitive watch steals - p.71\u003cbr\u003eThe metal clasp watch - p.73\u003cbr\u003eThe expansion metal band - p.77\u003cbr\u003eThe Z fold band - p.79\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII - THE MECHANICS - PICKING POCKETS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePicking pockets - p.85\u003cbr\u003eThe inside jacket or coat pockets - p.87\u003cbr\u003eThe drop steal - p.93\u003cbr\u003eThe back steal - p.99\u003cbr\u003eThe patchwork - p.101\u003cbr\u003eThe outside jacket or coat pockets - p.105\u003cbr\u003eThe outside breast or shirt pocket - p.109\u003cbr\u003eThe front pants or trousers pockets - p.111\u003cbr\u003eThe hip or back pockets - p.113\u003cbr\u003eThe pickpocket setup - p.117\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIV - THE MECHANICS - MORE ACCESSORIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStealing a necktie - p.123\u003cbr\u003eStealing eyeglasses or reading glasses - p.133\u003cbr\u003eStealing suspenders or braces - p.135\u003cbr\u003eStealing a belt - p.137\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eV - THE MECHANICS - YOUR HELPERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to choose your helpers - p.145\u003cbr\u003eThe first secret to success - p.147\u003cbr\u003eChoosing the wrong helper - p.149\u003cbr\u003eDisarming your helper - p.153\u003cbr\u003eFlashing the stolen goods or not? - p.155\u003cbr\u003eCall backs - p.157\u003cbr\u003eYour first performance - p.159\u003cbr\u003eGetting caught - p.161\u003cbr\u003eThe helper who felt everything - p.163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVI - YOUR STAGE ACT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreating your stage act - p.169\u003cbr\u003eThe opening, middle and end for a stage act - p.175\u003cbr\u003eWriting your script - p.179\u003cbr\u003eCreating a full show in character - p.181\u003cbr\u003eAdapting magic to fit your character - p.185\u003cbr\u003eMy version of the trick - p.189\u003cbr\u003eMore examples of my bag of tricks - p.197\u003cbr\u003eThe egg bag - p.203\u003cbr\u003eThe robbery trick - p.231\u003cbr\u003eMany ideas for my show came thanks to the audience - p.241\u003cbr\u003eOther tricks used by pickpockets in the past - p.245\u003cbr\u003eToo little to steal - p.251\u003cbr\u003eThe use of a confederate or stooge - p.257\u003cbr\u003eHumor - p.265\u003cbr\u003eThe power of music - p.271\u003cbr\u003eStage lights - p.283\u003cbr\u003ePerforming at events - p.287\u003cbr\u003ePerforming pickpocketing in close-up or strolling - p.291\u003cbr\u003ePerforming on television - p.295\u003cbr\u003eLecturing for law enforcement departments - p.299\u003cbr\u003eInterviews - p.301\u003cbr\u003eLanguages as a weapon - p.303\u003cbr\u003eCan pickpocketing be performed as a silent act? - p.305\u003cbr\u003ePerforming on cruise ships - p.307\u003cbr\u003eWorking for and with diverse cultures - p.321\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVII - MY PICKPOCKET ACT EXPLAINED IN DETAIL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe challenge game - p.327\u003cbr\u003eTechniques used for my routine - p.329\u003cbr\u003ePreparing the act - p.331\u003cbr\u003eMy script and handlings - p.333\u003cbr\u003eThe complete pickpocket set up - p.335\u003cbr\u003eSummary - p.347\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVIII - TRIBUTE TO DOMINIQUE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy this great homage? - p.355\u003cbr\u003eThe story - p.357\u003cbr\u003eWhat I had witnessed - p.359\u003cbr\u003eWhat did I learn? - p.365\u003cbr\u003eHis story begins - p.373\u003cbr\u003eThe great American adventure - p.377\u003cbr\u003eA chronological list of Dominique's main successes - p.385\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIX - TO CONCLUDE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy final words - p.401\u003cbr\u003eThe bibliography - p.405\u003cbr\u003eWith a special thanks to... - p.411\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert analysis of real techniques used in professional conditions, both on stage and aboard cruise ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich historical context that gives depth and perspective to the discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical, immediately applicable advice drawn from real-world performing experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong emphasis on showmanship and ethics, the pillars of stage pickpocketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal, highly entertaining routines built around psychology, misdirection, and humor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, structured, mature writing shaped by several decades of experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThese strengths make \u003cb\u003ePeter in Your Pocket\u003c\/b\u003e an essential work for anyone wishing to master this rare and spectacular art.","brand":"Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50264784437525,"sku":"78637","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/9348\/5589\/files\/78637-full.png?v=1792079517","url":"https:\/\/alternateworldsmagic.com\/products\/peter-in-your-pocket-by-peter-heylands","provider":"Alternate Worlds Magic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}