Apollo Robbins Demonstrates the Technique of a Master Pickpocket | The New Yorker

[@Deady2012]

Pick pocketing someone un-noticed whilst telling the person you're pick pocketing them.... That's skill on a whole new level.

[@kjw1603]

It actually makes it easier to pick pocket someone whom you've told you're about to pickpocket because their "spot light" becomes hyperactive and misdirection becomes easier.

[@HexLabz]

@@kjw1603 Truth. I had a buddy in Afghanistan who I'd ask for a smoke. He'd say sure, and feel around for his pack as I pulled it out of my pocket and lit one. I'd hand it back to him in while his eyes and jaw were open. Every. Time. I had to wait 10 to 15 min for that perfect window. I then had to wait a few more minutes so he could never pick up on it. The longer I did it, and more on guard he was, the easier it was,, and no, I never took one without permission. It was just something fun I discovered I had a talent for.

[@Kagdra_omen]

Pick pocket the pick pocket

[@drownindesigner]

@@HexLabz noob

[@ObeyCamp]

@@HexLabz You'd ask him for a smoke, he would say yes and feel around for his pack while you pulled what out of your pocket? Your own cigarette? And lit your own cigarette, while he was getting his pack out? What?

[@Melted_Butter]

The real trick was KZbin stealing all your personal info while you were watching this video

[@iverson7x]

Underrated comment

[@obiwankenobodyasked5989]

Agh spider

[@KingKamal47]

The art of misdirection

[@connerh1382]

@Peter P. I'm sorry, what?

[@raider1o295]

Even better is social media letting you post everything about your life yourself.

[@huhhwuhh]

you couldn’t do this without charisma. the way he draws your attention with his voice and subtle motions is the key

[@franksmith7271]

Myth

[@CadillacDriver]

Voice? Do you think street pickpockets talk to you?

[@Sk8forsocks]

Bring a gun, easy new watch

[@camdensamuli162]

So true

[@geddoe316]

I agree. His voice is calm and inviting. It makes a person relax.

[@kalybaizhalgasbai376]

Apollo: Are you a virgin? Dude: Yes Apollo: Check again!

[@remix8437]

wtf

[@polish_kurwa3963]

nice

[@danielwilson3671]

haha!

[@ThatValdaCui]

Wait wtf

[@bintanglowell284]

Lol 😂

[@jonathannuamah3296]

His greatest tool is his soft soothing voice

[@markzaikov456]

That's the 90% of the misdirection

[@Octokito]

Really puts you at ease doesn’t it

[@samhain1198]

Reminds me of tom cruise

[@tachanka697]

@@samhain1198 tom cruise's voice is more unpredictable

[@hsojettedrub3821]

That's a devil for you.

[@domingoknife6280]

If he's so impressive, while I'm typing let's see him steal my pho

[@ifaa5755]

He can't steal soup dude wtf

[@matteosferradidgeridoo8140]

😂😂😂

[@cybersentient4758]

Hello there Robins

[@micleabogdan886]

at least he posted the unfinished comment for you, what a guy

[@princetyagii]

Underrated comment

[@Diglett_Dude]

I want to see someone put 15 guys like this in a room together for an hour. One with the most money in pocket at the end wins

[@morningstarlink]

It would end very bloody

[@mitcheys4423]

And then put an mma fighter in there and tell him to take all their money

[@simonjacobson5798]

Spy vs Spy

[@120ms_gamingplatform]

That would be so gg 🤣🤣🤣

[@senz7339]

Yes

[@AZOG-VODS]

What if he’s like “it’s all about misdirection check to see if your virginity is still there”

[@Jose-kd9ec]

This is an underrated comment

[@1stlullaby484]

Nailed it haha

[@philippoldemanns5388]

Underrated comment 🤣🤣

[@michaelprivett1335]

The fingers in his pocket sounded sus! Haha

[@Je66384]

Lol i was looking for a comment like this

[@kiriuxeosa8716]

This guy I met on the street was really good at misdirection he managed to pick my pocket with his right hand without me even noticing it all while having me focus entirely on the gun in his left hand

[@uffa00001]

I don't see the point in doing this. If the criminal uses a gun, he's doing an armed robbery in any case. That's worse than pickpocketing. People don't normally fake a more serious crime in order to commit a less serious one.

[@cholmes7754]

@@uffa00001 I believe this is sarcasm

[@internetenjoyer1044]

@@uffa00001 bruh

[@papillonvu]

Underrated comment! 😆

[@siterioffiji]

🤣 sorry but just the way you sort of casually explained that

[@joshaldrete2017]

Then the camera crew arrived home to realize that their wallets were missing.

[@Brandon-hk7ed]

Hey

[@Kid98.]

😂😂

[@BennyLlama39]

You know a good trick? Make their wallets vanish before they even leave their homes. 😀

[@drownindesigner]

The bad ending

[@khushidoodle8298]

😂😂😂

[@mr.sandman3619]

Imagine he's like: Look I stole your hat And you look up and you aren't wearing a hat And then you look down and you aren't wearing anything and he's gone

[@taiwakabalisa6484]

lmaooooooo

[@Dark.Syndicate]

Haahahhahahahhahaha dude that was genuinely funny 😆

[@ENZOxDV9]

Pickpocket 100

[@braedenS]

Pick clothes

[@idevelopillnesses4908]

*gotcha hat

[@JMNTN]

I like how he literally demonstrates stealing his stuff and he still doesn’t notice when it was done

[@Anidoesstuff]

Tried it, lmk what yall think kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX6UY5aBoN6gpdU

[@allanjensen125]

Yes that’s phenomenal.

[@lamario]

I love Apollo. And for everybody saying, "I would never let someone get that close!", that's the point. He does this for entertainment, the street kids don't, you won't even notice they were there.

[@planetjerm]

He also said straight forward that he can’t do a lot of this to a stranger on the street

[@xinf3ctdx]

@SomeGuy KZbinHates Yeah, man. And if you do get caught, all you have to do is walk into a small group of people who look absolutely nothing like you, and bam. Instant getaway.

[@roberta6641]

@SomeGuy KZbinHates it did in high school for me. i lurnt to pick locks, pockets and peoples bags as the walked in the halls between lessons as i was never an academic and got bord esally. better with my hands to be honest.. got quite good at it actually. always returned the items after, even the kid who had a packet of weed and 40 quid. never thought to say anything as i was only 14 and diddnt know what it was. lol

[@monks8620]

@@roberta6641 yeah and my dad works for Microsoft

[@TheChadChamp]

@@monks8620 lmaooo Classic

[@Tofusan232]

His movements are just like martial arts. Look at the flow.

[@Daniel-uq1yp]

LOL NO

[@Phoenix00744]

Yeah it reminded me of jiu-jitsu. Sometimes when you go for a submission you have to be subtle in the set up or else the opponent can notice your moves and start to counter.

[@sethhowerton1489]

@@Daniel-uq1yp what, are you an expert in the field or something?

[@ladywaffle2210]

@@sethhowerton1489 Depending on what martial art, they're either correct or horribly, horribly wrong. More technique-based arts, incorrect. Vice-versa, completely right.

[@holomurphy22]

Actually most of us walk with flow like masters. We have trained for years since very young age

[@elizabethli9941]

“The easiest way to steal a man’s wallet is to tell him you’re going to steal his watch” - Kaz Brekker

[@habibaelbastawisy2436]

I was looking for a kaz quote in these comments

[@alexmanganas4900]

I just bought this book

[@fmjjjjn7510]

And then he steals his virginity

[@super748]

@@alexmanganas4900 it's a great read

[@kayaeki]

Reading SoC right now hahaaa

[@T3hSandman]

One thing people probably don't realize is imagine how effective this would be in a busy crowd like a concert.

[@JorgeRojas-ut3wj]

That's exactly what magicians do. Ever seen a magician start off a show by surfing the crowd and stealing everyone's things by the time they get to the stage? It's a wonderful attention grabber.

[@Sansblinking]

That’s why I shove everything, including merch (I always get shirts) down my pants; Not my pockets.

[@SlowSlowSloth]

Imagine being him in the 16th century. No cameras and everybody believed in magic.

[@1003JustinLaw]

That might actually be why there were so many "wizards" running around at that time.

[@TheISiLVERI]

And most of all the Holy inquisition does )) You won't be glad trust me))

[@ordelian7795]

One problem. No wrist watches.

[@kyleebrock]

Or America in 2021! Same lack of evolution.

[@oceanguy1249]

I imagine that it would feel very crispy/burnt

[@slowpoketraveler]

In South America I came across a pickpocket. He was very friendly and engaging. He stayed very close to me when talking. I stayed polite even though I felt he was up to no good. I put my hands in my pocket as I talked to him, and he was trying everything to get my attention somewhere else. At one point he wanted to see my hands. I said no. He got nothing.

[@justacommentercommenting]

good move

[@user-nw8jr1dk9p]

These guys are so smart

[@junreybade1738]

😂nice move

[@ilertargenthorne4639]

Hehe You still haven't noticed.

[@enriquerenteria6089]

1st off WHY tf would you let someone so close to you like haha I would be like back tf up wats wrong with u

[@CampingOutOfDebt88]

This guy is good. It takes me like five minutes just to get my own watch off.

[@eeeeeek]

have you heard of chopping knife?

[@haemogoblin7006]

@@eeeeeek chainsaw: allow me to introduce myself

[@sanmesh96]

Lol.. people you are great 😂😂😂

[@allanjensen125]

Camping Out Of Debt well I think pickpocketing is partly natural skill but mostly serious practice.

[@manofmedia992]

I got pickpocketed one time, this guy was so good I can't even get mad at him. After I let go of his hand & walked for a few blocks I noticed I was getting cold so I looked down and realized I was completely buttnaked.

[@MrMoo_Cosplay]

You had us in the first half

[@fenriswolf5876]

He must have upgraded his stealth

[@jf13579]

Lmao pickpocket 100

[@JonnyBoy803]

😂😂😂

[@Anidoesstuff]

Tried it, lmk what yall think kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX6UY5aBoN6gpdU

[@TheTuneAce]

How to defeat master pick pocket in a one-on-one encounter: "don't touch me"

[@fluxbomb3376]

And then you knock him down and steal his wallet

[@stalinsbutterfly]

And bury the evidence to replace him/her to start a new life as a Coffee barista.

[@MrActionman305]

Im saying , that's a lot touching for me ..

[@Syzygy3clipse]

You guys ever seen the adventure of Tintin?

[@CMack19]

Or have ADHD and not be able to have your attention stolen because not even you can control it. #blessingandacurse 😭

[@xero7087]

Apollo: “Mam and here’s your child” Pregnant woman: :0

[@abduddayyaanmathee4286]

Omg😂😭

[@jinxnapagodna7034]

I genuinely laugh at this😂

[@BruCipHiF]

hahahahahahaha here's an internet point for you, good friend

[@izzadradzalishah]

hahahahhhahahahahhahahahahhahaa

[@iGudBoi]

This was good lol

[@teyteygreene7902]

When he left the building everyone was double checking their pockets

[@brianconlan4215]

I was double checking my pockets and I was watching it on the internet.

[@BrianFlemingSpeaker]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AggarwalPranshu]

Pickpocket in the court: "I'm more of a magician"

[@Steyreon]

He stole my cellphone while I was watching this and I found myself staring at my toaster instead.

[@the_rover1]

good thing he didn't nick that toaster as well?

[@newplayer1082]

Nice

[@Kinobambino]

Pay attention next time

[@Diglett_Dude]

Check see if you still have bread, quick

[@Quimper111]

With his smooth voice and gentle disposition, he already stole our hearts.

[@namename3456]

Wait wha- *dies*

[@mollybruce9739]

The Art of being uncomfortably close to a stranger, and rub against them.

[@AbdulHannanAbdulMatheen]

I know right.

[@marioyamasaki1925]

Happens a lot at bars after the night is done and drink is flowing

[@facelessdrone]

@@marioyamasaki1925 which is why I hate bars. No body cares about personal space and its completely normalized

[@jasonablah7702]

@@facelessdrone You're there to get drunk & socialize

[@mollybruce9739]

@@marioyamasaki1925 if everyone is drunk u don't need any skills to steel their stuff, in fact they will give it to u

[@Zerowner]

Last trick at 6:30 was literally used on me! Was in Europe and the guy mentioned something about football and did that move. I think I was a lot more sober than he was hoping for.

[@smolchungus9213]

This is what happens when you max out the pickpocketing skill in a video game

[@XXXEmpoleon]

flashbacks to pickpocketing a guys armour while he's wearing it in Skyrim

[@ryanduchon8846]

Lvl 99 thieving rs

[@gokuusf]

or the old reverse pickpocketing grenades into enemies pockets in Fallout 🤣

[@thetoddishtales7928]

Rogues in dnd with expertise and reliable talent

[@Igoriann]

World of Warcraft (Rogue)

[@plebtile3347]

Alternative, someone who is unconscious can't feel you stealing their stuff either.

[@Cognitoman]

Lol

[@kcoker9189]

@@GGKid so anyways, I just started blasting

[@vincentmarcellino7183]

"People are easy to search when they're dead."-Barbosa

[@chaos98GTVS]

For example their wife?

[@HongFeiBai]

Consequences are heavier though.

[@sera404]

So I guess the counter to this is to wear super tight jeans and jacket so that even you struggle to get things out of your pockets

[@lordgino2006]

Nope,the opposite. Loose and deep pocket

[@donnythedingo]

The counter action is don't wear clothes, tell time by the sun.

[@EuroGuy85]

@@donnythedingo well, I would only be able to tell time in full hours based on my sun dial, I won’t know when it’s 15:20.

[@haemogoblin7006]

@@EuroGuy85 well do what we all do after sundown, sleep!

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

@@donnythedingo A true trend setter

[@thelonelyghosts9004]

I was pickpocketed in Italy right outside the Coliseum on a bud. Two shirtless guys got on the bus we were on and starting doing flips and breakdancing, forcing everyone already on the bus to scoot closer together. I was forced next to two old “nuns”. We get off the bus and my wallet is gone (luckily I had given my passport to my friend who had mine and hers in a necklace around her neck). The entire thing took 10 seconds. I got off the bus and realized what had happened and started crying. We called the police and told them what happened and they said it happened all the time and told me to consider myself lucky that they didn’t get my passport. The “nun” bit is one of the oldest in Italy, because who would suspect a nun of any wrongdoing! Lesson learned!

[@Armendicus]

I always keep my hands in my pocket.

[@birdysama2980]

Elderly people that stick around you, taxis, airport helpers and street sellers are common red flags too

[@flowondemand5181]

@@Armendicus They'll steal your hands too

[@kiwi4058]

@@flowondemand5181 good one, lol

[@CadillacDriver]

Flips, on a bus? Break dancing on a bus? That sounds legit 😏

[@boplax123]

This dude is hypnotic af. The way he talks, he moves, his facial expression. He's gonna be able to steal my stuff for sure rofl

[@readthebibleforyourself.7939]

I haven't read ROFL in so long that I forgot about it.

[@Vorusen]

"You'd think you would feel someone rummaging around in your pocket" "Thats why we dont rummage" lol if that's not the most master thief line ever idk what is

[@stuoidstuoids6631]

The best counter to this is to Velcro everything so that any pickpocketing will be met with a wonderful skrrrrrrrrrrrrra

[@Matthew-nm4bl]

Or a wallet chain

[@valeriepark9444]

Zippered pockets!

[@mattnobrega6621]

Can a pick pocket pick a pick pockets pocket 🤔

[@yuki97kira]

Velcro underwear

[@ShaahzaadKaleem]

That skrrrrrrrrrrra though 😂🤣

[@jackbotman]

With a name like Apollo, you know he's going to be stellar

[@AirStryke71]

I JUST STOLE YOUR HOME, YOU WERE TOO BUSY TYPING TO NOTICE

[@automonkey4285]

Underrated

[@obiwankenobodyasked5989]

Homeless people:

[@drownindesigner]

I just stole your phone while your house was typing

[@treeonahill3557]

Dammit, not again

[@Thiago-lg8sp]

God damnit, not again.

[@tasmanmillen]

A few years ago, I was at a kids play centre, with bouncy castles, mini golf, ping pong, and performers. I was there with my cousin, but we were only there for the entertainment of my sister and her friends. This guy walks up, and could tell that we were getting bored of the whole thing. He asks us if we wanted to see a magic trick, and completely blows my mind with a series of tricks like these. In a matter of minutes, with both of us carefully watching, he took off both of our watches, pops a coin in and out of a bottle (and it won’t fit through the opening) and several other very impressive tricks. Never again will I doubt the skill of magicians performing for kids!

[@KingstonCzajkowski]

Coin in the bottle isn't impressive; it generally uses a folding coin. There are a couple of more skill-based methods but they're rare. Stealing watches takes a lot of skill though.

[@secondaccount2634]

6:32 he undid his zipper too what a genius

[@MiguelRodriguez-tm2yc]

The way to steal a man's wallet is to steal his heart

[@eliasadam1197]

But he will feel the touch of it lol

[@enzovanderschueren8548]

Women he meant

[@TamilVazhga2026]

Good one 💣

[@dodinggao1289]

R u a gold digger

[@yuki97kira]

Youre not wrong

[@doapin6240]

How to be a master pickpocket: Get close to a person and press the X button

[@abdullahahmad2458]

Hold the X button

[@doapin6240]

@@abdullahahmad2458 or press the O button

[@GoatMan64]

Go into stealth mode and press square with pickpocket 100

[@dietznuts8106]

Doubt

[@x6dingle6x]

Pick pocketing is a QuickTime event.

[@capnanaya4642]

Covid-19: *I'm about to end this man's whole career*

[@AetheriusLamia]

Underrated comment

[@morningwaves]

Comes out of retirement in 2022.

[@perrygeorge1510]

Well said the only good thing about social distancing

[@larrydrozd2740]

When ever I travel, I always carry a fake, decoy wallet with expired cards and fake money with a real one dollar bill on top. If and when I'm "hit", which I've been twice, I hand it over. They get a dollar and I'm long gone. I'm not getting shot for my money. My real wallet is in my boot, with my knife or in a landyard around my neck hanging low under my shirt.

[@skinnymon123]

Where do u live

[@the_rover1]

and the 2nd fake bill says _'eff you have a nice day with your single doller!'_ , doesn't it? 😂

[@flipgoat7432]

Are you going out soon?

[@Karsten3]

Because of guys like you who keep posting like you did, I do the opposite. Every time I get mugged I hand over my wallet containing all my money. The thugs (having read about your trick) then go "Oh no you don't! ", hand me back my non-decoy wallet, and grab the fake pile of money I keep in my boot.

[@pedrocrepaldi701]

@@Karsten3 He would just take the two...

[@Risnox]

Thank you guys, it's gonna help me a lot for my new business. Have a nice day.

[@magicflyingboi]

as he said already, it's a different style and flavour. street pickpockets usually works in threes, such that the misdirection is not done by the one who steals but by another guy called the "blocker" that kind of knock into you first or do something to attract your attention. the algorithm of performing pickpocketing is like a magic performance, but it's a totally different thing on the street. he won't be able to do a street style pickpocket by himself.

[@owencrowe4379]

I feel so relaxed just listening and watching anyone else?

[@omega1575]

Your wallet is now missing

[@bemzen5240]

*steals watch* Adam: Ah ah! That's impressive. Now can I have it back? Apollo: Idk what you're talking about - Walks away

[@mithupanja4466]

Lol

[@trollloloololooo]

🥱

[@tawon1984]

Covid hit the pick pocketing community hard I’d imagine.

[@whotube88]

Checking date of video would help.

[@wa.sabi-1730]

@Bob the Fish nah, I checked the date of the video and Covid has left my body completely. Now I am a rich man! God bless America

[@viciousKev]

@@wa.sabi-1730 thankyou for saving the pickpocketing community

[@paulkajetan7251]

😂😂!!!

[@phantom__oaa]

"Are we sure we wanna post this?" "Yea why not? Not like the idiots will be able to do it"

[@SuperHaithouma]

it helps in raisinh awareness

[@Slimtacoeater]

Too late

[@georgewhitworth9742]

@@SuperHaithouma Ah yes, raising awerness in how to partake. 😆

[@fanyoktavia1703]

@@SuperHaithouma awareness doesnt help at all, he still able to pickpocketing the writer stuff while explaining it to him. he is a god, you cant do anything to him

[@orianaaaa]

They were wrong

[@sketchpad7116]

I knew a guy that would put his, "member" into a hole in his pocket when traveling in a place with rampant pickpocketing. He said he got many looks

[@sketchpad7116]

@Pootis Pootis yeah that's what the pickpocket was thinking

[@sketchpad7116]

@World McCrea we were really good friends, take that as you will

[@ChaoticNeutralMatt]

Not the first time I've heard of that trick 😅

[@teentraveler1790]

That makes me uncomfortable just thinking about how effective that had to be.

[@sketchpad7116]

@@teentraveler1790 the other people didn't have to think about how uncomfortable it was

[@robdobson5056]

Incredible how smooth and effortless he makes it

[@megatrollface1113]

Defo gonna try this on grandma... She'll never see it coming, or hear it.

[@do_yeets]

LOL

[@mistynightshade5471]

This is so calming and relaxing to watch with the music and his voice XD

[@35i_Hearse_Driver]

It's so ultra satisfying to watch him. First saw him on TED. Big fan!

[@therueben]

Me too

[@Plant_Parenthood]

I first saw him on Brooklyn 99. He played a pickpocket

[@TheResidentPsycho]

And the way his voice is soooo calm and monotonous to some extent

[@audreytumaini9299]

This guy is a genius. He studied and created and perfected all this.should be celebrated more i think

[@testtest-lc4xz]

Apollo: Let me show you how to discreetly steal your wallet by gazing into your eyes, cradling your neck in my hands, and trying to do the tango with you. Adam: Wow, I didn't even notice my wallet's gone.

[@enriquerenteria6089]

Exactly lmao like who tf would let a random guy be in your face like that 🤦‍♂️ they deserve to get robbed

[@avosmash2121]

uh. Why am I aroused?

[@bodhiz9306]

@@enriquerenteria6089 He does it as a part of a show, and explicitly says that street pickpocketing works differently.

[@Rymeths]

@@enriquerenteria6089 if you would have listened you would know why...

[@egads3696]

Ur a champion

[@dragonare715]

When you put all your stats on charisma and pickpocketing

[@youwannaknoweh]

I have the perfect strategy against pickpockets. Being poor and looking like it. Worked all the time for me.

[@helloidharbl6753]

Pickpockets will pass on you, but crackheads will still beg 'fo a dollah'

[@caesarion4596]

@@helloidharbl6753 nice casual racism bro

[@ApacheHighlights]

@@caesarion4596 what are you implying?

[@ThumperG]

@@caesarion4596 crackheads can only be one race? What race is that mr. ‘casual racism’?

[@hereandnow990]

No, he will put money into your pocket without you noticing it, out of pity.

[@D71219ONE]

“You lost the cellphone in your front pocket.” “And while you were looking, you also lost your life too.” *bang*

[@highdownmartin]

I think he’d take your gun first. And you wouldn’t notice. Then he’d have your phone and wallet. And you’d smile. And you still haven’t noticed.

[@billyjunks]

@@highdownmartin And surrounding people notice it and start shooting at the pickpocket, dead pickpocket is the best kind of pickpocket

[@colemanfly3268]

Okay Kendrick

[@AegisAuras]

“It seems I stole your underwear.” “…Wait I’m not wearing under- “ *Looks down to notice all his skin is missing*

[@darkvip3r]

Lolol

[@Zack-wc5mv]

Hey at least my sams

[@xXJack4758Xx]

This is the

[@fmjjjjn7510]

And then next thing yk it’s your virginity

[@peachyevren5789]

@@fmjjjjn7510 virginity is a social construct so good luck with stealing something that doesn't exist🤤

[@muskanchanana3756]

great person, has so much cleanliness, has an art to be appreciated.

[@seanc9507]

Have you ever tried to pick-pocket someone, even if just playfully?

[@miriaml.150]

You could know exactly how to do what he does but it would still take YEARS of practice to do it and even with practice it's doubtful! His abilities are astonishing to me.

[@seanc9507]

True, but like many things in life, pickpocketing has varying degrees. There are thieves on the street looking to steal wallets; then there's what I'd call "playful" or "prank" pickpocketing, where you sneak an item out of a family member or friend's pocket without them noticing, then show it to them when they realize it's gone. The latter is fun and generally garners plenty of laughs!

[@philgraves7814]

There’s a lot of pick pockets in Las Vegas

[@scptime1188]

@@seanc9507 There's also reverse pickpocketing where you put the most random stuff in people's pockets. It's also good if you need to sneak a coin or a card into someone's pocket for a trick .

[@seanc9507]

That's right! I've done that many a time, and I always get a good laugh when the person I've done it to had that shocked look on their face! Do you have an interest in this topic?

[@miriaml.150]

@@seanc9507 I can appreciate the skill it takes even though, unless someone's doing it for entertainment, it's definitely not something I encourage or aspire to doing.

[@bobbysands5385]

Expert craftsmanship! Love it!

[@simoncheung2573]

Now try stealing a Velcro watch

[@alevzykzlvylakznav6532]

What's your point? Don't you know there is always a way...

[@wyzade]

that'd be stupid easy to do.

[@Crit-Chance]

You know, velcro straps are easily replaceable. Get mini scissors and I'm sure you can figure the rest out yourself. ... But then again, you've gotta remember that none of this is meant to be used for actually stealing people's belongings, it would never work. Nobody would ever let a stranger touch them all over and ask them what they have in their pockets. It's just for entertainment.

[@masteryoda4583]

@@Crit-Chance Yea but you do know there are many people in the world who are EXTREMELY skilled at pickpocketing.They can remove things out of your front pocket and back pocket without you even knowing a thing.They can take away things even within your line of sight.For example,your phone on a table in front of you.

[@FC-re7gk]

no one who wears a velcro watch have anything worth stealing.

[@bobwilson00]

“You got some sugar packets” “Thats the family fortune”

[@justacommentercommenting]

the family fortune

[@kumaar1315]

maybe the good stuff ᕙ( ͡◉ ͜ ʖ ͡◉)ᕗ

[@Diglett_Dude]

Wasnt sugar, was nose candy

[@DurkMcGerk]

@@Diglett_Dude booger sugar

[@arrow1123]

XD? LOL

[@noone-yx3fl]

"hello sir, do you have something in your jacket?" - not suspicious at all

[@uberfacsol]

Those are lines he uses in shows, on streets it's different.

[@the_rover1]

hello good sir, can you show me the way to the church (on this uber big map which covers up your entire eye sight beneath your chest...?)

[@mokchuangchieh]

True ex pickpocket conman or not, the way he speaks shows high class. Very comfortable to listen to too.

[@randomstranger6873]

Covid broke this trick! "Don't touch me" 🤣

[@maxdavies9958]

Stay 2 meters away

[@florianbelza7370]

"That's the family fortune" reeeeaally love the Moderator for that one.

[@TeamDaniellomholt]

Damn, he's actually really smart

[@APoetsCorner]

Apollo just stole my heart….that man is gorgeous! 😍💚

[@nealsonf]

Thank you so much Apollo! Great video and very informative!

[@mustafainulhaque9508]

Can I just say... That this art... Was beautiful

[@seanc9507]

There is something beautiful about a perfect lift! 😝

[@MrActionman305]

All his techniques take so much violation of personal space .. Im dumbfounded how many people let absolute strangers in their "Bubble" .. I get paranoid when my barber stands behind me ..

[@thatonedude-6819]

I always wear fake hair whenever I go the barber, just in case he tries to pick pocket me

[@DS-zo8xs]

Seriously though. I'm constantly checking to see if someone is behind me and who is on the left and right of me, typically I avoid these situations all together by standing off the the far left or right, and I'm definitely not letting them get this close to me.

[@Plant_Parenthood]

That's why people do this stuff on crowded subways and in markets where you don't have a choice

[@popcornsniper]

@@Plant_Parenthood Be aware what's happening around you.

[@dominus6224]

You do realize what he’s doing is oriented on the magic aspect of it right? Of course when they want to pickpocket you on the streets all it takes is a little bump into you, someone shouting some random stuff to you to gain your attention etc. It’s easy to know it all when you’re literally watching a video where he’s explaining stuff, now show us whether you’d be safe in an environment where they’re actively hunting.

[@AJ-lh9cg]

For a content like these I love reading comments more than actually watching the video 😂👍

[@TheDeanofLean]

This is all really an elaborate excuse to hold his hand.

[@billblaski9523]

Lol

[@yuki97kira]

Bro, I dont want your wallet, i want your heart

[@YormanGina]

"See how easily I got the phone out of your- wait, is that a grenade pin?"

[@jamesfanon9351]

Dude i laughed so hard with your comment xD i could really imagine it in his polite voice. God bless u

[@mikkey246]

😂

[@decordova.]

Guy: I can steal your watch without you noticing... me: locks wrist into vision.. guy: you have something on your shoulder. Me: still looking at my wrist.. Guy: look awayyyyyy!

[@THESUBZILLA]

**steels your wallet instead**

[@nuttbutter3214]

Thank you lmaooo

[@mqegg]

yeah hes gonne steal your phone since he notices you locking in on your wrist.

[@bonezkira4824]

3 min later I said look away you imbecile

[@CyanBlackflower]

~I see Apollo Robins as a master "martial artist". The mental & physical skills & training he has and uses are in principle exactly the same. An extremely high amount of discipline and "focused situational awareness" is involved, along with ones "whole being". Years of practice, and SELF discipline developing a skill and craft to the extent that it can be performed seemingly without effort, and the ultra finely honed motions and techniques are often invisible to an observer, invoking astonishment and or appreciation for feats witnessed yet unseen, and the core "secret" of the craft. I suppose this is why some people who are very highly skilled in these ways are commonly referred to as "Magicians". ~When someone has such complete understanding, and dominion over their craft, so they deploy it to perfection effortlessly, making it look easy...Only Then are they truly a Master. I am always very impressed and I marvel at what the human body & mind is capable of when properly conditioned - incredible feats, not accessible and impossible to those who have not traversed the "Rite Of Passage", the "Conditioning" passion, and devotion, needed to Master a craft, and it could be almost anything...which to the untrained and unconditioned majority of us, can sometimes seem to involve the supernatural. Because I recognize these special features in Apollo, I think of him as a Master Martial Artist. If his skill level and philosophy were ANY less, I would perhaps see only a common expert "pick-pocket".

[@amyj86]

Awkward moment when he's caught throwing his wallet lol

[@professorgame3662]

First reply for 8 years

[@Gamersunite2506]

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[@headwallet5072]

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[@kingvexusmorpheusi3556]

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[@criticallol3039]

He's so good I learned how to be a master pickpocket just by watching him in this video and pickpocketed myself without even knowing it.

[@EmpireofGamesOFFICIAL]

What is the NAME OF THE MUSIC at the begining 00:00 till 00:18

[@solomonstello]

Thanks for showing me the art! Adding this to my playlist!!

[@herons6691]

Mom: He'll be a doctor Dad: He'll be an engineer Me:*already decided to be a master pick pocket*

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

There's gotta be people watching this video somewhere going "THAT'S the guy who stole my watch!"

[@Plant_Parenthood]

Like captain Raymond Holt!

[@arturiuxmandarinas4636]

Dont worry guys he just demonstrates this art, he never stolen anything

[@HandroXYT]

Or did he?

[@Naruto75177]

@@HandroXYT Vsauce theme suddenly plays

[@justaduckwithdrip2664]

Lol

[@edgarpy1088]

Como espectaculo y entretenimiento, es fantastico. Gracias por compartir.

[@sorkaem]

Thons guy sounds like he has a PhD on how to pickpocket ! It’s crazy how much experience and knowledge he has on the subject !

[@silverkeystoalchemicalgold3358]

At the end with the sugar packets- “That’s the family fortune” Brilliant.

[@therealsigmamale2911]

This is an awareness video for people to avoid Apollo Robbins on the streets.

[@cozymode70]

His TED talk unconsciously introduced me into ASMR a few years ago

[@snail_decoy]

his name should be Hermes not Apollo!

[@dustinbruce]

I’ve always wanted to meet Apollo. I’ve always sort of prided myself in my situational awareness, so I’d love to interact with a master of manipulation. I feel as though it’s be a very humbling experience 😂

[@dustinbruce]

@@Erik-tp6ko 😳😳😳 my phone wallet and keys! 😨

[@DavidBrocekArt]

Society: Pickpockets are bad! Also society: Wow I love watching this guy

[@seanc9507]

LMAO very true! My theory is that pickpocketing is something we all can relate to on one level or another: whether as a victim, a witness, or engaging in it as a prank on someone we know. If you frame a pickpocketing skill as a tutorial as a way to defend against it, you can basically get away with it with anyone! 😉

[@shawnguy3005]

Art, beauty or Symphany, by any other name is as graceful. a pleasure mystro.

[@Musse2009]

Hahaha what a masterpiece. The phone pickpocketing was legendary 👏👏👏

[@landr9391]

This guy has the perfect name to be an archer 🏹

[@LittleParade_]

This is strangely intimate-

[@TrulyAmerican1944]

This guy probably did his girlfriend 100 times and she still thinks she's virgin.

[@bijotitus3251]

Best tutorial ever, thanks❤️