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David Avadon is a daring pickpocket with dashing finesse. He is the country's premier exhibition pickpocket, and one of the few masters in the world of this underground art. He's been the featured entertainer for corporate events throughout the United States and in London, Singapore and Tokyo.
Avadon has appeared on national television more than a dozen times to demonstrate his light-fingered stealing. On the ABC morning show, he managed to slyly nab a spectator's watch, wallet and necktie in less than ninety seconds! Celebrity pockets picked by Avadon include those of Michael Douglas, Pierce
Brosnan and Tony Shalhoub.
What happens in Avadon's one-of-a-kind entertainment? He invites several fellows onto the stage to view his boggling sleight of hand. They become part of his hilarious magical antics. Minutes later the unsuspecting volunteers are shocked when Avadon hands back an array of stolen watches and wallets, checkbooks and keys—even their belts and neckties! His act is lightening fast and brings roars of laughter.
 
Who are Avadon's favorite on-stage victims? Politicians! David has picked the pockets of various mayors, assorted councilmen and congressmen—even a United States Attorney General. Why politicians? "Well," reasons Avadon, "I take special pleasure in doing to them what they've done to the rest of us for years!"
After witnessing Avadon's performance, the police chief of Oakland, California said, "I don't know whether to lock him up or put him on the payroll!"
Read reviews of Avadon's performance
Read about his adventures in Singapore
Avadon is an expert on the techniques of whiz mobs, teams of pickpockets who fleece millions of victims every year. He has taught police officers and security guards around the country the secrets to spotting these invisible criminals. He's lectured to thousands of business travelers revealing the simple safeguards to ensure that wallet and traveler reach the final destination together.
As a technical advisor, he has choreographed pickpocketing sequences for many television and motion picture projects including the caper film Confidence with Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz.
Read a thank you note from one Las Vegas casino's chief of security
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