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Where can one legally train and practice the skill of pickpocketing in Alberta, Canada?

Asked by talljasperman (21916points) June 13th, 2013

Is real life pickpocketing anything like fiction? Is it fun for magic shows to demonstrate?

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Inspired_2write's avatar

Interesting that pickpocketing and magic are simular.
So take magic as a training ground.

talljasperman's avatar

@Inspired_2write Do you have any suggestions for where I can learn magic online? I’ll check YouTube and come back.

Edit I found some videos on YouTube.. I will look for schools in Canada.

talljasperman's avatar

@talljasperman I guess the modern pickpocket is using credit card skimmer…I am looking for old fashioned slight of hand.

bea2345's avatar

When I was very young, I tried to replicate the description of a pocket being picked. It came from Oliver Twist and I tried it on my father. He was not pleased, but understood the explanation – done “purely in a spirit of scientific inquiry.”

OneBadApple's avatar

Wait, you’re being just a little unclear.

Do you wish to pickpocket in Alberta, or just train to pickpocket there and then….you know…. pickpocket in the city or your choice ?

talljasperman's avatar

@OneBadApple Build the skill so it could be used at a renaissance fair for fun in a contest, no crime involved as all would consent in a game over a week. No cutpurses just strait surface stealing.

SadieMartinPaul's avatar

I’m not understanding at all. Do you want to pick pockets—be a street criminal—or do you want to learn sleight of hand as a performing art?

talljasperman's avatar

@SadieMartinPaul I just want to understand Dungeons and Dragons better so I can be a realistic Dungeon master and better fiction fantasy writer…. I tend to spend lots of time wondering how and what if… Its my hobby. So to be a street criminal, but not using any of these skills except to show off or if I need some slights of hand in an emergency…I think these skills , like bouldering on a mountain fun, and I would like to try it.

OneBadApple's avatar

Can you be at Columbus Circle in New York City this Saturday at, say….11:00 pm ? If so, just hold up a sign which says

ANTONIO
or
‘QUICK MAXIE’

They will teach you anything you will ever need to know, no charge to you.

Just tell them that your friend OBA sent you…
.

talljasperman's avatar

@OneBadApple Sorry I am on disability I only have enough money for my meals on wheels and a big mac and rent. I was hoping for a YouTube link or some advice starting a dungeons and dragons fantasy society in Red Deer Alberta. My adventure days are over… That and I am chicken to do anything fun any more…

OneBadApple's avatar

OK, I think Quick Maxie might make house calls.

Let me get back to you….

Blueroses's avatar

You could try looking up local entertainers for hire. Ask if you can hire lessons from a sleight of hand professional.

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