Saturday Night Contest - APOLLO ROBBINS : Roundtable

[j.bayme]

To follow Apollo's first release on theory11 - the VCR Change - we thought it appropriate tonight to host a new roundtable discussion. Each time we do this, we will involve a different artist or artists, and we will answer questions directly from you.

Apollo is one of the world's most renowned pickpockets - a magician - a creator - a performer. Today, Apollo serves as the lead consultant for the successful TNT show Leverage (he choreographs many of the scenes), as well as private performances, where Apollo wins over the crowd one pocket at a time.

Tonight is a rare opportunity for you to ask Apollo questions directly. Ever wanted to get started in this field? Here's your chance to ask a pro. If you're unfamiliar with Apollo's work, check out his demo reel here in the t11 media section.

All questions must be submitted on or before 10:00pm EST, and the podcast with answers direct from Apollo will be posted around 11:00pm EST tonight. As is tradition, we will select one random member whose question is asked during the podcast to receive the 1-on-1 video of their choice.

Ask away - looking forward to having a great discussion tonight. Limit of three questions per member - make it count!

UPDATE : Podcast has been posted. Listen to it now here.

[Jack Webster]

1) What got you into pick pocketing/scamming/magic?

[Creeper]

Have you ever been caught pickpocketing? If so has someone ever gotten angry at you for doing so?

Whats the best resource for getting started in pickpocketing?

How do you justify all the moving around when pickpocketing? I'd like to get into it, but I saw a performance vid of you performing and you were moving around like crazy. Don't get me wrong, your the best at what you do, but I don't know if I personally would be able to pull something like that off.

[RDChopper]

What is the best thing that you remember about a particular pickpocket that you made? something special about it.

[Bao Hoang]

!) Do you sometimes get in trouble because of your pick pocketing?

[jake the snake magic]

Apollo,
As a magician who his main tricks are diversion and pickpocketing should I say, how have you overcome to people that you are not doing this type of magic and taking peoples personal items to rob them, but as entertainment purposes?

-Jake

[TheCardician]

1) what tips would you give an aspiring pick-pocket?
2) how do you practice?
3) could you explain some of the phycological methods you use? Such as misdirection techniques, etc.

[Jack Webster]

2) how would a youngster like me get into pick pocketing?

[jake the snake magic]

Apollo,
Growing up many magicians start magic by seeing stage performers like Copperfield or street close up and cards, etc. Besides how you got into it, was there ever a certain magician who did the same style magic as you (Pickpocketing) that inspired you?

-Jake

[gabemagggic]

When did you start picpoceting and when did you start the magic?
How can You practice picpoceting?
What is the best place tp picpoceting?