Prepare to be dazzled, amazed, educated and amused – all at the same time! Lee is a Master Pickpocket and member of the Magic Circle with a MIMC (Gold Star), the highest award possible. Recognised as one of the premier pickpocket entertainers around the globe, Lee is the UK’s only pickpocket that was headhunted and hired to be the headline act by world renowned company Cirque Du Soleil.
Lee has recently been hired as a consultant on a new upcoming Disney Plus series called ‘A Thousand Blows’ which is due to hit our TV screens in 2025, staring and written by Stephen Graham. Lee can be seen in action pickpocketing for Virgin Media-02 viral campaign and in a social media campaign for AXA health card. He was a consultant and performer in the Cohen brothers’ Hollywood blockbuster movie Holmes and Watson in 2019. He is also part of the crew in an immersive entertainment show for Bombay Sapphire Gin, seen in multiple award-winning show ‘The Grand Journey’, and he is presently helping Channel 5 with TV show ‘Shoplifters & Scammers: At war with the Law”.
Lee also helps business teams focus on awareness and safety… During a booking by Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal football team, with the players relaxed and their attention elsewhere, Lee went to work and within an hour, he had relieved some of the world’s best footballers of their phones, room keys, and iPads. The lesson was simple yet profound: if you lose focus, even for a moment, you can lose everything. Arteta’s bold move wasn’t just a gimmick. it was a masterclass in the importance of awareness in every aspect of life and business, where the margins between success and failure are slender. A single lapse in concentration can lead to missed opportunities and costly mistakes.
Perfect for trade shows, corporate events, mix-and-mingle environments, Lee will raise laughter, amazement and conversation with his pickpocketing and close-up magic. He has a strong reputation in the corporate entertainment world, with an impressive ability to deliver a fun, jaw-dropping performance to impress and entertain your guests. He can create a bespoke show and change his act according to your taste and environment. It is also possible for him to run with any theme, to any era, with custom made movie quality costumes.
Repertoire
Lee specialises in the following areas:
- Stage based shows
- Walk about, close-up magic and pickpocketing
- Emcee, Master-of-Ceromonies
- Team-building sessions
- Safety and crime prevention keynote speeches and workshops
Act information
Lee’s performances are nothing short of spellbinding. His ability to pickpocket with finesse and humour makes his act both fascinating and highly entertaining. His talent as a theatrical pickpocket and ability to act as a character from any era (or just himself!) ensures that your event stands out and whether its stage based or roaming amongst guests, his performances are a perfect icebreaker.
When it comes to making your company event unforgettable, whether it’s a gala dinner, awards ceremony, or party, the choice of the Emcee (Master of Ceremonies) can make all the difference. Lee brings a unique blend of entertainment, expertise in crime prevention, and captivating stage presence to your event. He has over 30 years’ experience mesmerising audiences, including celebrity figures like Piers Morgan and members the Royal family.
Lee teaches his tricks of the trade and recreates old-school heists in his roles in for media and the big screen, but these same skills can be taught in corporate keynote and team-building sessions, as well as in employee safety workshops, focusing on awareness, quick thinking, and staying one step ahead. Each demonstration of his pickpocketing skills is coupled with essential insights into crime prevention, security and self-awareness making his act not just amusing but incredibly informative. His stage pickpocket act is available in English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese.
