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Ben Seidman
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Ben Seidman blends sleight-of-hand, comedy and pickpocketing into a captivating performance that challenges perceptions. His interactive shows reveal the psychology of misdirection while keeping audiences laughing. Beyond mere entertainment, Ben equips viewers with sharper observational skills and insights into human behavior in our distraction-filled world.
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Ben Seidman combines sleight-of-hand artistry, comedy, and pickpocketing into a uniquely captivating performance that challenges perceptions while delivering non-stop entertainment. As a featured performer on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" and creative consultant for major entertainment projects, Ben has established himself as the "magical pickpocket" with a devoted following across Instagram and YouTube platforms.
Ben transforms standard entertainment into an interactive experience where deception becomes illuminating. His performances reveal the psychology behind misdirection while keeping audiences laughing throughout. By demonstrating how easily attention can be manipulated, he provides fascinating insights into human behavior and communication patterns in our distraction-filled world.
Audiences leave Ben's shows not only thoroughly entertained but equipped with sharper observational skills and practical tools for recognizing manipulation. His unique blend of comedy and psychological insight creates an experience that resonates long after the final applause, sparking conversations about perception and trust.
Book Ben Seidman when you want your event to feature entertainment that's as thought-provoking as it is unforgettable.
Ben Seidman's unique blend of sleight-of-hand artistry, comedy, and pickpocketing creates an interactive experience that both entertains and reveals fascinating insights into human behavior. Book this "magical pickpocket" for your next corporate event to give your team an unforgettable performance that will sharpen their observational skills while keeping them laughing throughout.
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Email ben.seidman@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Ben's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Ben Seidman performs a live interactive show combining sleight-of-hand, pickpocketing, and comedy, in which audience members become unwitting participants in demonstrations of misdirection and psychological manipulation. The format moves between stand-up comedy and close-up magic, with Seidman lifting items from audience members to illustrate how attention and perception can be exploited.
Ben Seidman performs stand-up comedy combined with sleight-of-hand and pickpocketing, suited to corporate events and live audiences seeking interactive, psychology-themed entertainment. He is a featured performer on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
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