James Freedman

Who is James Freedman?

James Freedman is a British pickpocket entertainer, sleight of hand artist and expert on stealth crime and theft from person. He is most well known for his skill as a pickpocket and his ability to secretly pick the pockets of volunteers. For this reason, he is also known as 'The Man of Steal'.

James Freedman has picked the pockets of the Mayor of London, The Chancellor of the Exchequer and The Governor of The Bank of England. In 2013 Time Out magazine wrote that he is "the world's number one pickpocket".

Freedman is an authority on pickpocket techniques and is consulted by police forces and security professionals to share his expertise.