The Magicians of Crime
Director Sam Queen
Countries United States, United States
Duration 12 min
Synopsis
Pickpockets and magicians have coexisted ever since there were people to be fooled. One operates in the theater while the other operates in the streets, but both of them end up with some of your money. The main difference is that you know when you’re paying to see a magic trick from a magician while pickpockets come as a surprise. This short documentary explores the relationship between magic and pickpocketing through the eyes of a magician, a police officer, victims of pickpocketing, and an elusive pickpocket. It is a dark and magical documentary that will leave you wondering if pickpocketing is a crime or an art form.
Pickpockets and magicians have coexisted ever since there were people to be fooled. One operates in the theater while the other operates in the streets, but both of them end up with some of your money. The main difference is that you know when you’re paying to see a magic trick from a magician while pickpockets come as a surprise. This short documentary explores the relationship between magic and pickpocketing through the eyes of a magician, a police officer, victims of pickpocketing, and an elusive pickpocket. It is a dark and magical documentary that will leave you wondering if pickpocketing is a crime or an art form.