Michelle English
Composition 1510
October 10, 2014
The Art of
Misdirection
I recently watched the TED talk by Apollo Robbins titled “The
Art of Misdirection”. Apollo was hailed as the greatest pickpocket in the
world. During his performance he demonstrated how specifically directing
someone’s focus can provide interesting results. Apollo also questions how
attentive we are of our surroundings by testing us with actions we perform on a
daily basis.
I absolutely enjoyed Mr. Robbins’ TED talk. It was an
excellent mixture of comedy and information. He provides a live demonstration
of his talents and it’s nothing short of impressive. As he pulls a member of
the audience onto the stage he begins to manipulate his focus in such a way
that allows him to literally steal a watch right off his wrist. Apollo’s
fluidity while at work is a sight to behold.
The TED Talk can be viewed here.
