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You've seen
him all over TV, now see this international corporate favorite
LIVE. Interactive comedy pickpocket stage show blends hilarity
+ reality. High impact, audience participation for small
to huge audiences. With smart, timely, and useful content,
audiences learn through their tears of laughter. Different,
powerful, side-splitting. Bonus: see real thieves on video.
Bob Arno is now
available for hospitality suites, cocktail parties and trade
shows!
“Having worked with Bob Arno on two different
occasions I can unequivocally state that there is no chance
of failure if you engage him for your event. Bob is one
of the most detailed, thorough, determined and talented
individuals I have ever worked with. Totally focused on
making your event a success, Bob immerses himself in your
firm’s business, culture, people and processes in
order to maximize his performance. In addition, Bob will
push you to think outside the box on the marketing execution
of your final product. You will not be disappointed and
your clients will be in awe.”
Paul Taroli
Sr. Partner and Managing Director
CSC Global Business Solutions Marketing
Bob Arno doesn't look back. In
a swift dash through the audience with a warm handshake
here, a Machiavellian greeting there, he darts deftly toward
the stage. In 30 seconds he's grabbed the valuables of many
and the rapt attention of all.
Zero to hilarity in 60 seconds. Have you
got a minute? Because that's all it takes for Bob Arno to shift an audience
through a full range of emotions: confusion, surprise, admiration, intrigue,
and awe. From then on, he maintains a steady pace of hilarity. Comedy,
satire, and slick scams are cleverly blended into a superbly-executed
professional demonstration of pickpocketing, revealing the sly tricks
of the pickpocket who plys city streets worldwide.
Exclusive video footage is projected, of
actual street crime as it happens. These are not re-enactments, but real
pickpocket and other street thieves caught in the act, as only Bob Arno
could catch them. As an integral part of the presentation, this film
footage informs, amazes, and prepares the audience for Bob's next segment,
a dramatic and comedic take on how it really happens.
Suave and foxy, the gentleman thief doesn't
stop at the usual pinching of wallets, watches, and pocket contents.
Nothing a victim possesses is safe from Bob Arno's lightning lifts. Although
he makes his brand of thievery respectable, he nevertheless generates
a lurking sense of danger, proving again and again that no one is immune
to his cunning diversions. His blend of brilliant thievery, pure visual
hilarity, and savage wit makes him a first-class sensation at corporate
affairs and special events worldwide.
In an age of junk-food entertainment and
formula humor, Bob Arno redefines dynamic comedy. His devilish antics
bring forth every range of laughter, starting with a few knowing chuckles
and building to a tumultuous roar of comic hysteria. His pace is relentless;
the result an explosion of mystery, mockery, and acid-sharp reality.
His non-stop commentary makes heads spin, while people actually double
over with laughter, gripping handkerchieves to their eyes. Tasteful enough for the most conservative
business affairs, The Art of the Steal is always tailored to suit the
clientele. This audience participation format results in a high-impact
and exciting entertainment event when the typical stand-up comedian or
magician just isn't enough.
This highly visual comedy breaks all language
barriers. However, Bob speaks English, French, German, all the Scandinavian
languages, and a little Japanese.
He's
so different.
Not a stand-up comedian or a magician who pops out of boxes.
You've never seen this before. While there are a handful
of pickpocket entertainers in the world, none has taken
the theme to the extent Bob has, offering a full hour of
innovative, educational, fascinating, and funny pickpocket
entertainment, free of fluff and padding.
There's
amazement, too.
While Bob is definitely weighted toward the
comedy vein, the incorporation of video has allowed Bob to garner
a strong awe factor as well. Bob shows a three-minute video-clip
of real pickpockets in action. This is his own astonishing footage,
not re-enactment, shot in streets around the world. The video segues
into an on-stage dramatization of the criminal technique, with a
surprising finish -- always an audience favorite.
Live
video.
Depending
on venue, budget, and desires of the client, he also incorporates a unique
form of live video. Disguised, he'll steal from unsuspecting guests before
the performance--while a hidden video catches him in the act. Later,
during the show, the video is projected to the great surprise and enjoyment
of the guests, including the "victims."
Real-world
advice.
Bob
always spends a few minutes talking about how real street-thieves operate
and how savvy travelers can foil them. Even after a performance meant
to be pure entertainment, he is always profusely thanked by guests for
his invaluable advice. People are universally fascinated by what Bob
calls "The Serious Side of Stealing."
Speaking
of which.
Bob
also offers a one-hour lecture under that name which, while very serious,
includes comedy and dramatic demonstrations. He has polished this lecture
in front of police departments, security professionals and, among the
most demanding audiences of all, the sophisticated passengers on around-the-world
cruises.
A
class act.
Yes, it's audience participation; but oh-so-elegant and
always in the best of taste, proven by repeat bookings by
Fortune 100 companies and round-the-world cruise lines.
Bob's presentation is accessible and appreciated by all
sorts of audiences because he tailors the performance to
suit the clientele. He's had equal success with groups like
Toastmasters International, to American Express, to the
top twelve, yes, twelve, executives of Morgan Stanley Investment
Bankers.
High-impact.
Powerful, and dynamic are words used by special events planners
to describe Bob's presentation. Amazing, sidesplitting,
and dynamite are words his audiences walk away with. For
conventions, lectures, and special events, the verdict is
unanimous: There Arno Better!
*Recent
quotes.
"Fantastic performance! You had our members laughing
for 45 minutes"
--Frank Sablone, TLMI
"Incredible! You enthralled
and educated our audience."
-- Marc Watts, Bunzl
"Rave reviews! Terrific show."
-- Ed Panuska, George Harms Construction Co.
"Valuable and entertaining. Feedback has been GREAT!"
-- Ashley Crunsstedt, AFLA
"A grand success! Informative and entertaining."
-- Cheryl Mitchell, YPO
"Great fun, with some valuable lessons."
-- Steve Patscot, GE HealthCare
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