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Grissom · 5 January 2011, 06:21 AM

Reading the recent post about Bezel Theft reminded me of Derren Brown, who literally could have you GIVING him your watch, keys, wallet, money, and cellular telephone......if you ran into him on the London Underground (no scarf needed, and more than a bezel potentially gone).

Seemingly no extra protection, or watch security measures would keep your watch safe from him (if you actually wear it, that is!).....

Quite the entertainer......and I had forgotten about him until I was reminded of him (and David Blaine) by reading the Bezel Theft attempt post....

Have no idea if any of this is "real", but here are a few interesting videos of him "at work"....Enjoy!!

Nathan

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/575769...an_gypsy_scam/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vz_YTNLn6w

(Interesting, but quite long.....)

mjm800 · 5 January 2011, 06:50 AM

These aren't the droids your looking for.

Seriously I hope that I am strong minded enough to not fall for that. Then again being the rude cold hearted New Yorker that I am I never stop to help a stranger.

dnagwhogas · 5 January 2011, 07:35 AM

Wow! I've seen the videos and it's pretty interesting. Is this even real? Wow!

MortgageGuy · 5 January 2011, 07:45 AM

Oh MY

I am cutting up paper now...

rolexertion · 5 January 2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Grissom

Reading the recent post about Bezel Theft reminded me of Derren Brown, who literally could have you GIVING him your watch, keys, wallet, money, and cellular telephone......if you ran into him on the London Underground (no scarf needed, and more than a bezel potentially gone).

Seemingly no extra protection, or watch security measures would keep your watch safe from him (if you actually wear it, that is!).....

Quite the entertainer......and I had forgotten about him until I was reminded of him (and David Blaine) by reading the Bezel Theft attempt post....

Have no idea if any of this is "real", but here are a few interesting videos of him "at work"....Enjoy!!

Nathan

Hmmm...I'd think it would be useful to know your store cashier was stupid enough and gullible enough to accept plain paper instead of money, even momentarily.

darthmouse · 5 January 2011, 08:57 AM

I've seen Derren's show, I think on BBCA. Insane, some of the stuff he does.

hsfrank · 5 January 2011, 09:50 AM

I am blown away by his skill. Distract then baffle them and they don't even question what their eyes must see.

ParisDakarBmw · 5 January 2011, 10:00 AM

If the person distracts the seller for a split second, and jumble's the routine, they could do plenty.

We don't have too many people around here do more than shoplift, or pay with fake cash, but I could see this happening.

darthmouse · 5 January 2011, 10:36 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=befugtgikMg

This one blows my mind- Derren makes a man believe he always wanted something completely different from what he originally claimed...

Badfish179 · 5 January 2011, 11:30 AM

This guy is amazing!

rolexsubdate · 5 January 2011, 11:46 AM

He is clever at misdirection but the again, he is dealiing with half drunk clowns....these pathetic people deserve to lose their stuff if this is their attention span.

JBat · 6 January 2011, 02:55 AM

So, is he using hypnosis or what? It's hard to believe someone would just hand over their goods otherwise.

5 January 2011, 06:21 AM	#1
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	DERREN BROWN: Scarier than Bezel Theft! Extra Protection/Watch Security USELESS! :-) Reading the recent post about Bezel Theft reminded me of Derren Brown, who literally could have you GIVING him your watch, keys, wallet, money, and cellular telephone......if you ran into him on the London Underground (no scarf needed, and more than a bezel potentially gone). Seemingly no extra protection, or watch security measures would keep your watch safe from him (if you actually wear it, that is!)..... Quite the entertainer......and I had forgotten about him until I was reminded of him (and David Blaine) by reading the Bezel Theft attempt post.... Have no idea if any of this is "real", but here are a few interesting videos of him "at work"....Enjoy!! Nathan http://www.metacafe.com/watch/575769...an_gypsy_scam/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vz_YTNLn6w (Interesting, but quite long.....) __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

5 January 2011, 06:50 AM	#2
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	These aren't the droids your looking for. Seriously I hope that I am strong minded enough to not fall for that. Then again being the rude cold hearted New Yorker that I am I never stop to help a stranger. __________________

5 January 2011, 07:45 AM	#4
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Oh MY I am cutting up paper now... __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

5 January 2011, 09:50 AM	#7
hsfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Herbert Frank Location: Middletown,De Watch: President Posts: 1,641	I am blown away by his skill. Distract then baffle them and they don't even question what their eyes must see. __________________ Time and Tide wait for no man Rolex Cellini 4133 Tudor North Flag HERS: Rolex TTDJ

5 January 2011, 11:30 AM	#10
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	This guy is amazing! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

5 January 2011, 07:35 AM	#3
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Wow! I've seen the videos and it's pretty interesting. Is this even real? Wow!

5 January 2011, 08:57 AM	#6
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	I've seen Derren's show, I think on BBCA. Insane, some of the stuff he does.

5 January 2011, 10:00 AM	#8
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	If the person distracts the seller for a split second, and jumble's the routine, they could do plenty. We don't have too many people around here do more than shoplift, or pay with fake cash, but I could see this happening.

5 January 2011, 10:36 AM	#9
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=befugtgikMg This one blows my mind- Derren makes a man believe he always wanted something completely different from what he originally claimed...

5 January 2011, 11:46 AM	#11
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	He is clever at misdirection but the again, he is dealiing with half drunk clowns....these pathetic people deserve to lose their stuff if this is their attention span.

6 January 2011, 02:55 AM	#12
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	So, is he using hypnosis or what? It's hard to believe someone would just hand over their goods otherwise.

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