约翰·特托罗向安全专家阿波罗·罗宾斯学习扒窃技艺

演员约翰·特托罗在拍摄由诺亚·塞根执导的新片《纽约唯一的活扒手》期间，为塑造角色哈利，向著名魔术师兼安全专家阿波罗·罗宾斯系统学习了扒窃技巧 1。这一指导过程发生在纽约麦迪逊广场公园，罗宾斯详细传授了偷窃手法、步态以及行话等核心技能 1。

阿波罗·罗宾斯拥有独特的职业转型背景，他从曾经的犯罪经历转变为专业的安保咨询顾问 1。他曾于2012年成功清空前总统吉米·卡特特勤局人员的口袋，取走了包括行程表、徽章和车队钥匙在内的物品 1。目前，罗宾斯经营着一家名为Ludus Labs的安全公司，主要为政府承包商提供安全建议 1。

对于特托罗的学习表现，罗宾斯评价道：“His hands—he’s like a concert pianist!”（他的手——就像一位钢琴演奏家！）1。罗宾斯将自己的角色类比为“Like a fight choreographer... But I was a theft choreographer.”（就像一位动作指导……但我是一名盗窃动作指导。）1。此外，他还强调：“There’s a fine line between fondling and pickpocketing.”（猥亵与扒窃之间只有一线之隔。）1。

Actor John Turturro is preparing for his role as Harry in the upcoming film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, directed by Noah Segan 1. To authentically portray the character, Turturro received specialized training from Apollo Robbins, a renowned magician and security expert serving as the film's pickpocket consultant 1. The instructional sessions took place at Madison Square Park in New York, where Robbins guided the actor through the mechanics of theft, including gait and jargon 1.

Robbins brings a unique perspective to the craft, having transitioned from a background in crime to becoming a professional security consultant. He currently operates Ludus Labs, a company that provides security advice to government contractors 1. His expertise was notably demonstrated in 2012 when he successfully emptied the pockets of Jimmy Carter’s Secret Service detail during an official trip, removing items such as itineraries, badges, and motorcade keys without detection 1.

Describing the skill level required, an observer remarked on Robbins’ dexterity, stating, “His hands—he’s like a concert pianist!” 1 Robbins views his role not merely as a performer but as a technical specialist, comparing himself to a fight choreographer with the distinction, “Like a fight choreographer... But I was a theft choreographer.” 1 He also emphasized the subtle boundaries involved in his craft, noting, “There’s a fine line between fondling and pickpocketing.” 1