Bob Arno is a crime expert and uses comedy to get points about risks across to corporate and private audiences. He is a comedy pickpocket performer with 30 years of performing across four continents behind him. Bob delivers material that results in sustained laughter, but he mixes it with a gripping reality of real-world risks. He delivers thoughtful and timely presentations.
He is regarded as an authority on crime and is a consultant for security, police, and film producers. He and his wife, Bambi Vincent, authored a book How to Avoid Thefts, Cons, and Street Scams. Bob is serious about safety. Yet, he is hysterically funny when he talks about shady con games and audacious thefts.
Bob spent 20 years tracking street thieves in top travel spots to record them in action so he can show audiences what to look for and protect themselves. He is an expert on demeanor and con games. His presentations include recorded conversations with criminals to understand their mindset.
He is currently engaging audiences at corporate events with a high-visual, physically funny show that includes audience participation. He is multilingual so Bob can always make the audience comfortable.
Those who invite Bob back frequently include the Tourism Safety and Security Conferences and pre-Super Bowl seminars for law enforcement and security. He has lectured for various police departments including those in Chicago, San Diego, Houston, Las Vegas, and Detroit, among many others.
Bob has been quoted or featured on most major television channels.
