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Lee Thompson

Lee Thompson

Transform PSHE Education: Instill Confidence and Resilience with World-Leading Safety Skills and Street Smarts for Your Students!

Lee Thompson is a world-renowned authority on personal safety and pickpocketing prevention, offering dynamic keynote talks and interactive workshops designed for students and educational institutions.

With over 35 years of experience, Lee brings unparalleled expertise to schools, colleges, and universities, empowering audiences with essential skills to navigate urban environments safely. He is not just an entertainer; he is an educator with a mission. Recognised as the UK’s only pickpocket to headline for Cirque Du Soleil, Lee has also contributed to various media platforms, including TV and film, where he shares his expertise on crime prevention and personal safety. Lee's engaging, interactive delivery makes his sessions both informative and entertaining, leaving a lasting impact on all who attend.

His sessions are about providing actionable insights and practical advice to enhance personal safety and urban awareness. Through engaging storytelling and interactive demonstrations, Lee ensures that students, staff, and the wider community gain valuable knowledge to protect themselves both online and offline.

Lee’s sessions are:

Shield Against Scams, Cons, and Online Threats: Students will learn how to outsmart street scams and develop situational awareness for safety in physical and digital realms.

Fortify Students for Safe Travels:Discover secrets to safeguarding valuables and protecting identities, enabling carefree and enriching journeys.

Stay Ahead of ID Theft: Learn to outwit contemporary thieves, ensuring E-safety and a secure experience for all.

Elevate PSHE Education: Empower students with confidence and resilience, ensuring they walk the streets with their heads held high.

Beyond his expertise in personal safety and crime prevention, Lee Thompson is also an elite magician, holding the prestigious title of Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star—the highest award given by the President of The Magic Circle, an honour bestowed upon only 300 magicians worldwide. Lee’s trademark trickery has dazzled audiences from Tom Hardy to Arnold Schwarzenegger, from luxury cruise lines to the world’s most prestigious theatres. Whether it's incorporating physical comedy, masterful misdirection, or stylised sleight-of-hand illusions, Lee’s performances are guaranteed to captivate and amaze, making him the perfect choice for events that require both education and entertainment.

Testimonials from Teachers

“I had no idea you had done that!”



– Piers Morgan, Good Morning Britain, ITV

"Lee is that perfect mix between subject expert and entertainer. I have booked him a few times now and he has never failed to blow up the room regardless of the audience profile. Book him now!!!"


– David Hyner, Motivational Speaker

“You’ve got ME watch!”

– Matt Baker, Live on the One Show

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West Midlands

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