Hello.
My name is Robert Österman. Or when I'm working it's Robert Ace; Magician and pickpocket expert.

I work full-time as an entertainer and lecturer. Performing at corporate events and larger private events. I also occasionally use my powers for the greater good and teach security personal how to spot pickpockets so they can catch them.

Except for that I'm a geek, with major interests in comic books, cartoons, and a healthy dose of Psychology.
I also enjoy martial art, Stand-up comedy, traveling and doing dumb things to tease an adventure out of the day.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Two reasons, where the second one is the msot important:
1) I'm working in the lucrative field of professional entertainers. Meaning I save a buck wherever I can.

2) The more strangers you meet, the greater the chance for an adventure.
And couch surfing sounds like a great way to meet cool people.
And hopefully make new friends around the world.

I have traveled around Europe before and ended up coach-surfing with people I meet while traveling, that later became long time friends. I hope to repeat that many times over. :)

Interests

• traveling
• magic
• martial arts
• languages
• psychology
• travel
• adventure
• manga
• doctor who
• stand up comedy
• comedy
• self-development
• comic books

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've stolen a watch from a pickpocket in Barcelona 2014.
And as a result I got to spend 3 hours with the pickpocket mob, and I managed to have them share some of their tricks.
This information I later put in my lecture teaching people about thieves.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can happily teach all you want to know about how to avoid pickpockets, scam artists and the like.

I have also studied Psychology most of my life, especially as a tool for self improvement. So if that's something you're interested in we can talk for hours about that.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A house guest that will bring a lot of energy, and curiosity in your and your story.
Oh and magic tricks.
There is likely to be a few impromptu performances.
The advantaged of having a magician at your coach.

I can also as I mentioned earlier share what I've learned studying pickpockets and scammers for the last 5 years.

And if we click chances are good adventures will ensure.
Or just someone to chat about dumb stuff with and have a laugh.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden