MentalTheft

by Paul Newton, Jesse Lawrence, Diane Ivory

Overview

Any IT or physical security expert will tell you that the weakest link in any system are the people using it. As an expert in utilising the weaknesses of the human mind, Paul Newton - magician, mind reader, hypnotist, public speaker and mischief-maker - travels the world helping people to understand how to stay safe from fraudsters, scammers and hackers.

Bringing these teaching to a wider audience, MentalTheft the book helps people to understand the dangers and how to protect against them. Aimed at everyone, from people at home with their families, to people in their places of work and their bosses. 

This book is packed full of advice, with interesting and often funny stories and anecdotes. With guest appearances from experts and people who have experienced things first hand, this is a book that will keep you enthralled whilst teaching you how to keep your friends, family and colleagues safe.  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781838254117
Publisher:	MentalTheft
Publication date:	12/01/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	231 KB

About the Author

Paul has been a magician for most of his life, ever since his parents bought him a Paul Daniels magic set for his birthday. Magic has been his main career for over 10 years, having stepped away from the corporate world to follow his passion. He had many different jobs in the past, including working in theatres as a technician, as well as working within sales teams around the country. The last "proper" job Paul had was working for Thomas International helping companies understand their staff better with the use of psychometric assessments. Understanding people and how they tick has helped Paul produce and design shows all around the world. He uses trickery, stagecraft and blatant cheating to entertain and confuse crowds of people. In his book, he explains how his love of magic and mind reading techniques made him realise that people can be duped into giving away their closest secrets. This can include their passwords, PIN numbers and so many other things that could make personal and business security a massive issue. He now travels the world, in person or via the internet, helping people realise that their world could be so much more secure with just a few tweaks. Paul lives on the south coast of England with his wife, his daughter and his soppy dog.
Jesse studied as an engineer, getting a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. However, his time at university made him realised that his understanding of people is where his skills really lie. Having spent most of his career in sales and marketing roles, he has also become widely known as a photographer, especially for weddings in the South of the UK. With a lot of experience in the security, military and IT sectors, Jesse has not only been a big part of getting the image of MentalTheft right, but also understanding the marketplace. As a photographer, Jesse is extremely proactive in campaigning about positive body image and has been published in a number of articles around the subject. Jesse can be found in the South of England with his wife and their amazing doggy, both of whom have gotten used to having cameras pointed at them.
Diane is a former Scotland Yard Fingerprint Expert and CSI with 29 years' experience examining crime scenes and fingerprint comparison. When she left the Police, Diane set up Forensic Minds and deliver CSI themed fun and immersive events for corporate clients, educational workshops in schools, colleges and to home educated young people. Based in Norfolk and with my team of former fingerprint experts, CSIs, police officers and private investigators, deliver events across the UK and overseas.

Editorial Reviews

"Paul Newton is not only an amazing magician, but the way in which he applied his unique set of skills to the uncovering of scams and security threats to individuals and businesses is extraordinary. If you have concerns about fraud, identity theft or cyber security, you NEED to read this book!" Sam Pearce, Swatt Books

"I've given up trying to work out how he does it but never cease to be amazed that he can." Simon Clarke, Radio DJ

"I have performed with Paul on many a function. The reactions he gets when he steals people's personal info is brilliant. It's the one thing people remember for ages." Matt Stirling, Magician, Mind Reader, hypnotist, stunt man, BGT finalist and he's even been in the Star Wars franchise!!!!

"No matter how good I am at stealing your phone, Paul is able to unlock them and access your data by knowing your secrets! Paul's ability to steal your personal data, passwords and more, is second to none... I may have Paul's watch, but he now seems to own my house, car and pet Labrador. I don't trust this man but my wife thinks he's adorable... you decide who's right!" James Brown, Professional Opportunist

"PIN numbers and Passwords. Neither are safe, in a room full of people watching he had them away. You SERIOUSLY need to listen to this guy. Entertaining, energetic and educational in equal measure!" Brad Burton

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