Vic Botterill Talks

01/01/1970

  Talks and Activities in the Vic Botterill Talks PortfolioTalksBody Language (1): (Proxemics, gestures and eye contact)How do police officers know that you have seen them? Why are some people more likeable than others?  What are the secrets to be found in a handshake?  There are some women who are irresistible to men whether they like it or not.  What are the mysterious messages they unconsciously send?  Discover answers to these questions as well as enjoying fascinating insights into personal space, eye behaviour and the business, social and courtship gazes (Suitable for after dinner functions when projector not appropriate)Body Language (2): (Liars and Lovers)More secrets about sex signals, desire and lust.  What are the signals that attract others?  How to spot a lie or a liar.  Spellbinding and intriguing. (Best, but not essential) when audience have already heard Body Language (1).                                 The Nursery Rhyme DetectiveDo you remember all those nursery rhymes you used to recite as a child. They all seemed quite harmless, strange sometimes and meaningless as well. But the truth is that many of those little verses contained stories and secrets that were hidden beneath the radar of the State and other agencies of Power. Who was Georgie Porgie, what was going on involving blackbirds baked in a pie, and how could a well be on top of a hill? People sometimes ask "What is British Culture?" Certainly it is in our history and this fascinating talk explains how.The Five Minute Palmist:   After this session you will be able to fun read your hand.  Spot someone having a secret affair by looking at their sinister hand! Good fun and superb entertainment.           (Suitable for after dinner functions when projector not appropriate)                                                               Moments, Memory & Magic:  Do you forget other people's names.  Find yourself in one part of the house and wonder why you are there.  Put it down to age. Forget it.  It happens to young and old alike; but not everyone.  The mysteries of the brain revealed.  It's truly magic.                                                                   "We are the White Cells"   An old time sergeant told Vic that the  police were the equivalent of the white cells in body of society.  He often came to ponder that assertion during his 30 years service.  This is a talk that will amuse, amaze and astonish. (Suitable for after dinner functions and group meetings. Not a power point presentation).I May be Prejudiced but I'm not a Bad Person:                                                                                                   The truth about prejudice.  Forget about political correctness.  Discover the difference between attitude and behaviour and why that difference is crucial.  Learn the frightening truth about Allports Scale of Prejudice.  A challenging talk but not threatening or labeling.                                                                      The Master Persuader's Toolkit: