Long Island Magician Busted for Alleged "Hidden Camera"

Newsday reports that Robert Infantino, who calls himself "Long Island's Favorite Magician, was arrested for allegedly "secretly videotaping" a woman and her two daughters "during a 'free photo shoot' at his home." Oh no, not the "free photo shoot" scam! Infantino's other business, Infantino Productions offers "Family Photography, Modeling, Headshots, and more" and adds "If you'd like a FREE photo shoot...contact me and we'll go over the details of what you're interested in doing (family, fashion, headshots, glamour, etc)." Apparently the woman and her girls, ages 10 and 14, took him up on the offer but then noticed a "camera hidden in a box in a changing room" where they had been changing outfits. Newsday says he was charged with three counts of second-degree unlawful surveillance.

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By Jen Chung in News on August 21, 2008 9:12 AM

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Scout1

Holy crap, that website is gold! From the testimonials page, it's easy to see why people chose him after seeing that atrocious portfolio. I mean how can you miss when he comes with testimonials such as: (from http://www.infantinoproductions.com/accolades.htm)

"I hope to work with you in the future"

Priscilla NY

"Hey, nice photos!"

Stefani NY

"I would be interested in doing a shoot with you"

Priscilla NY

And, no there's nothing to worry about if someone that is also a magician makes you an offer that causes you to respond:

"I am truly flattered that you would want to photograph me.

I would be an idiot not to take you up on the offer. So, yes please contact me"

Valerie NY

No strings attached. Just don't mind that ticking shoe box.

NannyState

We shouldn't rest easy until all these dirty magicians are dragged into court.

Steven

Was he going to sell the video? Wonder if has done this in the past and got away with it?

nomnomnom

Wow - that's some awful portfolio he's got.

Rfive

what he doesn't list on his site is his preference for 15 yr old long island girls and the lone occasional tranny (sorry valerie).

what part of his server features the "girls changing room" section? I couldn't find it.