I have been very fortunate to have been invited to lecture and to give audio visual talks around the world, not only on the topic of Jack the Ripper but other equally interesting crime-related topics such as “Serial Killers”, “Modern Day Forensics” Crime Prevention”, Along with talks relating to myths and mysteries from around the world that have fascinated and captivated the imagination of the public at large for many years.
Recent additions to my lecture program feature a four-part series of lectures titled “The Dance Crazes of the 1920`s-1970`s” and the newest the “Magic of Motown” charting the history of this legendary music label and the artists who gave so much pleasure in the 1960s
The details of all my highly interesting and informative talks are set out below and can be tailor made to last between 60 minutes and 2 hours.
“Jack the Ripper- “The Real Truth”
In this presentation, I reveal the results of my lengthy cold case re-investigation into this murder mystery, which has fascinated people worldwide for 130 years. The results of which now dispel and shatter the myth that surrounded Jack the Ripper and The Whitechapel Murders.
The Magic of Motown
This is a 60-minute audiovisual presentation charting the history of this iconic record company that changed the face of music in the 1960s and features many song clips of hits from the many groups and artists whose songs are timeless.
Throughout the Sixties, Tamla Motown produced a catalogue of artistes such as “The Four Tops” “The Supremes” “Stevie Wonder” “Martha and the Vandellas” whose hit records cannot be rivalled such as “You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me,” “Heat Wave,” “Dancing in the Street,” “Tracks of My Tears,” “Where Did Our Love Go,” “My Guy,” “My Girl,” “Baby Love,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” “I Can’t Help Myself,” “Get Ready,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” and many more.
Many of the hit records were simple love songs that told simple stories, often in joyously happy or heartbreakingly sad ways, with Tamla Motown becoming know as the pride of Detroit, and the pride of black America.
“Forensics an aid to Modern Day Crime Detection”
“The World`s Worst Serial Killers”
An audio visual insight into the world`s worst serial killers, highlighting the pain and suffering the victims endured, the anguish the relatives suffered, as well as highlighting the errors made by law enforcement officers in at times allowing some killers to go free and kill again before finally being incarcerated
“The Mysteries of the Seas”
“Protecting valuables and avoiding tourist scams”
“The Mysteries of the Skies-The UFO Phenomenon”
“The Apollo 11 Moon Landing – Fact or Fiction”?
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN-P.T.BARNUM-THE UNTOLD STORY
“P.T. Barnum has been immortalized in Barnum the musical, and the more recent award winning musical. “The Greatest Showman” But was he in reality how he has been portrayed.
P.T. Barnum “The Untold Story” is a 2 hour audio visual presentation which tells the real truth behind P.T. Barnum and his world wide rise to fame as and entrepreneur, hoaxer and circus owner.
Playing upon the public’s interest in the unusual and bizarre, P.T. Barnum scoured the world for curiosities, living or dead, genuine or fake. By means of outrageous stunts, repetitive advertising, and exaggerated publicity, Barnum excited international attention, making vast sums of money by displaying, and exploiting those with physical disabilities exploiting and promoting them as “Human Oddities” with names such as “The Four Legged Woman” “The Human Worm” The Ape Woman. The Bearded Lady” “Tom Thumb” Their stories, and many more are featured during this 2 hour show, along with the many amazing animal acts which together made up “The Greatest Show on Earth”
The Untold Story of PT Barnum is also an historical and nostalgic trip back down memory lane for the older generation to the days when the circus came to town. For the younger generation it is a historical journey back to see, and experience the magic of the circus, which they may never have seen, or experienced, which sadly has now all but disappeared for ever.
A journey back in time for an audio and visual insight into the many unusual “human” side show acts and attractions who toured the world with a circus which was started by PT Barnum and came to be known as “The Greatest Show on Earth” in the late 1800`s
“Psychics, Mediums, and Clairvoyants- EXPOSED?”
“The UK`s Worst Serial Killers”
An audio visual insight into some of the UK`s worst serial killers, from the early Victorian period to the present day.
“The British Police at Work-From arrest to conviction”
“Murder Mystery Fun Quiz”
STRICTLY DANCE
An audiovisual, hand-clapping, foot-tapping nostalgic look back at the many, and not so many famous dances, and dance crazes, and dancers from those golden years of music and dance, which led to the shaping of many of the modern-day dances as they are known today.
Each segment is 45 mins+ and each can be booked separately or as 2-hour theatre show. All feature an audience dance participation spot at the conclusion subject to space being available.
“Alcatraz”
“The Pirates of the Caribbean – The real truth”
For further enquiries and bookings contact tmarriott@btinternet.com.
Television Credits
September 2015 – CBS Reality “Unsolved”
March 2015 – BBC 2 “State Secrets” with Michael Portillo
February 2015 – Channel Five “Jack the Ripper” A New Suspect
Oct 2013 – Channel Seven Australia
August 2011 – BBC 1 “National Treasures” Jack the Ripper
May 2011 – Channel Five Television, Sydney, Australia
April 2011 – Channel Nine Television, Sydney Australia
April 2011 – National Geographic Documentary-“Finding Jack the Ripper”
April 2011 – Fox News USA
Jan 2011 – ZDF Television Germany “Jack the Ripper The German Suspect”
Numerous other radio and press interviews with media outlets worldwide over the past five years on the subject of Jack the Ripper and serial killers.
When any television program is filmed there are the hilarious bloopers that occur. As was the case when filming the above documentary for National Geographic. (Click link to see one such hilarious blooper)