PERSON: Erik von Markovik

Self-employed

Pick-Up Artist, Host

Just The Facts:
Erik James Horvat-Markovic is his real name. His alternate name, Erik von Markovic, isn't any better.
Was thrust into popularity by being the focal point of "The Game," a book written by Neil Strauss.
Is "The World's Greatest Pick-Up Artist," a title equal in prestige to "Tire Salesman of the Month."
Hosts VH1's reality show "The Pick-Up Artist."
Penned the misogynist materpiece "Mystery Method: How to Get Beautiful Women into Bed."
Learned everything he knows about picking up women from the completely related field of magic.

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