Global PUA Summit

1. Mystery

He published a book that you can find in bookstores across America about his method. He began personally teaching workshops again. He released a massive new course of original content. He pioneered a new lifestyle based on the one he lost with Project Hollywood, with Project Miami and now he’s back in Los Angeles.

But the biggest achievement for Mystery in 2007 was his television show The Pick Up Artist on VH1. It was quite an achievement to get that show on the air, and bring the pickup community into the mainstream. Mystery showcased his talents as a teacher and a seducer on that show, and did it in a way that was very positive for the community at large.

And with that show, Mystery has crafted a new and exciting lifestyle based around the celebrity that it garnered. It’s almost as if he’s transcended being a pick-up artist and moved into celebrity territory. But despite all this, Mystery is still as big of a pioneer as he’s always been in the pick up community, and that is why we are ranking Mystery as the #1 PUA of 2007. It’s been a long time in coming, and he deserves it.

2. Style

So Neil Strauss was dethroned in 2007, but that doesn’t mean he’s any less awesome than he ever has been in the PUA arena. In fact, he really gave Mystery a run for his money this year.

2007 Saw Neil release two new pick-up books, a bundle called the Rules Of The Game. It also saw the development of the Stylelife Academy, which is one of the best pick up and seduction sites on the internet in my opinion (even if it is a bit pricey to be a member of.) Neil has really been refining his techniques and methods to teach people in Stylelife how to become honest to god pick up artists, and people have been loving his teachings.

And though Neil has been absent from the mainstream media, that hasn’t stopped him from creating his own videos with former celebrities in an effort to get the word out about his Stylelife mission. I have no doubt that these videos will do a lot to bring new people into the community.

On top of everything else, Neil has consistently been trying to perfect his “relationship” game, which is like the PUA equivalent of the 9th circle of jedi masterdom. Few PUAs ever focus on relationships with the women they pick up, but Neil has been working hard to master this high-end level of game. I’ve seen some of the girls he’s been in relationships with in 2007, and all I can say is WOW. Not only have they been gorgeous, but they’ve also been incredibly fascinating women.

Though Mystery is now number one, I don’t take anything away from Neil Strauss. He’s consistently one of the best pickup artists and teachers out there.

3. AFC Adam Lyons

Even though AFC Adam Lyons was already considered one of the top pick up artsits in the UK, he was relatively unknown here in America until we brought him to the PUA Summit 07. Seen here first, Adam Lyons shocked and amazed the community with all new theories, and a totally unique understanding of the game. His meta game tactics and massive social proof concepts were a very welcome addition.

This guy’s game is RADICALLY different from anyone elses I’ve seen, which is incredibly refreshing to think that there’s still innovation out there not based on the Mystery Method model. Adam is a London-based pickup artist and the head of the London Seduction Society. His entire game is based around Social Proof. He doesn’t use any routines or openers or anything like that. In fact, his approach is very “AFC” like, hense the nick-name.

Adam likes to brag that is game all about having “no game.” He creates and cultivates a lifestyle that attracts women to him like magnets. The women of his that I’ve seen are also of the quality that I’ve seen Mystery and Style get - which is to say the girls are GORGEOUS.

Talking with Adam feels like you’re getting a crash course in Pick-Up from an entirely different perspective. He’s funny, interesting, and more than willing to share his techniques with anyone who’s interested in them.

Long Story Short: AFCAdam is the newest, most exciting talent in the pick-up world I’ve come across in a long, long time, and I have a feeling 2008 might be his year to reach #1 status. We’ll have to see.

Top Pick Up Artists: numbers 4-10 in Random Order

Brad P
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Even though a lot of guys thought Brad P. looked like he might be another Mystery clone, he turned out to have really original material and some of the best openers in the game.

The Asian Playboy

Winner of “Best Asian Pick Up Artist” award, Asian Playboy has been the number one instructor for minorities for 4 years now. This year, Asian Playboy started a new bootcamp company that is open to all ethnicities and styles of pick up. The ABC’s of Attraction is an extremely soid structure that intergrates all the styles including, In-Direct, Natural, Direct-Game, and a new Hybrid stye.

MeHow

Get the girl was a really popular and well written book, and MeHow is quickly growing his company.

David Wygant

Although respected for years in the dating community, David Wygant was totally unknown in the pick up artists community until we brought him to the summit last year. Now he is very popular especially with his day game bootcamps.

*The top 10 PUA of the Year awards was popularized and written by Thundercat’s Seduction Lair