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vipermj9
04-13-2008, 05:40 PM
I want to get a copy of Cheats, Cons, Swindles & Tricks: 57 Ways to Scam a Free Drink but can't find it anywhere. Where can I buy it?
kevincollateral
04-13-2008, 07:43 PM
yeah i was wondering the same thing. not on amazon...not on his site. i want it!
Ouch! They want $32 for a copy here (http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?S=R&bid=9189723976&cm_mmc=shopcompare-_-base-_-aisbn-_-na) That seems... Unreasonable to me. You could send in a scam and if he uses it, he'll give a free copy.
kevincollateral
04-13-2008, 08:19 PM
Ouch! They want $32 for a copy here (http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?S=R&bid=9189723976&cm_mmc=shopcompare-_-base-_-aisbn-_-na) That seems... Unreasonable to me. You could send in a scam and if he uses it, he'll give a free copy.
its used too!
shwooddotcom
04-13-2008, 08:40 PM
I'll hook you guys up, gratis. If you don't mind paypalling me $4 bucks to cover shipping and such, I'll mail a copy out to you, along with some extra promo goodies.
just write me at brian@revision3.com with the subject "gimme a book" if you're interested.
kevincollateral
04-13-2008, 08:53 PM
I'll hook you guys up, gratis. If you don't mind paypalling me $4 bucks to cover shipping and such, I'll mail a copy out to you, along with some extra promo goodies.
just write me at brian@revision3.com with the subject "gimme a book" if you're interested.
sweeet.. i am emailing you now! thanks brian!
murphy1d
04-13-2008, 10:23 PM
Ouch! They want $32 for a copy here (http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?S=R&bid=9189723976&cm_mmc=shopcompare-_-base-_-aisbn-_-na) That seems... Unreasonable to me. You could send in a scam and if he uses it, he'll give a free copy.
I'll vouch for this. He liked an idea I sent in and he is sending me a book.
Don't know if he'll use the idea, but the fact he's sending a book speaks volumes.
kevincollateral
04-13-2008, 10:51 PM
I'll vouch for this. He liked an idea I sent in and he is sending me a book.
Don't know if he'll use the idea, but the fact he's sending a book speaks volumes.
meh i have no ideas...im dull. so i sent him $4...and now im getting a book!
nextgenxbox
04-15-2008, 12:31 AM
I'll hook you guys up, gratis. If you don't mind paypalling me $4 bucks to cover shipping and such, I'll mail a copy out to you, along with some extra promo goodies.
just write me at brian@revision3.com with the subject "gimme a book" if you're interested.
Does that offer to apply to all us scam school forum users? :) (Please say yes :()
shwooddotcom
04-15-2008, 01:06 AM
ah, what the hell. Sure. I'll give 'em away until I change my mind.
We're going out on the road from tues-friday this week, so they won't go out until the weekend, but sure.
xibalba
04-15-2008, 03:00 AM
Sounds sooo tempting
jmp2071
04-15-2008, 04:52 AM
Between me and my brother we got about 6 at the live diggnation in saint louis. Its a cool book if you read it through and try some of the tricks
kevincollateral
04-29-2008, 04:49 AM
I still haven't received my book :( I have been so pumped to check the mail each day and I keep being let down!
I hope you are out touring Brian and didn't get a chance to mail it. Or maybe I got scam schooled!!! haha :)
shwooddotcom
04-29-2008, 05:33 AM
Me, scam? What?
I am on the road right now (headed to NY tomorrow night), but before we left we sent out a batch of like 20 books and stuff. Lemme know when you got it.
jordanm85
04-29-2008, 07:31 AM
That would be a good one. This thread ends up being the next episode of Scam School.
Between me and my brother we got about 6 at the live diggnation in saint louis. Its a cool book if you read it through and try some of the tricks
No wonder I didn't get one. Although I did get one of those energy drink hats, so I was happy enough.
kevincollateral
04-29-2008, 04:34 PM
Me, scam? What?
I am on the road right now (headed to NY tomorrow night), but before we left we sent out a batch of like 20 books and stuff. Lemme know when you got it.
Awesome. I will keep looking for it each day, and keep you posted! Thanks
spiri
04-29-2008, 10:16 PM
ah, what the hell. Sure. I'll give 'em away until I change my mind.
We're going out on the road from tues-friday this week, so they won't go out until the weekend, but sure.
You're awesome!
A shame I live in Denmark. I don't think I can allow myself to ask for a book :p
nextgenxbox
04-29-2008, 11:11 PM
Me, scam? What?
I am on the road right now (headed to NY tomorrow night), but before we left we sent out a batch of like 20 books and stuff. Lemme know when you got it.
I got mine. I sent you a thank you PM. :)
kevincollateral
04-30-2008, 01:28 AM
I got mine. I sent you a thank you PM. :)
dang...hope mine didnt get lost in the mail!
samureye
04-30-2008, 01:56 AM
I can see it now...
"Today on Scam School we show you an elaborate scam that involves getting a show on Revision3 about scamming people, getting a book published on scamming people, and being savvy enough to use a forum. We're showing you how to make tens of dollars by promising people a free copy of said book if they paypal you $4 shipping. It's risky, but could net you upwards of $16 dollars, just like me."
Sorry, I refuse to send money to this guy.
http://www.dxibalba.com/sada.jpg
Or, I don't have a Paypal account and still want a book :(
shwooddotcom
04-30-2008, 05:01 AM
"Today on Scam School we show you an elaborate scam that involves getting a show on Revision3 about scamming people, getting a book published on scamming people, and being savvy enough to use a forum. We're showing you how to make tens of dollars by promising people a free copy of said book if they paypal you $4 shipping. It's risky, but could net you upwards of $16 dollars, just like me."
LOL!!! I've been found out!!!!
nextgenxbox
04-30-2008, 08:22 PM
Read about half of it and it RULES! I love that every trick is very simple and doesn't require much... usually just cards, coins, etc...
kevincollateral
05-05-2008, 01:09 AM
seriously..anyone else get their books?
mine must be lost in the mail.....i think im gonna go cry in the corner!!
shwooddotcom
05-05-2008, 03:21 AM
Hey kevin-- you're in Ft. Worth, right? it should definitely have arrived by now. I'll send another tomorrow.
kevincollateral
05-05-2008, 03:42 AM
Hey kevin-- you're in Ft. Worth, right? it should definitely have arrived by now. I'll send another tomorrow.
yeah thats what i was thinking..cause you are only in austin right?
thanks again brian! i appreciate it. i am dying for this book!
bani-banan
05-05-2008, 05:02 AM
Do you ship overseas? =) Sweden to be more specific.
(Damn, I've asked that question a million times today. Nobody in the US ship to Europe)
nextgenxbox
05-05-2008, 05:34 AM
You should release it as a free pdf Brian. That way people all over the world can own a copy. :) Unless you actually do sell it. Not sure. I know you're fire book is for sale, not sure if this one is also for sale or used a promotional item.
It's a cool book. I really am enjoying it. :)
shwooddotcom
05-05-2008, 06:40 AM
You should release it as a free pdf Brian. That way people all over the world can own a copy. :) Unless you actually do sell it.
Man, that's a really interesting proposition. I do sell a few copies here and there (occasionally at shows, etc), but I hadn't really written the book intending it for mass distribution... I think it's a great book, but I pretty much wrote it in a week and always figured I'd get around to writing the "real" book later. But I worry that giving it away as a .pdf would diminish it's value to folks who have paid for it...
what do you guys think?
spiri
05-05-2008, 08:56 AM
Do you ship overseas? =) Sweden to be more specific.
(Damn, I've asked that question a million times today. Nobody in the US ship to Europe)
Oh what the hell, someone else asked. I'll second that question :)
Release it in pdf format in exchange for a small amount or donation, perhaps? Paypal would make it easy, I'd certainly buy a copy. I'd also but a copy of the actual book if it were sold in Australia (or if I lived in the U.S.), regardless if it were available as a free pdf or not. :)
murphy1d
05-06-2008, 05:41 PM
Man, that's a really interesting proposition. I do sell a few copies here and there (occasionally at shows, etc), but I hadn't really written the book intending it for mass distribution... I think it's a great book, but I pretty much wrote it in a week and always figured I'd get around to writing the "real" book later. But I worry that giving it away as a .pdf would diminish it's value to folks who have paid for it...
what do you guys think?
My thought, there will always need to be a "mark" to use the trick on. Too many people knowing the trick means less marks. If you want the book, send Brian something in return.
kevincollateral
05-06-2008, 10:08 PM
WOOOHOOO! i got my book! thanks so much brian. 2nd times a charm :P and just in time for my birthday tomorrow. gotta go read now! bye.
nextgenxbox
05-06-2008, 11:10 PM
My thought, there will always need to be a "mark" to use the trick on. Too many people knowing the trick means less marks. If you want the book, send Brian something in return.
That's a good point.
I guess doing what Brian is doing now/did (giving it away to the fans on the forums) is cool. :)
While a free pdf would be awesome for people, you are right that if everyone knows the tricks then it pretty much takes away the surprise part of the show.
esophagus
05-07-2008, 09:38 PM
I say release it as a PDF. If you are worried about diminishing the value of the book then you should release just the first chapter as a PDF, with the rest available for a small amount.
travislopes
05-07-2008, 10:14 PM
Just got the book today. I love it! Instead of talking about downloading it as a PDF, why not just take Brian up on the deal is offering and get the book for $4. It's definitely worth it.
We dont all live in the US.
jaderobbins
05-16-2008, 05:38 PM
got my book today! Thanks man, you are a hero!
dash2
05-29-2008, 04:05 AM
Got mine here in Oregon in just over a week. Thanks Brian! Keep up the great work!
shwooddotcom
05-29-2008, 06:22 AM
Got mine here in Oregon in just over a week. Thanks Brian! Keep up the great work!
Cool. Glad it arrived ok. And big thank-yous to everyone being patient with me getting those out. Crazy travel schedule makes it a little tough to be consistent.
nextgenxbox
05-29-2008, 07:56 AM
Cool. Glad it arrived ok. And big thank-yous to everyone being patient with me getting those out. Crazy travel schedule makes it a little tough to be consistent.
Can't really complain when it's free. :)
And it's good to know you're busy. A great magician such as yourself deserves all the work in the world!!
Did you/are you going to try out for this year's America's Got Talent?
Didn't you try out once before?
shwooddotcom
05-29-2008, 04:44 PM
Did you/are you going to try out for this year's America's Got Talent?
Didn't you try out once before?
Before the show first aired they asked me to try out. I sent them a video of the full show, but they thought all my good stuff was "too edgy," and just wanted me to do the brick-break-over-the-head routine (which is far from my favorite routine... there's not a lot of creativity in it).
It seemed like they were just looking for filler acts to get eliminated early, so I never pursued it.
Now I'm going through the same thing with the new gong show on comedy central. If they want me to do something like the "nail in the eye" gag, I'll do it, but if they're looking for a chump, I might find myself too busy to help them. :-)
nextgenxbox
05-29-2008, 07:28 PM
Oh, that sucks. I guess they were scared that you would win... which you probably could if they let you do all the crazy stuff. :)
I think Comedy Central would be more edgy and let you do "the good stuff" ... sure hope that works out.
Let us know and we'll make sure to tune in.
"I KNOW THAT GUY! And by know I mean I watch his show online!!!" is what I'll say when I see you on TV.
bani-banan
05-29-2008, 07:41 PM
I sent you an email in regards to getting your book in PDF form.
Have you read it or didn't you receive an email from a vulnerable swede? :)
shwooddotcom
05-29-2008, 07:59 PM
I sent you an email in regards to getting your book in PDF form.
Have you read it or didn't you receive an email from a vulnerable swede? :)
LOL... sorry! I got the email but remember thinking "hmm... I'll have to think about whether I want to have a pdf of the book floating around out there..."
and then apparently completely forgetting about your email. Sorry. :eek:
I'd love to get you a pdf, but for right now, I don't want to run any piracy risks... but if you don't mind getting me 10 bucks, I'll send it international post to ya!
bani-banan
05-31-2008, 11:20 PM
LOL... sorry! I got the email but remember thinking "hmm... I'll have to think about whether I want to have a pdf of the book floating around out there..."
and then apparently completely forgetting about your email. Sorry. :eek:
I'd love to get you a pdf, but for right now, I don't want to run any piracy risks... but if you don't mind getting me 10 bucks, I'll send it international post to ya!
I totally understand.
If you could PM the email address that is synced to your paypal account and I'll send you the money + address asap.
nextgenxbox
06-01-2008, 01:05 AM
You know what would have been cool ... if you tried out for America's Got Talent and went on with a shirt advertising the show. In big letters: www.ScamSchool.tv
:) Even if you got eliminated, 12-14mill people would have seen it. Hehe.
bani-banan
06-01-2008, 02:06 AM
You know what would have been cool ... if you tried out for America's Got Talent and went on with a shirt advertising the show. In big letters: www.ScamSchool.tv
:) Even if you got eliminated, 12-14mill people would have seen it. Hehe.
He said that he already tried out for America's got talent but that they said his acts was "too over the top".
I remember seeing that post in these exact forums ;)
nextgenxbox
06-01-2008, 04:29 AM
He said that he already tried out for America's got talent but that they said his acts was "too over the top".
I remember seeing that post in these exact forums ;)
I know what he said. I'm the one who asked.
That has nothing to do with my latest post.
It was a "It would have been cool if..." comment.
bani-banan
06-01-2008, 04:30 AM
I know what he said. I'm the one who asked.
That has nothing to do with my latest post.
It was a "It would have been cool if..." comment.
Touché!
dragonbladev
06-02-2008, 09:01 PM
after reading all these posts i feel like im a little late to say I JUST GOT MY BOOK IN!!!
THANK YOU brian for sending me this book, i will protect it with my life so your secrets dont get out :D
in other words ill be stashing it in the safest place i can think of (under my key board) LOL
nextgenxbox
06-02-2008, 10:56 PM
in other words ill be stashing it in the safest place i can think of (under my key board) LOL
Hah.. of all the places to hide something... you chose the worst. :)
bani-banan
06-03-2008, 10:43 PM
^
I sent him an email about his book in PDF form. If you read his replay to me (in this thread) you can see that he is afraid of piracy. Which I understand.
He asked me to paypal him $10 for shipping. I gave him $15:)
5 bucks for the cheapest starbucks coffee.
I'm longing for the book
nextgenxbox
06-03-2008, 11:46 PM
^
I sent him an email about his book in PDF form. If you read his replay to me (in this thread) you can see that he is afraid of piracy. Which I understand.
He asked me to paypal him $10 for shipping. I gave him $15:)
5 bucks for the cheapest starbucks coffee.
I'm longing for the book
Just don't feel jipped off when the book arrives... it's a small book... in my opinion worth $15, especially if you consider this as a thank you tip for the great scam school episodes too, but some people might not think so.
;) No offense Brian. But you know how people are... judge a book by its cover/page number/size. :-)
bani-banan
06-04-2008, 01:15 AM
Well, if I learn something from it I will probably be earning/saving more than $15 on alcohol and more.
Oh well. I could always demand a refund;)
shwooddotcom
06-04-2008, 06:10 AM
Don't sweat it Bani-- I'll also send you some DVD's of the live stage shows to make sure you get your money's worth. I'm in NYC right now, so gimme a few days to get home and I'll hook you up!
bani-banan
06-04-2008, 06:20 AM
Don't sweat it Bani-- I'll also send you some DVD's of the live stage shows to make sure you get your money's worth. I'm in NYC right now, so gimme a few days to get home and I'll hook you up!
Holy shit dude! You don't have to send me extra stuff! I was actually kidding.
But I guess I can't turn down free stuff :)
nextgenxbox
06-04-2008, 08:48 PM
Holy shit dude! You don't have to send me extra stuff! I was actually kidding.
But I guess I can't turn down free stuff :)
I got the promo DVD and mini-mag... they rock. This is the closest I'll come to seeing Brian live.
Do you ever come to Los Angeles Brian? :(
bani-banan
06-09-2008, 10:16 PM
I just got the stuff - AWESOME!
Going to be watching the DVD later on :)
Thanks once again!
edit: Damn! The dvd doesn't work on myh computer. It can't be regional coding and it can't be that it's NTSC. I've gotten chinese dvds working on this thing.
DAMN YOU VISTA!
thecowboy8x
08-25-2008, 06:05 AM
I've been looking all over the internet for this book ... is it too late to get a copy?
xshadowangelx
08-25-2008, 06:12 AM
I saw someone post that BB wouldn't send it in PDF incase of piracy, but do you realize that this book is already online and easy to get? I still would pay him for it to support him. He's the best at EVERYTHING give him some support and pay a little. The FireEating Guide is online too, yet I still bought it.
Maybe this was a bad place to post that, but maybe Brian, you can get rid of it. I don't got an exact site but google search does wonders haha. Hmm, maybe I should be stealing all the stuff, I don't want you to get "too big" cause then you wont respond to us fans of you like you do now. Lol, I like how it is now, but I know you probably want to get even bigger.
shwooddotcom
08-25-2008, 06:18 AM
I saw someone post that BB wouldn't send it in PDF incase of piracy, but do you realize that this book is already online and easy to get? I still would pay him for it to support him. He's the best at EVERYTHING give him some support and pay a little. The FireEating Guide is online too, yet I still bought it.
Maybe this was a bad place to post that, but maybe Brian, you can get rid of it. I don't got an exact site but google search does wonders haha. Hmm, maybe I should be stealing all the stuff, I don't want you to get "too big" cause then you wont respond to us fans of you like you do now. Lol, I like how it is now, but I know you probably want to get even bigger.
dude, by all means, PM or email me the links! I feel flattered that I'm being ripped off...
xshadowangelx
08-25-2008, 06:28 AM
dude, by all means, PM or email me the links! I feel flattered that I'm being ripped off...
hmm - ill try to find'em again for ya
I just joined and saw this, and since i havent seen it in the bookstore, was wondering if it was too late to get a copy, dont think i have a paypal, but would be glad to send a check/money order, or something of the like to you if it isnt too late to get my hands on a copy of what im sure is an awesome book.
xshadowangelx
08-25-2008, 06:55 AM
I just joined and saw this, and since i havent seen it in the bookstore, was wondering if it was too late to get a copy, dont think i have a paypal, but would be glad to send a check/money order, or something of the like to you if it isnt too late to get my hands on a copy of what im sure is an awesome book.
It is, I got it and it's worth it. Also, stay up to date on the Scam School episodes as they are awesome!
love the scam school episodes, easy to learn and some of the tricks like the static matches and 4 coin puzzle have amazed people i know at my job, pretty soon i go back to school and try to "acquire" soda/snacks from willing patrons at the student lounge ;)
xshadowangelx
08-25-2008, 07:09 AM
love the scam school episodes, easy to learn and some of the tricks like the static matches and 4 coin puzzle have amazed people i know at my job, pretty soon i go back to school and try to "acquire" soda/snacks from willing patrons at the student lounge ;)
thats the way i think about it - the fast and loose - definitely will be used in school - my teachers gamble with us - friends - anyone really - our school is far from others - ppl that transfer say how easy we have it cuz nobody really works we sit around and talk all day - most teachers will be there n just talk instead of work - that game will give me something to do - and win some free stuff [=
Free lunch all year??? haha
thecowboy8x
08-26-2008, 07:25 PM
What I meant was that I was looking online ... to buy it. Like amazon etc.
When I looked at this later it didn't seem like it read that way ... late night posting is never coherent.
I would still like to get a copy however.