Scam School

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If Harvard offered a PhD in deceit, this would be it. Award-winning magician Brian Brushwood takes viewers on an inside tour of bar tricks, street cons and scams. If you watch carefully, you'll never have to pay for a drink again! Read More

Dime in Bottle Scam

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 – running time 09:44

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Intro to the Dime in the Bottle Scam

How do you get the dime out of a corked wine bottle?

Grab an empty wine bottle, drop in a dime, then replace the bottle's cork so it's all the way flush.


Without damaging the bottle, FIRST remove the dime, and THEN remove the cork.


This one just flat out sounds impossible, but the two-part solution will drive them crazy!

00:20 | Play

How to Get the Dime Out of a Corked Wine Bottle

To remove the dime first, use your thumb or some silverware to push the cork all the way into the bottle. Once the cork is loose inside, you can pour the dime right out!

05:02 | Play

How to Get the Cork Out of the Wine Bottle

To remove the loose cork, twist up a cloth napkin and insert it inside the bottle. Tilt the bottle so the cork falls into the folds of the napkin, then yank it right out!

06:44 | Play

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Show Title:
Scam School
Description:
If Harvard offered a PhD in deceit, this would be it. Award-winning magician Brian Brushwood takes viewers on an inside tour of bar tricks, street cons and scams. If you watch carefully, you'll never have to pay for a drink again!
Categories:
Awesome Science, Comedy, How-To & DIY
Launch Date:
Apr 6, 2008
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