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

Super Fun, Super Simple Match Trick!

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 – running time 11:10

In this episode we stump our guests with a puzzle that requires the simplest of props! All you need are some matchsticks and either a coin, a paperclip, or in this case, an Altoid.

In this episode, we stump our guests with a puzzle that requires the simplest of props! All you need are some matchsticks and either a coin, a paperclip, or in this case, an Altoid. Use the matches to set up an "alarm system" around the Altoid and try to remove it without touching the matches. BONUS: A Scam School graduate shows us what she learned from a classic episode!

The Sentinels

00:19 | Play

Alarm Disengaged

04:40 | Play

Classic Scam School Lesson Revisited

06:26 | 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
Episodes:
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