Scam School

Hosted by Brian Brushwood. New episodes Wednesdays.

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

The Scoop

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 – running time 11:52

This week we've got a bar room classic-- learn it now so you don't get punked at the bar!!

This week we've got a bar room classic-- learn it now so you don't get punked at the bar!!

Setup: Pour about a shot of water into a saucer or small plate. The challenge is to use a few standard bar items to get as much water into the glass, in as little time as possible. (warning: make sure you don't have a ton of napkins around... They'll just soak everything up and throw it in the glass)

The solution: Using matches and a lime, light some matches suspended over the water, then place the glass upside down over the whole thing. The matches will snuff themselves out, and the change in air pressure will cause all the water to suction into the glass!

Brian challenges his ususpecting dupes to empty a tray of water as fast as they can.

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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:
Credits