Here’s a balanced review of hosted by Brian Brushwood .
If you want to relive the magic, the official playlist is available on YouTube. However, note that the rights have shifted over the years. Scam School - Episodes 01-100 - Brian Brushwood
The first 100 episodes established the "Scam School" formula: a setup (the "hook"), the performance (the "sting"), and the technical explanation. 2.1 Physics-Based Bar Bets and Puzzles
Go ahead. Learn the scams. Get the free drink. Just remember the first rule of Scam School: Don't get caught. Here’s a balanced review of hosted by Brian Brushwood
– A must-watch for aspiring bar magicians, but casual viewers may find the low production value jarring at first. Brushwood’s charm and the sheer volume of usable tricks make it a classic of early YouTube/independent web series. Best consumed in small doses—try 5–10 episodes at a time.
The premise was simple: Brushwood visited bars and public spaces to demonstrate mind-bending tricks, "scams," and propositional bets on real people, then turned to the camera to teach the audience exactly how it was done. The goal? To make viewers the most interesting people in the room and, ideally, help them never pay for a drink again. The Humble Beginnings (Episodes 1–25) The first 100 episodes established the "Scam School"
Spanning 100 episodes, Scam School covers a wide range of topics, from classic cons like the Ponzi scheme and the Nigerian prince email scam, to more modern threats like phishing attacks and cryptocurrency scams. Here are some of the key takeaways from the first 100 episodes:
Did we miss your favorite scam from the first 100 episodes? Grab a deck of cards, pour a drink, and re-watch the classics—they hold up better than you think.