magician and expert witness in scams
Brian Brushwood
magician and expert witness in scams
About Brian
Brian Allen Brushwood, born on January 17, 1975, is an American magician, author, lecturer, YouTuber, and comedian. He is best known for his series Scam Nation, previously called Scam School, where he demonstrates social engineering tricks that can be performed at bars to obtain free drinks. The show emphasizes entertainment and educational aspects of social manipulation in casual settings. In addition to Scam Nation, Brushwood co-hosts several podcasts including Weird Things with Andrew Mayne and Justin Robert Young, Cordkillers with Tom Merritt, and Great Night with Young. He has also been a regular guest on the This Week in Tech podcast. As a performer, Brushwood travels across the United States performing his Bizarre Magic stage show. He is the author of six books and has co-hosted a YouTube show called The Modern Rogue with Jason Murphy. His appearances extend to numerous national television programs, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CNN, and Food Network. Brushwood's work combines entertainment with a focus on social engineering, making him a notable figure in the fields of magic and scams.
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Latest interviews
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Politics Politics Politics
FINAL Texas Predictions! Exploring the Uncanny Valley of AI Ads (with Brian Brushwood)
May 26, 2026
The Future Frames Podcast with Andy Beach
Episode 008 - Brian and Andy Go Galaxy Brain
May 18, 2026
After Things Podcast
Aliens, Boltzmann Brains, and Codex Automation
May 12, 2026
After Things Podcast
Moon, Mars, and Missteps: A Space Saga
Mar 23, 2026
After Things Podcast
Moon Missions and AI Battles: A Space Odyssey with a Side of Silicon Valley Drama
Mar 23, 2026
After Things Podcast
Space Shenanigans and the Future of Human Spaceflight
Jan 30, 2026
After Things Podcast
Bear Evictions and Genetic Tinkering: A Peek into the Future
Jan 30, 2026
The Magic Word Podcast
952: The Many Faces of Brian Brushwood
Jan 29, 2026
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After Things Podcast
9 episodes
Shows
9
Politics Politics Politics
2 episodes
Shows
2
The FAIK Files
2 episodes
Shows
2
The Future Frames Podcast with Andy Beach
1 episode
Shows
1
The Magic Word Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Squaring the Strange
1 episode
Shows
1
The Cracked Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Why Do We Do That?
1 episode
Shows
1
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