253 - The World's Greatest Con - Brian Brushwood (rebroadcast)
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In this episode, we sit down with famed stage magician and infamous instructor of the school of scams, Brian Brushwood, whose new podcast explores the world's greatest con artists and con jobs from World War II to modern game shows.
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