CON How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these con tutorials to learn all about con with WonderHowTo's collection of free how to articles, like Fake Fingerprints, Pick a lock or padlock with household items, and Bump a Lock.

You'll also find several great pranks & cons tutorials in the Pranks & Cons category.

How To Fake Fingerprints

Fake Fingerprints

In order to fake a fingerprint, one needs an original first. Latent fingerprints are nothing but fat and sweat on touched items. Thus to ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 3,758

How To Pick a lock or padlock with household items

Pick a lock or padlock with household items

By LukeLiu4434 Knowing how to pick a lock can come in handy if you ever lose your key to your house, bike, or anything else secured by a ...more

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Written last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 121

How To Bump a Lock

Bump a Lock

"Bumping" a lock vs. picking a lock. - Bumping, also referred to as "rapping" is not a new technique for opening locked car doors. In fact ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 913

How To Cheat a Polygraph Test (Lie Detector)

Cheat a Polygraph Test (Lie Detector)

There are a variety of instances in which you may be subjected to a polygraph, or lie detector examination. These tests can be a source of ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,293

How To Cheat On Exams Using a Ti 86 Calculator

Cheat On Exams Using a Ti 86 Calculator

If you have trouble on your math and science exams, you can use your TI graphing calculator to store equations or even answers. Some ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 788

How To Crack a "Master Lock" Combination Lock

Crack a "Master Lock" Combination Lock

If you’ve forgotten the combination to a Master Lock combination lock , you have a few options. If the lock isn’t locked onto anything, you ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 9,401

How To Dilate or Shrink Your Pupils on Command

Dilate or Shrink Your Pupils on Command

What's the secret to giving someone the "evil eye" or "bedroom eyes"? It's all in the size of your pupils, believe it or not. Scientists ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 2,350

How To Do King's Rising Levitation

Do King's Rising Levitation

Levitation, an art, that in which enables one to float. In this guide, you will learn the Balducci Levitation, but better! Instead of one ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,474

How To Escape from a Straitjacket

Escape from a Straitjacket

Even though straitjackets are designed to restrain someone who's in danger of harming themselves or others, they also make a good challenge ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 101

How To Fall Asleep Without Letting Your Teacher Know

Fall Asleep Without Letting Your Teacher Know

Whether it is the long nights of partying, studying, or being plain ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 428

How To Hack a Coke Machine

Hack a Coke Machine

Want to dazzle your friends with your technical powers while checking out the profitability of a vending machine route? Read on. Most Coke ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 2,607

How To Hold a Door Open with a Coin

Hold a Door Open with a Coin

Doors that shut on their own are designed that way for a reason: to prevent the spread of fire and smoke in a building. Sometimes you need ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 975

How To Make a Padlock Shim

Make a Padlock Shim

Have you lost the key to a padlock? You could call a locksmith or cut the shackle, but you may be able to quickly and easily open it with a ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 410

How To Make a Secret Note

Make a Secret Note

There are many ways to make a secret note. Depending on the secrecy of what you have to say, these ways can vary drastically. Here are a few ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 143

How To Open a Combination Lock

Open a Combination Lock

A combination lock is very easy to open. Just follow these steps. If you forget your combination, check out this article , it may help you ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 815

How To Open a Door With a Knife

Open a Door With a Knife

If you want to open a door using only a knife, here's how you can do it. Push a flat implement into the door lock: When you are behind the ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,304

How To Spot Fake DVDs

Spot Fake DVDs

With unauthorized copies of movies and other media being sold around the world, you may be wondering whether that DVD you're eying is the ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 376

How To Win a Dollar with a Trick

Win a Dollar with a Trick

Here's a chance to win some extra bucks and at the same time, make your friend's eyes bug out in disbelief. Get a dollar and a friend. Bet ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 544

How To Create a Secret Box

Create a Secret Box

Perhaps you have love notes, a revealing diary or photos you never want another soul but yourself to see. Here is a suggestion for creating ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 710

How To Deal With Animals in Your House

Deal With Animals in Your House

This article is aimed at helping you to cope with those little uninvited guests (commonly known as pests), without having to resort to ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 120

How To Put Powerpoint Presentation on Web

Put Powerpoint Presentation on Web

5 ways to guide you to put PowerPoint presentation on Web and share with others. Want to share your original and creative presentations with ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 222

Debunk the fake candy machine hacks

Debunk the fake candy machine hacks

Candy machine hacks are so popular now, one might think it's easier to get candy from a vending machine than from a ... baby. Debunker Mike ...more

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By bird crick | Comments 0
Views 288

Hack a padlock with a soda can shim

Hack a padlock with a soda can shim

Yes. It works. But only if it's your lock. Otherwise it definitely does not work. In fact if you try this on that nerdy kid's locker and ...more

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By bird crick | Comments 0
Views 344

Master 3-card monte

Master 3-card monte

Michael Shermer is an authority on cons. As Editor in Chief of Skeptic Magazine, Shermer has spent most of his professional life in, as he ...more

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By bird crick | Comments 0
Views 400

Open a locked door with a credit card

Open a locked door with a credit card

Locked out? Quit climbing through the windows or calling your ex to let you in. Get serious. Howcast says, do it yourself. This lock pick ...more

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By bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,430

Thwart traffic tickets with LED installs

Thwart traffic tickets with LED installs

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By bird crick | Comments 0
Views 491

Beat the claw crane. Win the little piggy!

Beat the claw crane. Win the little piggy!

Sick of losing quarters to machines that promise you toys? Wanna win the stuffed piggy once and for all? Our guy Matt has won loads of ...more

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By bird crick | Comments 0
Views 760

Cheat your education with a Coca Cola

Cheat your education with a Coca Cola

Diligence is good. Cheating is not. Teachers, principals, and tattletales: if you see a student squinting and fixated on a beverage during ...more

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By bird crick | Comments 0
Views 238

Crack a Master Lock - Mathematically, No Shim

Crack a Master Lock - Mathematically, No Shim

Apparently it is possible to reduce 64,000 possible padlock ...more

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By rmansur | Comments 3
Views 44,979

Up Periscope! Cancel your Season Tickets

Up Periscope! Cancel your Season Tickets

Why shell out for tickets when the view's just fine from the outside? Cheap, clever, fun. Make your own for the next big game. Previously ...more

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By rmansur | Comments 0
Views 734

How To Decide Which Class to Choose on Maple Story

Decide Which Class to Choose on Maple Story

If you are having a hard time choosing a character for Maple Story, here are some suggestions to help you out. Decide the type of skills you ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 201

How To Be a Good DJ at a Dance

Be a Good DJ at a Dance

Have you been asked or volunteered to DJ at a High School, Middle School, or Elementary dance? Are you worried about making sure people have ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 223

How To Become an Effective Sniper in Battlefield 2

Become an Effective Sniper in Battlefield 2

This article will show you how to effectively snipe from short and long range in Battlefield 2. Stay alive in close quarters combat as a ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 519

How To Name Your Business

Name Your Business

How you choose to name your new business can impact its future financial success. If you choose well, potential customers will find you ...more

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Views 13

How To Decide if Ebook Publishing Is Right for You

Decide if Ebook Publishing Is Right for You

There are a lot of questions about the pros and cons of epublishing vs. traditional print publishing. Be prepared to 'self promote' . Since ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 38

How To Purchase a New Aquarium

Purchase a New Aquarium

If you are thinking about buying a fish tank, make sure you purchase the right size for what you want. The setup for small fish tank is the ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 192

How To Write Under Pressure

Write Under Pressure

Writing can be a joy--except when you've got a deadline looming over your head, which tends to bring writer's block with it! Here's how to ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 85

How To Carpool

Carpool

Carpooling makes sense - after all, it saves money, fuel, and the environment, but figuring out a sensible arrangement isn't always easy ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Create an Undergravel Filter for Your Fishtank

Create an Undergravel Filter for Your Fishtank

Undergravel filters, some love them, some hate them. But for less that ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 350

How To Look Like a WWE Diva

Look Like a WWE Diva

Have you ever watched Raw, Smackdown, or ECW and wished you could look like one of the beautiful Divas? They are the epitome of a glamazon ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Plan Your Wedding

Plan Your Wedding

Planning your wedding is not an easy task and it can be quite stressful. The key is to stay organized. Here are a few tips to get you ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Lead a Discussion

Lead a Discussion

Tradition tells us again and again that the best way to learn (and teach) is to sit with a small group and thoughtfully converse about a ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 110

How To Install Subwoofers

Install Subwoofers

This will guide you through the process of installing subwoofers to an aftermarket CD player (or stock) in your car. The most cost effective ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 2,001

How To Outsmart Opponents at Starcraft

Outsmart Opponents at Starcraft

Starcraft, which is considered by many as one of the best RTS games ever made, offers an unique design in which every unit of the game is ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 118

How To Recaulk Kitchen Counter Where It Meets the Backsplash

Recaulk Kitchen Counter Where It Meets the Backsplash

Replace the seal between laminated surfaces (often called Formica) at ...more

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How To See Varied Viewpoints When Analyzing the World

See Varied Viewpoints When Analyzing the World

Some Tips for you, to recognize how the world works around you, and ...more

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How To Teach Your Dog Basic Commands

Teach Your Dog Basic Commands

There are five important commands that every dog should know; "sit", "stay", "down", "come", and "heel". Once you know the basics of ...more

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Views 495

How To Become a Working Actor

Become a Working Actor

This article will deal with working towards a career in acting, and increasing one's understanding about the entertainment field, with an ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 259

How To Buy a Private Island

Buy a Private Island

The process of buying a private island is similar to that of buying a house, only the cost is much greater. When considering a house, you ...more

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Views 301

How To Make the Most of Phantasy Star Universe

Make the Most of Phantasy Star Universe

Phantasy Star Universe (PSU) is an online role-playing by SEGA that was released for the PC and console gaming systems in October 2006. It ...more

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Capstone's CMT-380 stealth looking prototype can hit 150mph, compared to Tesla's 125. Tesla better step it up. Says Engadget: "Rather than mixing batteries and a conventional engine, this whip ...

Super Robot Has Powers of Levitation

This robot hasn't levitated any humans yet (especially not pictured Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall), but it looks like the sky may be the limit with the Robo-Air Jet System. Developed by Aaron ...

Smoke Bombs Make Beautiful Art

What is it about the infamous colored smoke bomb that is so deeply satisfying, so beautiful? Well, first there's an explosion (always fun), which then yields beautiful billowing clouds of saturated ...

$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

Stomach Churning Taxidermy Fashion

Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

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