Practice the art of street cons with Michael Shermer

Practice the art of street cons with Michael Shermer

The art of the con is as old as civilization, employing the skills of deception, misdirection, and the psychology of human greed and the desire to get something for nothing. In this episode Shermer employs a professional con artist to teach him the fine art of conning people. He shows a street game where you follow the queen. Unfortunately, you're being scammed. Three card monte will always take your money. It's a straight out con.

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Creator's Site: www.MichaelShermer.com
Curated By: bird crick

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TheMonster89 (1) 1/18/09 4:40 PM
Very interesting, now I know the tricks =) Thanks a lot
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darkdragonpez (-1) 1/18/09 6:26 PM
nothing is showing whats wrong with this
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andmynameis (1) 8/14/09 5:23 AM
nice one; been wanting tom know that one for ever!!!

time to get practicing!
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puppycutie123 8/19/09 10:56 PM
cool. I'm gonna try that one.
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