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How to beat a dropping claw arcade machine

Go into an arcade or video game and you'll see one of those tricky claw or crane machine. Have you ever seen anyone win on one of those? Probably not. The video demonstrator owns his own claw machine, so he ...

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How to crack a combination bike lock in under 30 seconds

Forgot the combo to your old bike lock? Here's a super-fast way to crack it. Rather scary really... The real lesson to take away is this: Don't lock your bike up using a combination-lock. Go buy a lock with a ...

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How to quickly copy keys using a camera, printer and Dremel

Try a new approach to copying a house key... use your computer! You don't need to be an expert locksmith to make a duplicate key, you just need a camera, computer and printer. Sure, it's not the perfect ...

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How to print counterfeit money

Did you know that as a deterrent to counterfeiting Photoshop will NOT print any images that look like money? Here's a way to work around that using Photoshop and Adobe Imageready. Follow along with this con ...

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How to beat a polygraph or lie detector test

Get away with lying? Well, not a chance with your girlfriend but this is said to work with the polygraph or lie detector machine.

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How to always win in napkin chess

This week: a rigged game of skill & a simple sucker bet! Check out this video if you want to learn how to beat anyone in a simple game that ...more

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Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0

How to beat a polygraph or lie detector test

AntiPolygraph.org's George Maschke speaks with Nick Frost about how to fool a polygraph (lie detector) test in episode 5 of the ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 4

How to cheat on a test or exam, like a professional

Learn how to make the coolest and most professional cheat sheet ever! Warning -- this video is for educational purposes only. We are not ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 14

How to cheat on a test with an eraser

In this video we show you how to take a normal eraser and turn it into a cheating device. As usual, we will do this by taking a common ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 9

How to cheat on an exam with a modified pen

Check out this instructional video and learn how to make a special pen that will help you cheat on your next exam. Just make sure you don't ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 30

How to cheat on tests with a hacked pen

In this how to video we show you how to utilize a pen and paper to conceal a small cheat sheet right under your nose but out of view from ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 9

How to crack a combination lock

This video won't show you how to crack a safe but it will show you the next best thing: cracking a combination lock or master lock! We do ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 19

How to crack a combination lock with 100 possible combos

Without Tools, Crack a Combination lock! Meant to break into your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 11

How to freeze a lock off

Freeze a lock off with compressed air cans used for computer dusting. Watch the lock crack in half.Watch the video for an overview.

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 27

How to hack a lock with a soda can shim

Don't know the combination to your lock securing all of your important gym socks? Maybe you just want to impress all of your friends by ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 44

How to make a secret disguised safe out of an aerosol can

In this how-to video from Household Hacker, we show you how to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 5

How to make and use a bump key for lock picking

Learn how to make a bump key. A bump key, if properly used, will open any lock. Bad guys have been using bump keys for a long time. This ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 13

How to open a padlock with a soda can shim

Watch this video and learn to hack a padlock with a soda can. Make a lockpick for a padlock using just a soda can. A few cuts and folds and ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by God | Comments 24

How to pick a tumble lock & understand lock security pins

This is a lock picking video which demonstrates how to pick a tumbler ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8

How to pick a warded lock

In this lock picking tutorial video series, I explain and demonstrate how to pick warded locks. Warded locks can be identified by the unique ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3

How to pick pockets with the pinch-push technique

Here's why you should never keep your wallet in your back pocket. Real Hustle TV shows you a pickpocket technique for removing someone's ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 7

How to properly make a replacement key for a lock

Ever wanted to learn how to make a rekey a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to pull off the Murphy Game

Real Hustle TV shows you a classic con known as The Murphy Game. Learn how to con people out of their money with a fake merchandise scam. In ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 1

How to reseal an opened soda can

A cool prank to play on a friend lies in your fridge... a soda can. Get out your Coke or Pepsi can, or any other soda can, and open it up ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 36

How to spoof your phone number

Have you ever found yourself calling up a company, only to be denied due to not calling from the number listed on your account? Thanks to a ...more

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Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0

How to unlock a door with a credit card

Uh, oh. You’re at your front door without a key. If you’ve got a credit card, see if you can get it to open the door before you use it to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 6

How to avoid a false set when lock picking

Ever wanted to learn how to pick a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths out there ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3

How to break a fortress combination lock in 12 seconds

Got a limited time to sneak into a locker or some other locked ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 13

How to cheat on a test with a coke bottle

The 'ultimate' way to cheat on a test - by hiding your answers in a coke bottle label. Here's how.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 1

How to cheat on a test with a rubber band

See how a simple rubber band can become a hidden answer key for a school test.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 6

How to cheat on a written test

This video is for educational purposes only! Cheating is bad and it is not recommended. If you get caught, you support the consequences ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

How to cheat with a blank piece of paper

Household Hacker brings you fun hack how to projects in a variety of areas: electronic hacks, computer hacks, pranks, etc. Search Household ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 5

How to clone a credit card

This is a video on how to clone a credit card, and what to watch out for. This can happen to anyone, at anyplace, so be careful.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8

How to con a person out of their bank information

In this intricate scam, the hustlers put a person in a vulnerable situation and get her to reveal her personal banking information.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to crack a club combo lock with a lock picking tutorial

How to pick a lock! Lock picking is is a useful trade that should only ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

How to crack a combination bike lock in under 30 seconds

"Try it Yourself" teaches you HACKS and TRICKS you can do using ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 29

How to crack a master combination lock

The point of this lock picking tutorial video is to show you how to get the combination from the lock. People say "why not just use a shim ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 16

How to crack a Master Lock No5 Padlock with a soda can shim

Here is a short instructional video describing the weakness of large ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 9

How to do the cash machine con

A con artist's hi-tech gadget or simple distraction at the ATM can leave you with insufficient funds. Watch this instructional video and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8

How to fake a memory clear on your TI calculator to cheat

This video will show you how to fake a RAM, Flash, or entire memory ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 1

How to get a refund without returning the item

In this how-to video, Real Hustle TV shows you the White House Scam. In this hustle you can con a store into giving you a refund for an item ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 36

How to hack an elevator to go directly to your floor

Going up? This video will teach you how to hack an elevator, making it ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 53

How to hustle a car buyer

This video shows what could happen on a car sale that is too good to be true. Lots of car buyers leave a deposit, but when they come back to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 5

How to hustle a person who wants to buy a laptop

If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This video shows how a laptop buyer actually ends up buying a block of wood.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 6

How to hustle bus patrons

This video shows how to steal a cell phone and money on a bus without being noticed. This could happen to anyone.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

How to lock pick an old-style gas cap

Lost your keys? Well, check out this video on lockpicking. Here, you will learn how to lock pick an old-style gas cap. This automotive ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

How to make a book with a secret compartment

Make Magazine teaches you how to make a book that can hide things in this video!

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 2

How to make a bump key

This video demonstrates how to make a bump key, a key that will open any lock. To do this, just file down the key, put it into a lock, tap ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 0

How to make a homemade lock pick from a butter knife

Well, instead of spending unnecessary money, you can simply make your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to make a real masterlock master key or shim

Instructional video on how to make a real masterlock masterkey. note - do not use for any illegal purposes. Intended for fun only.

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0

How to make a secret candle safe for valuables

Need a way to hide your small pricey or memorable objects? Well, what better place to hide those cherished items than in a burning candle ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by rocket100 | Comments 2

How to make a secret container safe with a peanut butter jar

Turn a household item into an awesome hiding spot in just minutes ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 5

How to make a tension wrench for lock picking

Ever wanted to learn how to pick a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths out there ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1

How to make tension wrenches for lock picking

Ever wanted to learn how to pick a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths out there ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to modify a pen to help you cheat on exams

Learn how to make a pen in which to easily conceal and retrieve test and exam answers by watching this how-to video. If you're too lazy to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 8

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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 ...

Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes)

Science geeks behold, the perfect dessert. The cupcake Periodic Table. Pretty simple to do-it-yourself. Start with basic cupcakes in a square mold and decorate! Previously, Knit the Periodic Table ...

Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

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