Brian Brushwood

Brian Brushwood
Brushwood in 2014
Birth name	Brian Allen Brushwood
Born	(1975-01-17) January 17, 1975 (age 49) Fountain Valley, California
Medium	Live, television, IPTV, MP3
Nationality	American
Alma mater	University of Texas at Austin
Genres	Magic (illusion) YouTube
Subject(s)	Confidence tricks; Fire eating
Spouse	Bonnie Brushwood[1]
Notable works and roles	Scam School Weird Things Night Attack Cordkillers Hacking The System (with Jason Murphy) Modern Rogue (with Jason Murphy)
Website	Brian Brushwood: Bizarre Magic

Brian Allen Brushwood (born January 17, 1975) is an American magician, podcaster, author, lecturer, YouTuber and comedian. Brushwood is known for the series Scam Nation (previously Scam School), a show where he teaches the audience entertaining tricks at bars so they can "scam" a free drink. The show also claims to be the only show dedicated to social engineering at the bar and on the street. In addition to Scam Nation, Brushwood co-hosts the podcasts Weird Things with Andrew Mayne and Justin Robert Young, Cordkillers with Tom Merritt, and Great Night with Young. Brushwood was also a regular guest on the This Week in Tech podcast. Brushwood performs his Bizarre Magic stage show across the United States and is the author of six books. Brushwood also co-hosted a YouTube show along with Jason Murphy called The Modern Rogue. Brushwood has appeared on national television numerous times including on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CNN and Food Network.