A Trick of Wits and Fire

It's just a simple gag, right?
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This episode of Scam School was made by:
Brian Brushwood
Jon Tilton
Brandt Hughes
Bryce Castillo
Roberto Villegas
Shot on location at Handlebar in Austin, TX

[@TofuRabbit]

My theory is that Brian makes these videos to 'explain' his magic tricks and hide the fact that he's an actual wizard.

[@AustinEEEE]

thanks for spoiling the series finale of scam school

[@jonyturbo1]

this is wizard can we bring it back?

[@MichaelPenaRiderKick]

Dave Rabbit your a wizard Brushwood

[@ITR]

There's a youtube series made by a guy who believes some magicians have gotten their magic power by demons and does this to hide it. Like, _actually_ believes it.

[@ITR]

Let me clarify, he believes it in a "you are evil and want to do devilish deeds to the world", if I remember correctly. As in, I think he would try to exorcise you if he ever saw you.

[@OfficialPow]

Fun twist on this trick: force the Joker on the participant, then when you show what you've written you can act extra surprised that the only card you didn't write was what they chose but once you warm up your card it reveals joker with the J from Jack, the O from Queen (using the capital Q), K from King, and ER from Hearts

[@SalvadorSTMZ]

Your ads are always brilliant

[@gryphontv4504]

- any questions? - ``why?`` 😂😂😂

[@JordanYee]

Brian, you should get Trevor on Scam School and cover scams and cons you can do with the bartender on your side ;)

[@JordanYee]

Ah, the good 'ol frixion pens again :D at this point, a scam school classic ^_^

[@micahphilson]

I know, I knew that was going to be the gag just because of the title, and when I saw the 10 and CLUBS were in darker ink on the card, instantly I was sure of it.

[@srgiggity]

yay I'm smart. I recognized all the moves to this trick. You have taught me well Brushwood.

[@josephdouglas5242]

Your ad cracked me up so much. I just told KZbin that I am NOT INTERESTED in Mr Gear for probably the 13th time, and for some reason his stupid video always end up in my feed just because I clicked on one of his videos once.

[@BryceCastillo]

Glad you liked it!

[@timb1986]

Never thought I'd say this, but: Finally, an Ad!

[@sleightlyhandy889]

Gonna take a guess: Random gibberish and lines on the business card, using fire under the paper to reveal it? Another guess: Friction Pens? I love this so much, but I've seen it before, specifically with Dynamo. You performed it very well. It was Rob's reaction I loved. He was all ready to be all like: "NO! That's not true! THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!!" but he was all like: "No, that's not true, that's imp - wait what! NOOOO! SCREW YOU!!!!" p.s. can shwood please be made into a verb? Shwood: Shwuhd Verb To cheat someone or a group of people out of a "prize" and/or blow minds "Man, I'm about to Shwood you with this two-card Monte,"

[@LindenH]

2ManyTekkers Love the logic of making it a verb

[@roxxstar19]

Im dying laughing!!!!😂😂😂😂💀 1000 degrees=1 million views

[@micahphilson]

You're starting to repeat yourself, Shwood. I thought it was the frixion pen because of the title. When I saw all of the numbers and suits on there, but *10* and *CLUBS* were darker than the rest of the words, I knew instantly even moreso that's what it had to be. You can't reuse a gag!

[@micahphilson]

***** It would have been perfectly fine if he'd said this trick was a new twist on an old classic, but he presented it as a wholly new trick. Man, he needs a channel historian to keep him straight on what he's taught before!

[@pjjamyman656]

Awesome trick! And I just got a Frixion Pen for Christmas so this is perfect timing!

[@Elanchana]

The first time I heard about this heat-vanish thing (back in the first video) I found my friction-eraser highlighter, drew a sun with it, drew a moon inside the sun with non-eraseable highlighter, and stuck it in the toaster oven. Because why the hell not.

[@ieatpie487]

this is best one ive watched in a while

[@sleightlyhandy889]

Surely I'm not the only one that opened your videos page at 6 Pm Est, and repeatedly checked in like a lunatic until this got uploaded?

[@BryceCastillo]

Thanks for your patience! We got delayed a bit today;;

[@sleightlyhandy889]

No problem bro. I would've waited longer if need be.

[@Nnnope]

First time I figure the whole trick out before the explanation

[@ZachFBStudios]

Great trick! I like to write my real prediction in lemon juice and my fake prediction in erasable pen. (Make sure the you can't read the original) That way the fake one disappears and the real one appears. It's a little cleaner but either method should get the job done. P.S. Instead of a lighter, I use a candle

[@moose43h]

holly shit .i am going to buy an erasable pen

[@wallaguest1]

thats so good, i remember i bought my first frixxion pen due another episode, i liked this revelation, in my opinion it too good to be free,

[@jacobfife7273]

These 2 should be regulars. They're great!!

[@TheSkogemann]

Omg! I actually came from the Modern Rougue - Your content is awesome!

[@jeffreywarrenpark9149]

Ok, reset your "prediction", in full view. All without replacing it, or rewriting it! It can be done, everything you need is already on the table, ungimmicked!

[@Kristian179]

This reminds me of that old frixon pen trick Brian did called Hot Seat !

[@richodude5455]

Here's a tip for all you. If you would like to reuse your card, put it in the fridge or freezer and the ink will reappear

[@mihailovasic4623]

I remember this episode when this first came out... and I remember a question I had that still isn't answered. On what did you write (a bussiness card?) and how do you not manage to burn the thing where you have written the 10 of clubs, because I've tried this and the paper burnt faster then the revelation XD

[@Darthwill44]

The thing is in the camera you can kind of tell as the inks don't entirely match up.

[@xarin42]

Rob gives good reactions

[@flon57]

Cool paracord bracelet 👍

[@TheAngieIshmael]

Love this trick (: "Good show, my good sir"

[@davidhousworth1638]

hey Brian I bought paper mate,erasable ink pens but the fire doesn't make the ink dissappear. I held the fire at different distances until the cards and paper caught fire but the ink never vanished. What am I doing wrong?

[@bastienguilbaud5768]

after the trick, put that magic card in the freezer. The cold will make the ink apear so you can perform again with the same card. That will work a few times more but the ink will eventualy fade over time.

[@davidfanning1289]

Nice job Brian

[@miskith]

Would the body heat be enough? So if I would do something like putting my hand on it for long enough time, talking to people and then putting my hand away, would the ink disappear?

[@zacmc8004]

omg omg a videoooooooo!!!!!!!!! yay

[@smilla3557]

yes another cool thing to do with with that frixion pen :)

[@satrianugraha8072]

its the dude from national geographic series "Hacking the system"

[@justdontask3]

I knew that trick to force a card! I was prepared this time you jerk! ...I wasn't prepared for the friction pen though. I need one of those.

[@Sourabh555]

wow BB just aswm mindfreak 👌👌👌

[@sabroroca]

I think it would be a good idea to do it backwards... have all the numbers pre-written with the friction pen and just write on top with a regular pen. That way you could write any card of the whole deck and perform for more than one person without getting people suspicious about the same card appearing over and over.. and it would be a good idea to mix this with a marked deck.

[@colebymcclean]

I predicted this whole trick with all the techniques, I'm not sure if I saw the friction pen thing disappearing on hacking the system, because you can bring the writing back if u put it in the freezer :P

[@vinblack85]

I completely forgot I was subbed to this channel

[@AndersonNeo12]

For some reason, i want to drink a LoneStar beer now

[@adamemac]

#BRINGBACKTHESPIKES even if only for 1 episode!

[@tonyspark9601]

i have a magic trick for you get a deck of cards (any order is fine) now unknown to the audience you have the 2 black jacks on the top and bottom of the deck you then show the deck face up to the audience showing its shuffled (if possible avoid showing them the top and bottom cards so they dont relise thats where the jacks are) now put the deck face down and have them pick a random card now you give a little story the story i use is "your card is infact a theif and has been stealing from the king himself, so right now your card is at the kingdom" you then tap the top of the deck telling your audience that to place their card at the top of the deck "the king is sick of your card stealing from him so he sends his two sons (the two black jacks) after the theif so the thief goes into hiding" you then cut the deck causing the two jacks that were on top and bottom of the deck to be on top and bottom of the "thief" card you then search through the deck and ask in the process something like "do you think the theif got caught by the two jacks/sons?" too reveal that the two jacks surround the "theif"

[@valant963]

@Brian did you watch the show Limitless? The outro shirt looks awfully familiar ;)

[@Aquila009]

Fun fact, those cards are reusable. All you need to do is pop them in the freezer and the ink will reappear.

[@shadycharacter8712]

A GoT reference I get it.

[@leenwi]

Did you write the suits and values on an ordinary card? How did it not burn?

[@atlicks1998]

What paper did you use for this? Can we use any paper or?

[@xdjrockstar]

Notification Squaaaaad

[@liamtemani8341]

If you don't always want to make a new card just put the used heated card in the fridge or freezer and it comes back

[@DJWildBillSC]

best pen ever I have 5 of them

[@febijaimon7466]

Is this title a reference to ASOIAF?

[@madelynstein2683]

Does anyone know if you have to use a particular surface to write on? Wouldn't normal paper burn? Sorry if he said it but i didn't manage to hear it.

[@BryceCastillo]

Brian used a business card, which has a little thickness to it. Watch as they wave the card over the flame, they don't let it sit in one place long enough to ignite. Avoid using really thin papers, keep the card in motion, and you should be fine.

[@madelynstein2683]

excellent thank you so much!

[@Linkdes]

Can the reveal be reversed using ice or something cold? Seeing as friction is heat could something cold make the ink come back?

[@jjparkrocks]

I thought you were going to do the arm ash trick: (spoilers) write the card you are forcing on your arm in Chapstick before the trick starts. then burn the thing you forced and rub the ash on your arm. it sticks to the Chapstick and you are a wizard

[@kevinqueen6246]

Wish I would have know this before I bought that stupid pen at the magic shop that doesn't work for $30

[@olioli4057]

Could you do the split second card trick?

[@edwardkavanaghwarren4697]

i liked your "Spiked Hair" could u bring it back as like a remembrance of the day u got rid of them

[@RimWulf]

Is there a trick that be done using transparent playing cards?

[@anshulrosia8343]

ur video are amazing

[@gettindizzy8836]

I get most of the trick but can someone help me understand how he stops where they want and leaves the ten of clubs there. I don't understand that part

[@BryceCastillo]

Instead of pulling back where they stopped, he rolls forward where his pinky break is. At speed, they won't notice it.

[@ethanh.6643]

why did you link to a video about the moon at the end?

[@BryceCastillo]

That's from our friends at DNews :)

[@Braincain007]

you should sell friction pens, with symbols for other tricks using the friction pen

[@BryceCastillo]

Well, you probably don't want the frixion pen visible very much since it has a pretty distinct look.

[@Braincain007]

Bryce Castillo I guess

[@Braincain007]

Quake Law yes, like on the Rouge's flask, hat, and ring.

[@smcphee6940]

Braincain007 erasable pens cost like $1 at any supplies store though

[@Braincain007]

Steven McPhee I've never seen a friction pen in my life, that's why I asked. plus I trust Brian to make it look really cool.

[@isaaczavala2379]

Yeeesss

[@guymachluf1633]

which pen do you use man?

[@xx_genericusername69_xx87]

Can you use any kind of paper for for this trick

[@BryceCastillo]

Yeah, probably. I guess you wouldn't want anything thin enough to catch fire or flash paper. Brian uses a business card in this video.

[@GoldenGunner111]

Why do you guys have like 2.2% activity from your subscribers on your videos? They're great!

[@Xspaz15X]

*Would breathing on it or rubbing on your sleeve generate enough heat to erase the words?* I think those would be better reveals because the audience isn't watching everything disappear.

[@RelemZidin]

No, not enough heat. How bad would checks written with one be if that worked lol

[@darktimber13]

is that an adult version of misty and ash?

[@josephsilva1306]

Any ideas for lighter alternative for school?

[@kouwbe]

An eraser.

[@specter99]

Hi Brian!!! I've been following your show since Vemo! Would be awesome to get a reply from you :) How's it going man

[@adamlee800]

My comment somehow deleted itself Brian is this your twisted magic

[@connorkauffman9771]

Im early too and I love your videos dude keep it up! :D

[@ronaldo3418]

Am not a hater of scam school, i love it! but didn't they show this effect already? New bar tricks please Briaan!!!!!!!

[@omaramer7022]

why don't you do the tell the truth card trick

[@dhairyamehta9960]

there is one more trick the ink comes back when you keep it in the fridge or freezer

[@dickengreenspan8591]

how did the card not burn

[@Catalyst313]

What? Why did you get rid of your hairstyle? :(

[@chefdale9759]

Catalyst - Agario & More because it looked stupid haha

[@vinblack85]

It was too much of a pussy magnet...thats why

[@Catalyst313]

Stephen So he's gay?

[@vinblack85]

Nah...just a nice guy. He wanted to leave some for the rest of us.

[@Catalyst313]

Stephen Ohh, makes sense :3

[@joedavis6122]

How does the card not burn

[@ProzofgamingHD]

How come it doesn't burn the card

[@Stuffthatsfunny1]

what paper is he using?

[@ChloetheGaymer]

I think it's a card

[@basgoritzer4348]

Chloé Lee but how does it not set on fire?

[@basgoritzer4348]

and do u know something else than a card that u can use?

[@ChloetheGaymer]

I think they would need to leave it there to have it aflame.

[@bobbyrossi6988]

what did he write on?

[@BryceCastillo]

It's just a business card

[@bobbyrossi6988]

Bryce Castillo oh OK thanks

[@sazsafrazs4641]

250th!😂

[@GlassKnight]

ultimate math puzzle my first thumb is 1 my second thumb is 512 my pointer finger ring finger and Pinky is 26 and all 10 digits equal 1023 how is this possible

[@LidellFrasier]

Tony Stuckert Binary. Each finger is twice the value of the last and you add all of the fingers together to get your result. Bonus trick: you can count to four and flip people off.

[@LucassAdventuresYT]

Hi

[@simonwinter623]

he follows somethingelseYT on twitter

[@reziik6904]

hi

[@redheadijg3403]

Hellos

[@chefdale9759]

Hi is it true that you respond if your sorta early

[@AviMehra]

4

[@psy162]

You were twelfth.

[@adamlee800]

Also I was the first one to see the video it said 1 View

[@adamlee800]

#NotificationSquad

[@yosefsabra3955]

We early

[@colinbarberic5553]

notification squad ftw

[@dodgecrockett3474]

I'm sorry, but teaching a drunk volunteer how to do a card trick, just moments after he fell for it, seems really anti-climactic.

[@dradgehawk7012]

Brian would be the worst audience member

[@kingkasper4950]

Hahahah 1 view 22 coments! ahahahhahaha ppl are stupid

[@isaaczavala2379]

First Comment

[@psy162]

You were thirteenth.