The Man who Stole the Eiffel Tower | The Life & Times of Victor Lustig

Music (in order of appearance):
Kevin Macleod - Rollin at 5
Kevin Macleod - Nouvelle Noel
Kevin Macleod - Captain Scurvy
Kevin Macleod - Hard Boiled

[@HenryGK]

After he died he suffered a final insult - his death certificate had his occupation down as "apprentice salesman".

[@Jay22222]

Sounds more like one last job. From beyond the grave. Conning the registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

[@StephenParlow]

Gianni's Columbo impression to end it off was perfect

[@CoolPsyco]

goddamn gianni gets every where in this platform! what a fuckin talented man

[@gabrielrussell5531]

It sounds like Gianni, but is it confirmed anywhere?

[@dylanchouinard6141]

“I’m sending you to the Colombo Dimension.”

[@crystaltoler1224]

@@CoolPsyco n

[@crystaltoler1224]

Bok I ohh

[@junkyardjoe1419]

Thanks for bringing to common light all these fascinating historical figures for those of us who used to read and just, stopped doing so over the years.

[@Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88]

No one's going to take the time to read your long ass comment! Happy New Year, though!! 🥴🥳

[@RbkARI]

I'm trying to do the opposite. I'm almost 22 and never been much of a reader, but I've recently discovered I actually enjoy reading and started doing so more often.

[@Ttegegg]

A smart boy selling the tower twice

[@bellduke6417]

My number 1# conman of history My favorite part of the whole effiel tower incident is how the wife of the man he was conning caught on and asked her husband to confirm it was a real government man, how did ‘count’ victor lustig prove it, he asked for a bribe.

[@STAROMEGA54]

What about gergor McGregor.

[@CollinMcLean]

@@STAROMEGA54 Made up an entire country to fool investors, killed 200 people, mever got convicted, and retired rich in Venezuela. Dude was a legendary conman.

[@STAROMEGA54]

@@CollinMcLean The very same, although I heard the death count was higher(500) but likely that number is just on the high end.

[@CollinMcLean]

@@STAROMEGA54 500 people bought land in Poyai but only about 250 actually went I think.

[@bellduke6417]

@@STAROMEGA54 While there is the audacity of selling land in a fictional country people sell things that don’t exist all the time today when it’s much easier to confirm things do and do not exist, halfway across the globe. Victor successfully sold a national landmark, his Audi’s car could see, and did it in such a way his fraud wasn’t reported. That and Mcgregor’s body count is a major hit for me. But I will acknowledge he is one of the greats.

[@etiennemourez3059]

Legend has it that he pinned a postcard of the Eiffel Tower in his Alcatraz cell, with the "sold" mention .

[@ianriemer6245]

Hey Jack, I'd love to see you do a video on Joshua Norton, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.

[@akramgimmini8165]

YES

[@ordinarynocturne]

Absolutely, Emperor Norton was a fascinating and honestly kind of awesome individual.

[@oof5020]

@acooknamed_Rishi which isnt far off from what the other dude said

[@slav1858]

@acooknamed_Rishi How dare you insult our great emperor Norton! This is treason against the Empire of the United States!

[@zyanego3170]

Fun fact: he was recognized as legitimate by the king of Hawaii

[@khornatekrieger3023]

Man, that Columbo was icing on the cake. Swear that was Gianni or Jack has been holding out on us for impressions.

[@ErikWarhammer]

I think it's one of those "AI voice things".

[@phatlaluke]

That columbo impression was perfect 👌

[@RainintheBrain]

Just one more thing

[@CollinMcLean]

If you think he was an impressive conman you should look up Gregor MacGregor. A British army officer who made up an entire country named Poyais with fake maps, fake currency, a fake flag, and even fake ballads and claimed to be king of the lands. 250 investors moved to Poyais but because the island was nothing but uninhabited jungle only 1/5 of the colonizers lived. And he was never convicted! He was acquitted and retired a millionaire in Venezuela where he was considered a hero by the people for his service in the Venezuelan army.

[@stateofflorida5082]

Look up the South Sea Company. Jonathan Blunt is who scammers pray to at night.

[@CollinMcLean]

@@stateofflorida5082 Oh I'm familiar with him. Managed to create a company that did absolutely nothing and was still somehow worth more than the entirety of England. And this isn't important but still funny... his name was blunt and he made swords...

[@ishmeilmathis2218]

Nothing like a Fresh Prince intro to make ya feel all nostalgic before some niche history

[@archsteel7]

Can't believe you got Gianni as Columbo for this. Incredible

[@WorgenGrrl]

Let's just take a moment to appreciate the fact... this guy *scammed Al Capone and got away with it like a F*ing Champion!*

[@jordashi]

I love your channel so much!!! Thank you for all the hard work you’ve put in and I hope that 2022 sees more growth and success for you!

[@splayairplane3418]

He was in Alcatraz at the same time as Capone too. I wonder how some of those conversations went...

[@SuperiorAlerts]

Capone probably wanted to learn from him

[@cicelyspecht3407]

Man I seriously LOVE your narrations and renditions of the past events. so glad you take the time to make these!!!!

[@deafsear7548]

What a wonderful way to begin the year, a jack rackham video and a scene either voiced by gianni or edited from columbo, either way, magnificent

[@henryreed4697]

That columbo bit at the end was utterly brilliant.

[@akramgimmini8165]

The "Ah Scheiße die Bullen" Was hilarious for me as German xD

[@ELSTERLING]

Loved the Columbo bit at the end. Beautiful work as always.

[@Onepidia]

That must have been difficult to keep switching accents throughout the episode. Well done. Love you work, keep it up Jack.

[@CatholicDragoon]

You know...I was just watching Columbo right before playing this video, and when I mean 'right before' well it's currently playing in the next room.

[@carydorse705]

May I ask for what sources you used? I'm currently doing some research into Victor Lustig myself and there seem to be some differences between your info and mine. I'm always curious to learn more and just want to be thorough.

[@davidjones535]

It's always that one last con that gets you nabbed every time .

[@maverick7291]

Love the subtle columbo personality of the last cop. Well done 👍

[@vampman87]

Great Columbo impression near the end. It's kind of ingenius that the whole story is a "How-Catch-Em?" and Columbo was a master of those stories.

[@lukynkoubek603]

Am I suprised that the best thief in history comes from my country? No, but I'm surprised he wasn't a politician. It wasn't joke

[@josephrichardson5186]

Great Columbo impression.

[@dethmin173]

Loving the Gianni cameo!

[@albertgreene313]

A gift for 2022! Thank you!

[@AudieHolland]

He got $5,000 from Al Capone for doing nothing with $50,000? That's genius.

[@dasky17]

Wow, I wonder if Lustig and Capone were in Alcatraz at the same time. That reunion would have been awkward, to say the least.

[@Savaga]

What you can do when you have a charisma of 20. Just to note: the closed captions aren't synced.

[@3st3st77]

Actually the captions are fine. Instead, he forgot to include the sponsor ad. I think we will get a reupload soon.

[@denisgorbunov7331]

An amazing video. Thank you.

[@nuuttisandgren9470]

"america is gullible eneugh to keep him afloat" i can see that

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

get rich quick, you say?

[@eacalvert]

Had to wait days to watch due to family visiting omg finally

[@secret5816]

This guy sure has a *funny* name

[@nqh4393]

420 IQ joke.

[@b.lazing9923]

What a way to start the year

[@rothern3761]

Thanks for bringing on Gianni, he does a great Colombo

[@boarfaceswinejaw4516]

i dont know if the word has meaning in austria or hungary, but Lustig in sweden means "humorous" or "jovial". its not surprising that the man was a trickster.

[@rakdos36]

In german it means the same thing. When napoleons brother was made the king of westphalia the people nicknamed him "König Lustig" because he spend most of his reign parying.

[@Flyingclam]

Gianni as Columbo at the end was gold

[@LelouchLothric]

This channel has really helped bordom during lockdown.

[@beaniefunnygamer7225]

🎶I'm the conman who sold the world🎶 Song by Nervana

[@neilstone9077]

Your voice soothes me

[@thatoneguy7191]

Betrayed by the woman he cheated on? Sounds like LUSTig ended his VICTORy streak 🤣

[@nestorjuansavinonportorreal]

Loved the intro!

[@ComradeCatpurrnicus]

He'd have a pretty easy go at it today. More charlatans and frauds peddling nonsense than ever before.

[@chinsaw2727]

On the internet you could sell the effiel tower 10,000 times to brain dead business men

[@Freekymoho]

That sheriff fell for the oldest runescape scam in the book

[@HereticHub]

Thank you for this gift.

[@or_gluzman561Peace_IL_PS]

this guy is like a cross between stan pines and max bialystock

[@rainrope5069]

My god the Gianni Matragrano Columbo impression was super out of left field and I love it

[@draconious4005]

Victor Lustig - How French Top Gear announces that The Stig has won

[@giovannilloretsorribas2836]

Tom Scott's channel is the other way

[@PaulEIvory]

Don't forget our friend André Piscine.

[@draconious4005]

@@giovannilloretsorribas2836 sorry, I couldn’t resist

[@AaronOfMpls]

I have a sudden urge to watch that _Citation Needed_ again...

[@or_gluzman561Peace_IL_PS]

1:29 this is literally just mel brooks the producers!

[@jennymartin547]

All my favourite channels have all posted with in the last 48 hours

[@johneddiecox741]

A video on Capone would be pretty fun to see.

[@valmarsiglia]

Lol. You can buy a money-printing machine from any magic shop for $5, pretty sure they were around back then too. Guy had some brass ones for sure, lol.

[@sarahellie4113]

Happy New Year!!!! Thanks for making the year better!!! Great Video as always!!! I love your channel

[@Doomer_Gloomer]

Getting Gianni to voice in the video was fantastic, 10/10

[@cameronjohnson9361]

Man those godfather five families images brought back memories

[@Pillzpop]

Happy New Year, Jack~! All the best for 2022.

[@willieswolley7311]

Teachers should use this channel in history class

[@FleezyFliits]

6:37 Is that Gianni Matragrano? When did you start hiring celebrities on the show?

[@brokenbridge6316]

Hey Jack Rackham I like your video's a lot. Could you please do a video on Geoffrey Spicer-Simpson. That guy's antics would be perfect for one of your video's.

[@ComfortingColourlessLight]

That escalated quickly

[@or_gluzman561Peace_IL_PS]

1:58 and this is just literally stan pines from gravity falls!

[@derwolf3006]

And I finally found my Idol!

[@Falkenhorst2000]

By the way: "Lustig" means "Funny" in German. Since "Victor" comes from "Victory" or its root word, that would mean that his name basically means: "Funny Victory"... Checks out...

[@deanminchella5119]

Am I being stupid or is that girl around 50 seconds inspired from Bioshock’s Elizabeth?

[@jonathancarlson6127]

Lustig was thwarted by Columbo? Kewl.

[@SamaritanPrime]

This dude really did choose the Thug Life.

[@ErikWarhammer]

I love the Columbo reference!

[@StevenFox80]

"Ah Scheiße, die Bullen!" - I think I just woke my neighbors! XD

[@theawesomeman9821]

Surprised Victor Lustig never thought to be a politician.

[@JenniferinIllinois]

Jack bringing out his inner Fresh Prince in the intro. Hehehe...

[@guilhermebreder6474]

I really like this story

[@alexpaul5246]

Thanks

[@bubakbubakovic9286]

I found most hilarious that you put so much effort in this man's (of Czech origin) accent, yet he speaks nothing like a Czech in your video. But I can't blame you, your ,,austrian english accent" maybe sound even more entertaining and interesting than it actually would If you handeld it propperly. Nevertheless an Excellent job overall, Jack

[@maxa.9135]

German: Victor Funny... What a name

[@joeMama-ls5km]

You need to make a video about Rafael Nogales

[@laylavladi]

Victor Lustig? Oh, how FUNNY.

[@smugglergoblin9503]

Lustig means funny, as in a funny joke in German. I guess the guy lived up to his name.

[@karlwikman3874]

Better Caul Saul before Better Call Saul

[@wanamingo4961]

I love that his French name is John France

[@cartmack4736]

You should do one on Rajendra Chola. Whole lot of funny stuff to get into if you’d like.

[@feyfey5678]

Hollywood here is a great movie idea

[@loveflink4334]

Lustig means amusing/funny in swedish which seems fitting.

[@12vscience]

nice

[@eoinyone]

Btw the captions are out of sync after the intro, guessing you removed a sponsor spot last minute

[@nowhereman6019]

My cinema knowledge is failing me. What movie are you referencing this time?

[@kayvan671]

His name was "Lustig"? What a *funny* name 😉

[@elloo98]

What makes this better is that Lustig means funny or kooky in Swedish. Edit: Checked and it even means that in Mr. Lustig's native German.

[@JackRackam]

So it's kinda like saying "Notorious swindler Tommy Goofballs"? 😄

[@elloo98]

@@JackRackam Exactly like that. It just made the whole video better.

[@AnarChic75]

Aaah good old alcatraz…

[@generalmisery]

He seemed like a Funny Winner

[@AhmetwithaT]

That was was that Gianni Matragrano, right?

[@iancody3215]

Who’s voicing cop at the end?

[@MatthewCaunsfield]

Nice to see how a certain detective got his big start 😉

[@zyanego3170]

I would like to see a video about Pol Pot.

[@progKansas]

Al Capone's brain was infected by syphilis.

[@Shantari]

Don't know if it's the same in German, but in Swedish "lustig" means "funny/humorous".

[@vincentadelbertirigoienboy3182]

Damn, he the prince of Con man And that accent *chef's kiss* perfect

[@jameskpolkastronomyhistory5984]

He Didn't Steal It,He Sold It,Still A Good Video Though