Brian Brushwood
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Brian Brushwood is an American magician who performs nationwide. He is especially well known for his display of bizarre magic. He is known to perform fire-eating, escapes, breaking a cinder block over his head, sticking nails in his eyes and nose, sticking needles through his palm, reading minds, and "The Human Crazy Straw". He frequently releases podcasts and vlogs of himself on the road. He has performed on The Food Network, CNN
and The Tonight Show
, as well as performing special demonstrations at The University of Texas. Brian is a regular on the college circuit. On April 7, 2008 Brushwood's internet television show Scam School launched on the Revision3 network. The show features quick five minute tips to get free drinks at bars and to impress friends. Brian was interviewed on The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
, Episode 205.
Behind the Scam: Originally called Scam School Live, Behind the Scam is a longer version of Scam School that started in April, 2011, which streams live Wednesday nights on YouTube Live
. As opposed to the 10 to 15 minute, prerecorded and highly produced episodes of Scam School on Revision3, Behind the Scam airs in real-time without edits, and runs for an hour or more. Behind the Scam usually starts by premiering the new weekly Scam School episode, and delves into the life of a stage magician. Each episode features an alternating guest co-host who is also involved in the world of professional magic. Viewers are encouraged to call in via Skype
with questions.
BBLiveShow: Was a weekly live stream show which was succeeded by NSFW. Brushwood was joined weekly by co-host Justin Robert Young
. The show's regular guests included, Brett Rounsaville, Owen JJ Stone, and his brother Jay Brushwood. Other guests included The Totally Rad Show
's Jeff Cannata
and Dan Trachtenberg
, Film Riot
's Ryan Connolly, Josh Connolly and Timmy Allen, Jay Adelson
, Martin Sargent
and Daniel Garcia.
Game On!: Brian will host TWiT
's newly developed gaming show with Veronica Belmont
.
NSFW: Billed as 'TWiTs favorite mistake', NSFW hosted by Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young
, is an evolution of the BBLiveShow for the TWiT Network. Airs Tuesdays on TWiT Live and NSFWshow.com at PT and is also available in podcast form at TWiT.TV.
FrameRate: A weekly video and audio podcast on the TWiT Network, hosted by Brian Brushwood and Tom Merritt
discussing television, movies and internet videos.
Weird Things Podcast: Hosts Brian Brushwood, Justin Robert Young
and Andrew Mayne
discuss supernatural and strange reports in the news. News reports are often introduced by Andrew Mayne presenting scenarios where his co-hosts must respond to the events of a report as Mayne reveals an increasing amount of detail.
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
and The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show is an American late-night talk show that has aired on NBC since 1954. It is the longest currently running regularly scheduled entertainment program in the United States, and the third longest-running show on NBC, after Meet the Press and Today.The Tonight Show has been hosted by...
, as well as performing special demonstrations at The University of Texas. Brian is a regular on the college circuit. On April 7, 2008 Brushwood's internet television show Scam School launched on the Revision3 network. The show features quick five minute tips to get free drinks at bars and to impress friends. Brian was interviewed on The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly, 80 minute podcast hosted by Steven Novella, MD, and a panel of "skeptical rogues". It is the official podcast of the New England Skeptical Society, and is produced in conjunction with the James Randi Educational Foundation...
, Episode 205.
Bio
Brushwood grew up living in California, Colorado, Norway, and Texas. In 1993 he started at the University of Texas in Austin majoring in "Plan II honors program". He performed a magic show as a "creative writing" senior thesis. He began touring with the "Bizarre Magic Show" full-time in 2000. Brushwood also works as a writer and makes appearances on the lecture circuit. Brushwood categorizes himself as a libertarian.Books
Brian has authored several books about magic and college entertainment:- Cheats, Cons, Swindles & Tricks: 57 Ways to Scam a Free Drink
- Pack the House: The Ultimate, Ever-Growing Guide to Increasing Attendance to YOUR Campus Events (co-authored with C. J. Johnson)
- Professional's Guide to Fire Eating
IPTV
Scam School: Magician Brian Brushwood explains bar tricks, street cons, and scams on Scam School at Revision3.Behind the Scam: Originally called Scam School Live, Behind the Scam is a longer version of Scam School that started in April, 2011, which streams live Wednesday nights on YouTube Live
YouTube Live
YouTube Live was a 2008 event streamed live on the Internet from San Francisco and Tokyo. It was hosted by a variety of YouTube celebrities, including The Black Eyed Peas rapper will.i.am, Tom Dickson of Will It Blend, Michael Buckley, The Happy Tree Friends, Fred, Smosh, Esmée Denters and singer...
. As opposed to the 10 to 15 minute, prerecorded and highly produced episodes of Scam School on Revision3, Behind the Scam airs in real-time without edits, and runs for an hour or more. Behind the Scam usually starts by premiering the new weekly Scam School episode, and delves into the life of a stage magician. Each episode features an alternating guest co-host who is also involved in the world of professional magic. Viewers are encouraged to call in via Skype
Skype
Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice and video calls and chat over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system...
with questions.
BBLiveShow: Was a weekly live stream show which was succeeded by NSFW. Brushwood was joined weekly by co-host Justin Robert Young
Justin Robert Young
Justin Robert Young is the editor-in-chief of iTricks.com, the foremost magic news site on the web, editor of WeirdThings.com, and is a podcaster for the TWiT.tv network, co-hosting the weekly show NSFW.-Early career:...
. The show's regular guests included, Brett Rounsaville, Owen JJ Stone, and his brother Jay Brushwood. Other guests included The Totally Rad Show
The Totally Rad Show
The Totally Rad Show is a formerly weekly, now daily, video podcast produced by Team Awesome, LLC and distributed by Revision3. TRS consists primarily of reviews and commentary on pop-culture phenomena such as movies, video games, television programs, and comic books...
's Jeff Cannata
Jeff Cannata
Jeff Cannata is an actor and podcaster who is best known as co-host of The Totally Rad Show. Raised in California, he graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 1999 with a BFA in theater. Cannata has been acting since 2000 and has appeared in movies, commercials and theater. He became the co-host of The...
and Dan Trachtenberg
Dan Trachtenberg
Dan Trachtenberg is a filmmaker and video podcast host from the Philadelphia suburbs who currently resides in the Los Angeles metro area. He is one of the three hosts of The Totally Rad Show and a former co-host of Geekdrome. Both programs are hosted at Revision3...
, Film Riot
Film Riot
Film Riot is a weekly web series produced by Triune Films for the Revision3 Network. It is hosted by Ryan Connolly and also stars Josh Connolly, Emily Connolly, Tim Allen, Michael Stark, and Bruno Viera. It airs weekly with tips on independent filmmaking and do-it-yourself projects like building a...
's Ryan Connolly, Josh Connolly and Timmy Allen, Jay Adelson
Jay Adelson
Jay Adelson is an is an American Internet entrepreneur. His Internet career includes Netcom, DEC's Palo Alto Internet Exchange, co-founder of Equinix, Revision3 and Digg, and CEO of SimpleGeo, Inc before they were purchased by Urban Airship.In 2008, Adelson was named a member of Time Magazine's...
, Martin Sargent
Martin Sargent
Martin Paul Sargent is an American television personality and was co-host of the This WEEK in FUN podcast with Sarah Lane...
and Daniel Garcia.
Game On!: Brian will host TWiT
Twit
Twit may refer to: A person of lesser intelligence, it is normally used in a humors way.*Idiot, a mentally deficient or self-defeating person*TWiT.tv, a podcast network**This Week in Tech , a podcast on the previously-listed network...
's newly developed gaming show with Veronica Belmont
Veronica Belmont
Veronica Ann Belmont is the co-host of the Revision3 show Tekzilla alongside Patrick Norton, and the former host of the monthly PlayStation 3-based video on demand program Qore. Formerly she was the host for the Mahalo Daily podcast and a producer and associate editor for CNET Networks, Inc...
.
NSFW: Billed as 'TWiTs favorite mistake', NSFW hosted by Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young
Justin Robert Young
Justin Robert Young is the editor-in-chief of iTricks.com, the foremost magic news site on the web, editor of WeirdThings.com, and is a podcaster for the TWiT.tv network, co-hosting the weekly show NSFW.-Early career:...
, is an evolution of the BBLiveShow for the TWiT Network. Airs Tuesdays on TWiT Live and NSFWshow.com at PT and is also available in podcast form at TWiT.TV.
FrameRate: A weekly video and audio podcast on the TWiT Network, hosted by Brian Brushwood and Tom Merritt
Tom Merritt
Thomas Andrew "Tom" Merritt is a technology journalist and broadcaster who hosts a daily show on Leo Laporte's TWiT.tv Netcast Network Tech News Today...
discussing television, movies and internet videos.
Weird Things Podcast: Hosts Brian Brushwood, Justin Robert Young
Justin Robert Young
Justin Robert Young is the editor-in-chief of iTricks.com, the foremost magic news site on the web, editor of WeirdThings.com, and is a podcaster for the TWiT.tv network, co-hosting the weekly show NSFW.-Early career:...
and Andrew Mayne
Andrew Mayne
Andrew Mayne is a magician, illusion designer and filmmaker. He has written and produced over fifty books, DVDs and manuscripts on magic he's considered one of the most prolific magic creators of the last decade. He's the publisher of iTricks.com and host of the Weird Things podcast, one of the...
discuss supernatural and strange reports in the news. News reports are often introduced by Andrew Mayne presenting scenarios where his co-hosts must respond to the events of a report as Mayne reveals an increasing amount of detail.
Video
- "Scams, Sasquatch, and the Supernatural" YouTube
- "A Brief Documentary on Brian Brushwood" YouTube
- "Brian Brushwood on the Road" YouTube
- Scam School Revision3
- NSFW Show TWiT.TV