R. Paul Wilson

There are essentially five cons that are the basis for every swindle since the dawn of man; today's Nigerian email scam is nothing more than a derivation of a Spanish conquistador's bait-and-switch con that started more than 600 years ago. In Scammed, Paul Wilson, dubbed the "World's Greatest Con Man," and his team take a detailed look inside the complicated schemes and micro-cons that have plagued unsuspecting people for hundreds, even thousands of years, showing how many of these scams not only survived but evolved to be brutally effective with the help of modern technology. In each episode, Paul plays out long cons on designated marks so that he can help expose the cons, hustles and schemes that have victimized so many people, while teaching others how to avoid them.

The best magicians of the 21st century set out on a journey to search for the lost author of the most legendary book about the art of sleight of hand.

From Hollywood's world-famous Magic Castle to the casinos of Las Vegas and even into Alcatraz, join Paul and Lee as they discover the magic and magicians of America's West coast. Along the way, you'll learn magic from some of the biggest names in the business: Alain Nu vanishes a silk without the use of prosthetics The Buck Twins tip two of their signature routines Alan Ackerman fries another victim Earl Nelson teaches a classic production from "Variations" David Regal makes a baffling prediction Dean Dill matrixes with anything you like Ashford Kneitel finds four ladies with his "card compass" Steve Beam spirals and slices and Nathan Kranzo makes coins vanish and appear without getting burned! PLUS six excellent effects from Paul Wilson and Lee Asher A selection rises out of any deck-then finds its three mates! A deck of cards ribbon spreads in mid-air!