Brian Allen Brushwood (born January 17, 1975) is an American magician, podcaster, author, lecturer, and comedian.
Brushwood is known for the series 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 School, Brushwood co-hosts the podcasts Weird Things with Andrew Mayne and Justin Robert Young, Cordkillers with Tom Merritt, and Night Attack 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-hosts 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.