Podcasts about Victor Lustig

Laura looks at the life of Victor Lustig, an ambitious 1920s conman who ‘sold' both the Eiffel Tower and Tower Bridge to gullible businessmen. Plus, he built a fake ‘money printing machine' AND he swindled $5,000 from history's most notorious gangster, Al Capone.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk

[REDIFFUSION] Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous plonge dans des histoires vraies… aussi fascinantes qu'improbables. Cette semaine, découvrez six figures insaisissables, six virtuoses de la supercherie : faussaires, arnaqueurs, illusionnistes ou génies du mensonge… Tous ont repoussé les limites de l'ingéniosité humaine pour façonner leur propre légende — parfois aux dépens du monde entier. L'escroc qui a vendu la Tour Eiffel En 1925, quelques années après l'exposition universelle, la Tour Eiffel est mal aimée et oblige la ville de Paris à payer de gros coûts de rénovation. Un homme va profiter de l'occasion pour monter l'une des plus grandes arnaques de la capitale française en mettant en vente la dame de fer… Son nom: Victor Lustig. En vous replongeant dans le Paris des années folles, découvrez son Fabuleux destin. Une production Bababam Originals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy starts things off with the bizarre story of Danny Harunji and how, that one time in high school, he cut class and it may have changed the trajectory of the rest of his life. Then Monique covers the story of Victor Lustig who may be the most audacious con man in history. If you liked this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe.Join Our ⁠⁠Patreon!⁠⁠Check Out Our ⁠⁠Website!⁠⁠Follow Us On ⁠⁠Instagram!

Desde muito jovem Victor percebeu que tinha uma lábia excepcional e a habilidade de convencer pessoas, mas esse talento foi usado para seguir a carreira de golpista. Da venda da Torre Eiffel até uma máquina de imprimir dinheiro, conheça todos os truques e trapaças de um dos maiores impostores do mundo.Estamos concorrendo ao Prêmio MPB! Vote pelo link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.premiompb.com.br⁠⁠⁠⁠Apoie nosso podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.1001crimes.com.br⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mande suas histórias: 1001medinhos@gmail.comFale com a gente: 1001crimes@gmail.comConfira nosso canal! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/1001crimes

Paris, 1925. Ein gut gekleideter Mann sitzt in einem Straßencafé, liest die Zeitung – und hat plötzlich eine Idee. Keine gewöhnliche. Sondern eine, für die man entweder völlig verrückt oder unfassbar brillant sein muss.Wenige Wochen später verkauft dieser Mann den Eiffelturm. Was wie ein schlechter Witz klingt, war einer der raffiniertesten Betrügereien des 20. Jahrhunderts. Und das ist nur der Anfang.Wer war dieser Mann? Wie konnte so ein Plan funktionieren? Und warum hat niemand sofort Alarm geschlagen?In dieser Folge tauchen wir ein in das Leben von Victor Lustig – den Mann, der alles verkaufen konnte. Sogar das Unverkäufliche.Trigger-Warnung: Betrüg, Lügen *Alle oder einige Namen wurden geändert*Enthält Werbung*Enthält Affiliate-Links*++++Meinen True Crime Podcast "Steig nicht ein!" hörst du immer freitags, überall wo es Podcasts gibt.

Si je vous disais, là comme ça, sans préambule, « la tour Eiffel est à vendre, c'est moi qui m'en occupe, combien m'en donnez-vous ? », vous me prendriez sans doute pour un escroc, ou un fou. Je suis d'accord. Mais bien amené, avec des papiers officiels, une carte d'accès à la tour et tout un simulacre dans un grand hôtel parisien, ce ne serait pas pareil ! La preuve est faite par Victor Lustig en 1925. Pour mieux comprendre, reprenons depuis le début...

Si je vous disais, là comme ça, sans préambule, « la tour Eiffel est à vendre, c'est moi qui m'en occupe, combien m'en donnez-vous ? », vous me prendriez sans doute pour un escroc, ou un fou. Je suis d'accord. Mais bien amené, avec des papiers officiels, une carte d'accès à la tour et tout un simulacre dans un grand hôtel parisien, ce ne serait pas pareil ! La preuve est faite par Victor Lustig en 1925. Pour mieux comprendre, reprenons depuis le début...

Si je vous disais, là comme ça, sans préambule, « la tour Eiffel est à vendre, c'est moi qui m'en occupe, combien m'en donnez-vous ? », vous me prendriez sans doute pour un escroc, ou un fou. Je suis d'accord. Mais bien amené, avec des papiers officiels, une carte d'accès à la tour et tout un simulacre dans un grand hôtel parisien, ce ne serait pas pareil ! La preuve est faite par Victor Lustig en 1925. Pour mieux comprendre, reprenons depuis le début...

Paris, 1925. Ein vornehmer Herr sitzt im Cafe und liest Zeitung. Victor Lustig wird gleich die Idee für seinen nächsten Coup haben. Er wird den Eiffelturm für teuer Geld verkaufen! Danach flieht er nach Amerika und haut dort den großen Mafiaboss Al Capone übers Ohr. Victor Lustig führte ein schillerndes, facettenreiches Leben, bevor er 1947 auf Alcatraz starb. Jahrhundertgeschichten zeichnet seine berühmteste Story nach. Vielen Dank an Bastian Kresser, der für seinen Roman "Als mir die Welt gehörte" zu Lustig recherchierte.

Dans les années 20, Victor Lustig vend, à deux reprises, la tour Eiffel à des ferrailleurs ! L'escroc « Comte Lustig » a même plumé Al Capone après avoir inventé une machine à reproduire des billets de banque.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Nel film “Totòtruffa ‘62”, Totò, fingendosi il proprietario della Fontana di Trevi, riusciva a venderla a un povero allocco italoamericano. Se quella scena era pura fantasia, la storia che vi raccontiamo oggi è invece accaduta davvero. Signore e signori, questa è la storia di Victor Lustig, l’uomo che riuscì a vendere la Torre Eiffel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patreon preview. Unlock full episode at www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast   Who knows? Not me. I never lost control. You're face to face with the man who sold the Eiffel Tower.

You all wanted it, so you all got it. Come on a journey of a lifetime criminal. He scammed and conned all across the world and sold at least one wonder of the world… twice. His name was Victor Lustig, or was it? Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @strange_unusual_podcast Bluesky: @strangeunusualpod.bsky.social Twitter: @_strangeunusual Facebook: The Strange and Unusual Podcast 'Elevator' music: Darren Curtis Theme song: rap2h and Calamity Casey

Es klingt absurd, doch Victor Lustig gelingt es 1925 tatsächlich, als angeblich korrupter Staatsbeamter den Eiffelturm zu verkaufen. Besessen hatte er ihn natürlich nie. Von Ralph Erdenberger.

In den glamourösen Straßen von Paris, schrieb im Jahr 1925 ein Mann ein Stück Kriminalgeschichte, das bis heute seinesgleichen sucht: Victor Lustig, der „König der Hochstapler“, verkaufte den Eiffelturm. Wie konnte Lustig dieser Coup gelingen? Wir haben einen kritischen Blick auf sein außergewöhnliches Leben und auf das Phänomen „Hochstapler“ im Allgemeinen geworfen. Music: „Parisian“ by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Wie man uns unterstützen kann, könnt ihr hier nachlesen. Zum HOAXILLA Merchandise geht es hier QUELLEN Story der Woche: Vier Jahres Kreuzfahrt Thema der Woche: Victor Lustig in der dt. wikipedia Victor Lustig in der engl. wikipedia Mental Floss: Smooth Operator: How Con Man "Count" Victor Lustig Sold The Eiffel Tower—Twice The Law Society Gazette: How King Con rule Smithsonian Magazine: The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice. Der Eiffelturm in der dt. wikipedia Casino.Org: How Lustig's Money Machine Scam worked Der zitierte Konferenzbericht Der Skeptix Adventskalender Verschiedene Biographien von Victor Lustig * Der Mann, der den Eiffelturm verkaufte (1970) Video Marina Weisband: Medien sind der Tod der Demokratie *Affiliate Link

Arthur Ferguson est souvent présenté comme l'un des plus grands arnaqueurs de l'histoire en raison d'une série de légendes selon lesquelles il aurait vendu des monuments emblématiques tels que la colonne Nelson de Trafalgar Square, le Big Ben, et même la Maison Blanche à des touristes naïfs. Cependant, la réalité de son existence et de ses exploits est entourée d'incertitudes et d'exagérations. Les exploits d'Arthur Ferguson D'après les récits, Ferguson, décrit comme un gentleman bien habillé et éloquent, aurait prétendu être un fonctionnaire britannique chargé de vendre des monuments publics dans les années 1920. Ses arnaques auraient consisté à convaincre des touristes, surtout américains, de lui verser des sommes importantes en échange de la "vente" de ces structures célèbres. Il aurait ainsi "vendu" :- La colonne Nelson à un Américain pour 6 000 £ ;- Big Ben pour une somme encore plus importante ;- La Maison Blanche pour environ 100 000 $. Après ces prétendus exploits au Royaume-Uni, Ferguson aurait émigré aux États-Unis pour poursuivre ses escroqueries. Là, il aurait tenté de vendre d'autres monuments tels que la Statue de la Liberté. Réalité ou mythe ? Cependant, la plupart des historiens et experts s'accordent à dire que ces histoires sont probablement plus proches de la légende que de la réalité. Aucune preuve documentaire fiable n'atteste de l'existence d'Arthur Ferguson ou de ses prétendus crimes. Les détails de ces escroqueries semblent largement basés sur des anecdotes populaires, souvent exagérées ou déformées au fil du temps. Il est également possible que ces histoires aient émergé à partir d'une confusion avec d'autres escrocs célèbres de l'époque, comme Victor Lustig, un autre arnaqueur notoire qui, en 1925, avait vraiment tenté de vendre la Tour Eiffel à des ferrailleurs, se faisant passer pour un fonctionnaire français. Lustig est un personnage bien documenté et reconnu pour ses exploits, contrairement à Ferguson. Un symbole de l'escroquerie Bien que la véracité des exploits d'Arthur Ferguson soit sujette à caution, il reste dans la culture populaire comme un symbole de l'arnaqueur sophistiqué. Les récits qui lui sont attribués illustrent le pouvoir de la persuasion et de la manipulation psychologique, caractéristiques essentielles des grands escrocs. En conclusion, il est peu probable qu'Arthur Ferguson ait réellement existé ou qu'il ait accompli ces arnaques monumentales, mais les histoires autour de lui continuent d'alimenter l'imaginaire collectif sur les grands escrocs de l'histoire. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Who was the man that tried to sell the Eiffel Tower? This week, Maia takes us on a podcast journey to the Titanic (well, ships like the Titanic) and a man who knew how to sell. No need to own anything with Victor Lustig around! Fake money machines, card games, property auction, or bribery. Victor Lustig was a man would always managed to hit his mark and slip the cops, until he couldn't. This week, on Well, I Laughed!

In this episode, we explore the audacious tale of Victor Lustig, the con artist who famously sold the Eiffel Tower—twice. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I Paris, Lustig's masterful deception highlights the interplay of greed and ambition in human nature. Join us as we unpack Lustig's cunning strategies and the fascinating legacy of one of history's most notorious scams.

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Send us a Text Message.As the world's eyes are on Paris for the Olympics, we're looking back at a different kind of champion - the con artist who sold the Eiffel Tower not once, but twice! We're shining a light on the Ordinary Extraordinary story of Victor Lustig who sold the unsellable and swindled the unsuspecting. Join Dianne and Jennie for part one of a tale of deception and daring that's as thrilling as any Olympic event!Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jRlO4DAjtKs?si=NjFD9WP4X6cN9IqS Ticket link to the 35th Annual Cemetery Crawl at Central City's IOOF Cemetery: Gilpin Historical Society 35th Annual Cemetery Crawl: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gilpin-historical-society-35th-annual-cemetery-crawl-tickets-934551547837?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_androidPhoto of Lustig grave by: Rick Gleason and posted to: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176656691/victor-lustig#view-photo=152334006Resources used to research this episode include: Various news articles found on www.newspapers.com & documents from www.ancestry.comLaidlaw, Katherine. "The con man who sold the Eiffel Tower — twice ." https://thehustle.co/. 15 Mar. 2024. thehustle.co/originals/the-con-man-who-sold-the-eiffel-tower-twice-1. Accessed 4 Aug. 2024.King, Gilbert. "The Smoothest Con Man That Ever Lived ." https://www.smithsonianmag.com/. 22 Aug. 2012. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-smoothest-con-man-that-ever-lived-29861908/. Accessed 4 Aug. 2024.Linning, Stephanie . "The man who conned the world ." https://www.dailymail.co.uk/. 12 Aug. 2021. www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9880185/The-man-conned-world-Audacious-scams-career-criminal-Victor-Lustig-told-new-book.html. Accessed 4 Aug. 2024.Malvenuti, Edorardo. "Victor Lustig, the Bohemian Scarlet Pimpernel." https://www.progetto.cz/. 27 Oct. 2020. www.progetto.cz/victor-lustig-la-primula-rossa-boema/?lang=en#:~:text=A%20savoir%20faire%20blending%20with,end%20Victor%20Lustig's%20maritime%20adventure. Accessed 4 Aug. 2024.Sanford, Christopher . The Man Who Conned the World Victor Lustig. 1st ed., 2022. Gloucestershire, The History Press, 2022, pp. 1 - 320.

Send us a Text Message.In part 1 of "The Great Eiffel Tower Swindle" Jennie and Dianne share the humble beginnings of a man who became known as one of the world's greatest swindlers, Victor "The Count" Lustig; and left listeners hanging after recounting his notorious first sale of the Eiffel Tower in 1925. In part 2 the ladies follow Lustig's escape from authorities in Paris and his return to the US to continue his life of crime and cons, only to be brought down by one of his greatest weaknesses...an Ordinary Extraordinary woman! Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mFb3MLHqqXU?si=buZwcgG6kJtYpNGlTicket link to the 35th Annual Cemetery Crawl at Central City's IOOF Cemetery: Gilpin Historical Society 35th Annual Cemetery Crawl: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gilpin-historical-society-35th-annual-cemetery-crawl-tickets-934551547837?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_androidTickets for the 4th annual Beyond the Grave: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-grave-mary-shelleys-frankenstein-tickets-986081605627Photo of Lustig grave by: Rick Gleason and posted to: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176656691/victor-lustig#view-photo=152334006Resources used to research this episode include: Various news articles found on www.newspapers.com & documents from www.ancestry.comLaidlaw, Katherine. "The con man who sold the Eiffel Tower — twice ." https://thehustle.co/. 15 Mar. 2024. thehustle.co/originals/the-con-man-who-sold-the-eiffel-tower-twice-1. Accessed 4 Aug. 2024.King, Gilbert. "The Smoothest Con Man That Ever Lived ." https://www.smithsonianmag.com/. 22 Aug. 2012. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-smoothest-con-man-that-ever-lived-29861908/. Accessed 4 Aug. 2024.Linning, Stephanie . "The man who conned the world ." https://www.dailymail.co.uk/. 12 Aug. 2021. www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9880185/The-man-conned-world-Audacious-scams-career-criminal-Victor-Lustig-told-new-book.html. Accessed 4 Aug. 2024.Malvenuti, Edorardo. "Victor Lustig, the Bohemian Scarlet Pimpernel." https://www.progetto.cz/. 27 Oct. 2020. www.progetto.cz/victor-lustig-la-primula-rossa-boema/?lang=en#:~:text=A%20savoir%20faire%20blending%20with,end%20Victor%20Lustig's%20maritime%20adventure. Accessed 4 Aug. 2024.Sanford, Christopher . The Man Who Conned the World Victor Lustig. 1st ed., 2022. Gloucestershire, The History Press, 2022, pp. 1 - 320.

Ep 211 is loose and it's time to tell the tale of Victor Lustig, a gentleman con artist with audacious schemes.Who was this well-dressed chap? How did he fool so much money out of so many people? And what are your 10 commandments of crime?The secret ingredient is...a box!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever your get your podcasts.Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and find us on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/thepoisonerscabinet Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include Handsome Devil by Jeff Maysh, Derek Turner's Crises of a Confidence-man, The Hustle, Le Tour Eiffel.Paris, Smisthonian Magainze, Victor Lustig by Christopher Sandford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittany and Heather are getting into con artists! Scammers, phonies, fakes, scheisty individuals... whatever you call them, you're not going to want to miss part one of this series where Heather shares the details on Victor Lustig. Did we con you into listening? Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/https://strawpoll.com/most-famous-con-artist https://thehustle.co/originals/the-con-man-who-sold-the-eiffel-tower-twice-1 https://www.uselessinformation.org/lustig/index.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9880185/The-man-conned-world-Audacious-scams-career-criminal-Victor-Lustig-told-new-book.html Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

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This week on the Super Fun Time Trivia Podcast we discuss how Dog The Bounty hunter got his name, if Grimace lays chicken nuggets, as well as mix Jojo Siwa and Joe Rogan together to create Child Pop / Bro Podcaster Jojo Rogan. Music Round: One Name Artists Patreon: Super Fun Time Trivia Facebook: superfuntimetrivia Instagram: superfuntimetrivia Twitter: @sftimetrivia Email: superfuntimetrivia@gmail.com Intro Music By David Dino White. Welcome to Super Fun Time Trivia: The known universe's only live improv comedy trivia podcast. Heres some trivia questions for you to steal this week... Round 1 1) What was the name of that mid-90's talking pig movie that wasn't Babe ? A) Daisy B) Wally C) Gordy 2) In 1963, Andy Warhol released his first film. It featured a man doing what for 5 hours and 20 minutes? 3) What is the name of the fictional family resteraunt that Joanna works at in Office Space? 4) True or false, the NHL has imposed a $10000 fine for zamboni drivers or ice managers to twirling octopus on the ice. 5) Which of the following was used in semiconductors until being superseded by silicon? A) Tennessine B) Selenium C) Germanium 6) What number jersey does Happy Gilmore wear? 7) With regards to comic books, what character is the alter-ego of Selina Kyle?    8) How many hands appear on the flag of Brunei? 9) A tire fire in Wales caught fire in 1989. What year did it finally stop burning? A) 1994 B) 2004 C) 2014 10) What animal named drink is also known as the Poor Man's Mimosa due to its orange Juice base? Round 2 1) What 6 letter b word means to use or consume something without sharing? 2) What manufacturer, which originated in 1900, has produced the following vehicles: Lancer, Coronet, Diplomat, and the Stratus  3) An English mathematician created an algorith for finding bernouli numbers using a hypothetical machine in 1842, widely considered to be the first computer algorithm. Who was the mathematician? A)  Katherine Johnson B) Rachel Carson C) Ada Lovelace 4) How many digits does Bob the builder have on a hand? 5) Victor Lustig was a conman who famously sold what european monument twice to two different marks? 6) Why does Clevelands sky sometimes have a purple glow pre dawn>? A) High concentration of methane from outlying farms. B) Led lights in vertical greenhouses C) McDonald's marketing for The Grimace Shake 7) True or false, the beep sound from the original Mac computer is titled sosumi.wav because of their fear The Beatles and Apple Corp would sue them again for making ‘music' after settling a previous legal battle in 1978? 8) What is the name of the child's character in the comic series Dark Dungeons by Jack Chick, one of the main reasons for the Satanic Panic of the 1970s? A) Elfstar B) Lord Soth C) Moradin 9) What was the name of Maurice The Rocket Richard's Brother Henri? 10) With regards to mythology, what creatures, part goat, part man, were famous for chasing wood nymphs? Round 4 1) What 8 letter N word from the Latin word for newly planted, is a person who has just started learning or doing something? 2) According to a Study by Jane's Interconnected Intelligence, what country's military has the most submarines in their fleet (Includes both Diesel and Nuclear)? A) North Korea  B) US C) UK  3) As of June 6th, 2024, Who holds the NFL single season record for catches with 149? A) Cooper Kupp B) Marvin Harrison  C) Michael Thomas 4) True or False, Dog The Bounty Hunters name is Dog because his great grandfather Jessep Jackson was the first person to ever bring and sell hot dogs on the Hawaiian island of Hula? 5) The snake river provides most of Oregon's border with what other state? Idaho 6) Which of the following does Urban dictionary define as the act of sexual intercourse when both parties are heavily intoxicated? A) Mashed Potatoes B) Taco Mixing C) Soup 7) How many years did Pia Farrenkopf sit in her car dead in her garage until she was discovered? 8)  Which of the following is credited with many of the statutes which decorate the Parthanon? A) Scopas B) Phidias C) Hesiod 9) What crucial ingredient does self rising flour contain? 10) What is the unit of measure of the Gamecube Memory Card?    

We welcome DeAnna Knippling this week, as she spins a tale of Victor Lustig, a con man. MB and Shannon cover the kidnappings of Kurt Newton and Timmothy Pitzen, as well as serial killer Donald Henry Gaskins.Support the Show.Follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram Find us at our website: www.mysteriesmonstersmayhem.comEmail us at mysteriesmonstersmayhem@gmail.comSupport us at Buy Me A Coffee and get rewards!

En 1925 la Torre Eiffel se ‘vendió'. Victor Lustig, un famoso estafador checo, aprovechó la situación económica tras la Primera Guerra Mundial e invitó a unos chatarreros a quienes les ofreció la torre como chatarra. Su argumento principal fue que el Gobierno francés no podía costear el mantenimiento. Aunque disparatado y poco creible, terminó por convencer a uno de ellos para que le pagase antes de que se descubriese el engaño. Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal National Geographic y en Disney +.

This week we discuss an Austria-Hungarian born conman named Victor Lustig (maybe?) who left a string of scam victims across two continents, found great success selling magic boxes and... The Eiffel tower... twice.

Dans les années 20, Victor Lustig vend, à deux reprises, la tour Eiffel à des ferrailleurs ! L'escroc « Comte Lustig » a même plumé Al Capone après avoir inventé une machine à reproduire des billets de banque.

Dans les années 20, Victor Lustig vend, à deux reprises, la tour Eiffel à des ferrailleurs ! L'escroc « Comte Lustig » a même plumé Al Capone après avoir inventé une machine à reproduire des billets de banque.

Dans les années 20, Victor Lustig vend, à deux reprises, la tour Eiffel à des ferrailleurs ! L'escroc « Comte Lustig » a même plumé Al Capone après avoir inventé une machine à reproduire des billets de banque.

The Eiffel Tower was by far the largest structure built for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. Eiffel was an entrepreneur and he had two engineers working with him to plan the iron tower, but not everyone was on board with the design. Audiences today may be surprised to hear that many Parisians thought the design was an eyesore and a blight on their beautiful city. The architect Stephen Sauvestre was commissioned to work on the design to make it less ugly. He drafted arches, glass-walled halls on every level, stonework around the base, and other ornamental details throughout the structure. Ultimately they stripped it down to a more utilitarian structure but they kept his idea of arches at the base. The form of the tower is largely determined by the engineers' calculations to cut down on wind resistance. The primary resistance came from writers and artists who criticized the tower throughout its construction. I think my favorite description came from Francois Coppee who called it “this mast of iron gymnasium apparatus, incomplete, confused and deformed.” Of course, this criticism faded as the world's fair began and the tower was a huge hit. Over 2 million visitors came to marvel at it. While it did prove successful, the Eiffel tower was not intended to be a permanent fixture in the city. It was built to wow visitors in the fair and then to be torn down later. Eiffel only had a permit to have the structure stand for 20 years.  The idea that the tower would be temporary provided an interesting opportunity for another sort of creative visionary. A truly remarkable con artist named Victor Lustig sold the tower for scrap… two times. Arts Madness 2024 links: The Brackets Spotify Playlist Prediction Form Vote in the Current Round Check out my other podcasts Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are feeling fine because it is episode 159 and we've got some great history for you! Today, Kat covers the larger than life Mary Fields. Then Kaleigh tells us about Victor Lustig, the man that sold the Eiffel Tower - twice!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

You sell the Eiffel Tower for scrap. You con Al Capone. You destabilize the American dollar. You get a sheriff arrested for counterfeiting. You end up at Alcatraz. You are Victor Lustig and you are one smooth criminal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day we recall the Police operation to ensnare prolific conman Victor Lustig.  The ‘Catch Me If You Can'-style manhunt intensified on 11th December, 1928, when Lustig made the mistake of robbing $16,000 from Massachusetts businessman Thomas Kearns, thereby triggering a chase that eventually saw Lustig sent to Alcatraz. Prior to this, he'd scarcely ever tripped up: scamming everyone from county fair audiences to notorious gangster Al Capone. He gambled, he swindled, he fixed sporting odds. But his most audacious sting was his plan to ‘sell' the Eiffel Tower. Twice. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly look inside Lustig's ingenious ‘Romanian Box'; explain why his ‘marks' weren't just big dolts being duped, but carefully selected victims; and recall how, even when imprisoned, Lustig was ready to outsmart the authorities… Further Reading: • ‘The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice.' (Smithsonian Magazine, 2016): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CCount%E2%80%9D%20Victor%20Lustig%2C%2046%20years%20old%20at%20the,in%20an%20audacious%20confidence%20game%E2%80%94not%20once%2C%20but%20twice. • ‘Victor Lustig - The Man Who Conned the World, By Christopher Sandford' (History Press, 2021): https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Victor_Lustig/jXEyEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=victor+lustig+eiffel&printsec=frontcover • ‘What Did Count Victor Lustig Do To The Eiffel Tower?' (QI, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAN-YqM0ZO4 This episode first premiered in 2022, for members of

James welcomes renowned author Robert Greene back on the show to discuss the intricacies of power, strategy, and human nature, as explored in Greene's bestselling book, "The 48 Laws of Power." The episode kicks off with James sharing his journey to reclaim his old chess ranking, a challenge that's not only about the game but also about rediscovering and harnessing personal strengths and strategies. This journey has inspired James to pen a book, and the conversation naturally flows into the writing process and the lessons learned from such endeavors.The spotlight then turns to the special 25th Anniversary edition of "The 48 Laws of Power." James and Robert discuss the significance of a book's packaging, emphasizing how the design and presentation of a book can frame the story within, creating an immersive experience for the reader. This new edition is not just a repackaging but a celebration of the book's timeless lessons. As they explore the content, Robert explains his unique approach to writing, focusing on the multitude of historical examples and stories that form the backbone of each chapter. He shares his reasoning for not including personal anecdotes in his books, preferring to draw from rich historical contexts.The discussion deepens as they delve into some of the most compelling examples from "The 48 Laws of Power." They explore how figures like Napoleon's chief diplomat, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, navigated the treacherous waters of successive revolutions with astute power plays. The story of Victor Lustig's audacious con of Al Capone, and the tale of the advisor who cunningly manipulated Genghis Khan through his self-interest, are dissected to reveal the intricate workings of power and influence. Throughout, James and Robert unravel the fascinating question of how Robert, at 38 and without direct experience of power, managed to write such a compelling and enduringly popular book, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the mind of a master strategist.-----------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James...

James welcomes renowned author Robert Greene back on the show to discuss the intricacies of power, strategy, and human nature, as explored in Greene's bestselling book, "The 48 Laws of Power." The episode kicks off with James sharing his journey to reclaim his old chess ranking, a challenge that's not only about the game but also about rediscovering and harnessing personal strengths and strategies. This journey has inspired James to pen a book, and the conversation naturally flows into the writing process and the lessons learned from such endeavors.The spotlight then turns to the special 25th Anniversary edition of "The 48 Laws of Power." James and Robert discuss the significance of a book's packaging, emphasizing how the design and presentation of a book can frame the story within, creating an immersive experience for the reader. This new edition is not just a repackaging but a celebration of the book's timeless lessons. As they explore the content, Robert explains his unique approach to writing, focusing on the multitude of historical examples and stories that form the backbone of each chapter. He shares his reasoning for not including personal anecdotes in his books, preferring to draw from rich historical contexts.The discussion deepens as they delve into some of the most compelling examples from "The 48 Laws of Power." They explore how figures like Napoleon's chief diplomat, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, navigated the treacherous waters of successive revolutions with astute power plays. The story of Victor Lustig's audacious con of Al Capone, and the tale of the advisor who cunningly manipulated Genghis Khan through his self-interest, are dissected to reveal the intricate workings of power and influence. Throughout, James and Robert unravel the fascinating question of how Robert, at 38 and without direct experience of power, managed to write such a compelling and enduringly popular book, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the mind of a master strategist.-----------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook

A good con man can convince anyone of anything. A great con man can sell the Eiffel Tower not once, but twice. Victor Lustig is perhaps the most infamous con man to exist, and his schemes know no bounds. Our Sources Morbid Curiosity

On the 400th episode of My Favorite Murder, Karen and Georgia cover the stories of body snatching victim, Clara Loeper and notorious con man, Victor Lustig. For our sources and show notes, visit www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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En 1925, quelques années après l'exposition universelle, la Tour Eiffel est mal aimée et oblige la ville de Paris à payer de gros coûts de rénovation. Un homme va profiter de l'occasion pour monter l'une des plus grandes arnaques de la capitale française en mettant en vente la dame de fer… Son nom : Victor Lustig. En vous replongeant dans le Paris des années folles, découvrez son Fabuleux Destin. Un jeune homme talentueux Victor Lustig est né dans une famille aisée en 1890 dans l'actuelle République Tchèque. C'est un jeune garçon déjà charismatique qui a un grand talent pour les langues. Il présente bien, et parle très bien. Il étudie au collège de Dresde en Allemagne et ses parents, très confiants, le destinent à un avenir de grand avocat. Mais Victor a une personnalité aventureuse et à peine ses études terminées, c'est sur le banc des accusés qu'il se retrouvera, pour un petit délit.  Escroc hors pair  En 1909, le jeune homme se rend à Paris. Victor, qui dispose d'un talent particulier pour observer les gens, leurs manières, leurs habitudes et leurs faiblesses, décide d'embarquer dans des paquebots de croisière transatlantiques. À bord, il s'amuse à copier les langages et manières élégantes des riches passagers. Victor Lustig se rend vite compte que la meilleure manière de gagner de l'argent et de prendre celui des autres… C'est alors que sur les bateaux, il apprend les ficelles du parfait escroc. À 20 ans, il devient un as de l'arnaque et commence à récolter de bonnes sommes d'argent… Lorsque la Première Guerre mondiale éclate, il débarque en Amérique où il va prendre la peau d'un faux baron et gruger les banques. Victor est fin psychologue, intelligent et surtout bluffeur de première. L'escroc réussit très rapidement à ratisser des dizaines de milliers de dollars. Il finit par rentrer en Europe, car il veut profiter du Paris des années folles. L'homme loge chez son ami Dapper Dan et se fait plaisir en s'accordant toutes les folies parisiennes. Victor dilapide vite tout son magot et cherche un moyen de se refaire…  Un podcast Bababam Originals. Date de première diffusion : 10 décembre 2019 Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : Pierre Goldman, le révolutionnaire de gauche le plus controversé de son époque [LOVE STORY] Angelina Jolie et Brad Pitt : une histoire de cinéma, d'alchimie et d'épreuves Clairvius Narcisse, l'histoire d'un véritable zombie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hey Campers, get away from that money box and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about a Victor Lustig, the conman who not only sold the Eiffel Tower, but tried to sell it twice. We also discuss the MJ12 aka Majestic 12 aka Real Men In Black and how they be wiping our memory on the daily.

This week we welcome Gabe Greenspan (@gabespan) to the team to learn about the life and cons of Victor Lustig, the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice.Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Mystery Team Inc. is a comedy podcast about unsolved mysteries.Watch on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteryteamincFollow on Instagram for Updates https://www.instagram.com/mysteryteaminc/Intro Song by Sunday Cruise https://sundaycruiseband.com/https://www.instagram.com/sundaycruiseband

Welcome to the final episode of our season on grifts and grafts here on Criminalia, where we've been exploring the stories of some of the most notorious swindles and swindlers throughout history. And, of course there were plenty of cocktails and mocktails to go around, too. Listen as Holly and Maria continue their tradition, highlighting their Top 3 shows and favorite drinks of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The phrase, "There's a sucker born every minute," is attributed to P.T. Barnum, but it could be about this episode: We're talking about con artists who swindled people into buying some really famous landmarks. George C. Parker sold the Brooklyn Bridge. Among Victor Lustig's most audacious scams was when he sold the Eiffel Tower. And a man known as Natwarlal made a name for himself selling the Taj Mahal among other famous landmarks in India. Let's look at what happened when each of these guys dipped a toe into real estate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Poppin' Con-gregation? This week, comedians Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos join us to discuss Victor Lustig, a con artist of the 1920's whose notorious for selling the Eiffel Tower, twice. Plus, a German photographer has rejected an award from the Sony World Photography Awards after winning with an AI-generated “photograph.” Stay Schemin'!Research by Kaelyn Brandt  SOURCES:https://www.cnn.com/style/article/ai-photo-win-sony-scli-intl/index.htmlhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-smoothest-con-man-that-ever-lived-29861908/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/https://www.newspapers.com/image/147064321/https://www.casino.org/blog/lustigs-money-machine-scam/

Sara and Danny are back to talk all about infamous scammer extraordinaire Victor Lustig, the Austro-Hungarian who once sold the Eiffel Tower. They cover his laundry list of scams he ran throughout his life in the early 1900's, and the numerous victims he left behind in his wake. They also get into the events that left to his eventual downfall, and how his romp through he United States came to an end. To end the show, they play a game testing their skills at sussing out a fake sale, guessing whether certain bizarre items were actually sold on eBay or not. RESOURCES:  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/ https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Holy-cow-History-The-man-who-sold-the-Eiffel-17367737.php https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-smoothest-con-man-that-ever-lived-29861908/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices