Hot Pranks & Cons How-Tos
How To: Spring bump locks
This is a great spring bumping demo from UK Bump Keys. Spring bumping involves inserting a spring over a bump key to disledge the mechanisms in a lock. This is a locksmith and lockpick demonstration.
How To: Fool friends with a fake desktop prank in MS Paint
How to fool your friends in some time ! You can delete or move away the icons ! Using Paint or any other screenshot or photo editing program swap out the desktop with one covered in images of the icons, rather than actual and clickable program icons. Delete all the icons on the desktop and this is sure to drive yoru friends crazy. Perfect office prank.
How To: Prank a control freak with the Newton Virus for Mac
Newton Virus is the first art virus by Troika. In the beginning were harmless computer viruses. Viruses born out of the wit of early computer adopters, viruses whose sole purpose was to surprise and amuse. A non-destructive form of artificial life.
How To: Cheat on tests with a hacked pen
In this how to video we show you how to utilize a pen and paper to conceal a small cheat sheet right under your nose but out of view from everyone else.
How To: Cheat on a test with an eraser
In this video we show you how to take a normal eraser and turn it into a cheating device. As usual, we will do this by taking a common object that no one will think twice about and altering it to fit our needs. Cheating on tests is a serious offense - be careful!
How To: Extend the length of a class paper
Watch this video to learn a simple cheat that will make your paper longer. Good trick to know when you are in a crunch and need to stretch your class paper. You will need to use your existing term paper and either Microsoft Word or Open Office to use the Find&Replace command. Here's some forums you can post anonymously with other like-minded, less scrupulous people: http://academicdishonesty.net
How To: Hack a Coke Machine & Get in the Menu
Get into a menu in the Coke machine. This video offers the code for hacking into a Coke machine menu. This may not work for every machine, but should work for some.
How To: Gut & reassemble American locks
Here is a short tutorial on how to gut and reassemble an American 1105 series lock. This isn't for beginners. You should have some experience in gutting and reassembling locks.
How To: Make the dismembered finger prank & rattlesnake prank
The dismembered finger and the rattlesnake in the envelope. Fun pranks and easy to make with this tutorial. Use a cardboard box, cotton and red paint to create a dismembered finger. To create the rattlesnake prank, all you need is an envelope, a washer, two rubber bands and a coat hanger. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Cheat on exams with a hidden coaster
A easy, but effective cheat for exams. You will need a beer mat and a needle. Stick the cheat sheet on the coaster. Then put a pushpin in one corner and stick it under the desk. Now you can pop it up when your teacher isn't watching and slide it under when he is. Fun and easy way to cheat on tests.
How To: Cheat at school a couple different ways
Cheat Safe. I am not responsible for the things you do. Watch this how to video to learn a couple methods for cheating at school. You will need chalk, correction fluid (white out), an eraser, pencil lead holder and tape.
How To: Make Fake Pee
How to make fake pee! Does it look real? Prank your friends with fake pee. Squirt in your toilet or elsewhere.. get creative. Gross!
How To: Make a fart machine
This video demonstrates how to make a fart machine. Here is a simple step by step instructions how to make your very own Mega Fart Machine. From XL-2000 farts to F-9000 Bombs. It's so simple, even your grandma can do it! Why wait, go out and make your own Mega Fat Machine. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks! Make a fart machine.
How To: Prank someone with a TV remote jammer
Sick and tired of fighting over the remote? Build an easy Remote Jammer that puts YOU in control. Kipkay does some circuit hacking to power a jammer that can hijack the TV. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Practice the art of street cons with Michael Shermer
The art of the con is as old as civilization, employing the skills of deception, misdirection, and the psychology of human greed and the desire to get something for nothing. In this episode Shermer employs a professional con artist to teach him the fine art of conning people. He shows a street game where you follow the queen. Unfortunately, you're being scammed. Three card monte will always take your money. It's a straight out con.
How To: Cheat with a hidden cheat sheet neck tie
This episode will introduce you a cheat sheet, hidden in your necktie.
How To: Prank trick or treaters with a candy bowl and hand
Halloween is a time where you can either trick or treat your guests. Treating can be fun, but tricking someone can be even more entertaining. With this video, we will teach you a neat little trick to play on small kids or even adults. So sit back and watch how you can scare the pants off of people this Halloween with this simple trick involving a regular candy bowl.... see how to prank trick or treaters with a candy bowl and hand. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Force the outcome of a coin toss with a simple trick
Coin flips... every knows about the coin toss, but how do you win at every one? This video will show you how to force the outcome of a coin toss with a simple trick. Actually, there are two tricks that let you decide the outcome of any coin toss. The first trick is a classic gamblers secret, and the second a new con technique.
How To: Make a fake virus that shuts down a friend's computer
This video shows you how to make a fake "virus" that shuts down the computer of your victim when they open it. This video also shows you how to email or AIM this prank virus to a friend.
How To: Prank an Office Mate with the Mouse Trap Launcher
Monitor Trap: Difficulty level 5 1) Cut a metal coat hanger, and bend it into shape. 2) Use cardboard to construct the launching platform for the paper hole punches. 3) Fasten the mousetrap to the back of the monitor and then tie the fishing line to the mouse cord. 4) Delicately pour a small pile of paper hole punches onto the platform.
How To: Prank a dorm friend with door knock drench
Door bell drench from Prank University. One of many pranks you can torture your college roommates with! This is a simple trick from the Cubicle Warfare book that shows you how to soak the floor of a friend by filling a small garbage can with water and leaning it on their door. When you knock, they answer and dump the water on their feet. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Pie face someone
A guide to performing the world's greatest gag: the cream pie in the face. This includes step-by-step instructions on how to make the pie and apply the pie to an unwitting friend's face. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Prank and screw with people in the bathroom
When someone uses a public restroom (former Idaho Representatives aside) they expect a degree of separation, the ability to wander in and move through the experience taking as little notice of their fellow excretors. Why not interrupt that flow and make some people cringe? This video will show you how to pull some great pranks while using a public bathroom. You could probably give someone hang-ups for a long time if you try some of these on the right person.
How To: Con an Electronic Parking Meter into Unlimited Parking
Need to save a few quarters for laundry? Then skip paying at the parking meter when you're out and about. The video below will show you how to con your way out giving up your hard-earned coins at a city parking meter. With this trick, you'll get unlimited time. It works by simply holding a quarter in the slot for a long, long time. This will create an error in the electronic parking meter system, causing an "out of order" sign to appear, which means... free parking!
How To: Make a condom rocket with Mentos and Diet Coke
So, you've heard of the Mentos and Diet Coke experiment? Well, how about trying something new to it, how about a condom?
How To: Prank someone in the bathroom
Add some bathroom pranks to your arsenal... watch this video tutorial to see how to prank someone in the bathroom.
How To: Transform fake handcuffs into inescapable handcuffs
What's the best way to get real handcuffs without actually buying them? Well, use fake handcuffs, that is... they're cheaper. This con video tutorial will show you how to transform fake handcuffs into inescapable ones.
How To: Prank your friends with a secret envelope
Give people some deadly goosebumps! Also tells you how! Learn how to prank your friends with a secret envelope. All you need is copper wire, a button, an envelope, a card and elastic. This prank is sure to scare your friends.
How To: Properly make a replacement key for a lock
Ever wanted to learn how to make a rekey a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths out there... key making. Just watch this video tutorial to see how to properly make a replacement key for a lock.
How To: Pull funny pranks at a sleepover
Funny sleepover pranks to do at a sleepover. Watch this prank tutorial video to learn how to do several different pranks at your next sleepover. Learn how to do the:
How To: Prank people at the grocery store
No one likes having their food messed with. That makes it all the more fun to do so right? This video will show you some fun pranks that you can pull to mess with the food of your friends and neighbors. They include making surprise disgusting layer dip and ordering unusual combinations of items at the grocery store, but are all freakin' hilarious and require relatively little setup or risk.
How To: Pull Off the Greatest Cup Prank Ever
This could quite possibly be the easiest and funniest prank you could ever pull off on someone, all you need is a cup, straw, and lid. It is so unpredictable, No one will ever suspect a thing till they're completely wet. Find out how to execute this Funny prank by watching this video. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Give an atomic wedgie like in Casper
How to pull someone's underwear over their head. This tutorial uses film stills from the movie Casper: A Spirited Beginning to illustrate this classic kids' prank. Pull the underwear up from behind, over the head. It's only an atomic wedgie if it goes over the head! Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Hide your stash in a computer
Learn how to turn an old computer into an awesome hiding place. First, unbolt the fan and remove it. Pop open the side metal casing to get inside. Remove the fan and any wiring, then unbolt and remove the motherboard. Once you've removed everything, clean out the dust. Now you have a place to hide your stash!
How To: Crack a combination lock with 100 possible combos
Without Tools, Crack a Combination lock! Meant to break into your own lock in case you forgot the combination. Learn how to reduce possible combinations from 64,000 to 100. This lock cracking trick will help you next time you need to pick a combination lock.
How To: Prank the junk mail companies with shipping costs
This guy shows us how to stop annoying junk mail FOREVER and get rid of his own junk at the same time! Great trick for getting back at snail mail spammers. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Crank call your friends with this phone prank
Try This! Very funny phone trick for your friends! Learn how to use the website phonetrick.com to prank call your friends. Instructions are simple.
How To: Prank your friends with a loud paper popper noise
TRY IT NOW! Learn how to make The Incredible Paper Popper! (Reusable) Scare Your Friends over and over with this fun prank! Just takes a min! Worth the watch! Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Pick a 5 pin padlock with homemade tools
I'm going to show you how to pick a 5 pin padlock with a normal paperclip in this lock picking tutorial. Use a homemade tension wrench and homemade pick using a paperclip. First, take your tension wrench and put it in the bottom of the lock. You will need to keep pressure on it until the lock is picked. Then put the paperclip in the upper part of the lock. Just mess with the pins until the lock opens.
How To: Prank a chair with a booby trap
If you ever wanna get back at someone for pulling a prank on you, this is the prank you wanna do on them. You will literally make them jump off of their chair. Watch this prank video to find out how to do it yourself. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!