Prop Bets & Bar Tricks

Learn 22 different proposition bets and bar tricks, curated and narrated by star of British TV's Real Hustle, Paul Wilson. Prop bets (sometimes known as "betchas") are fun challenges, typically designed to be done in bars or parties in which you challenge someone to do a seemingly simple puzzle ... that can't be solved! Finally, you demonstrate that it is actually very easy - once you know the secret!

Upside Down Bill
Upside Down Bill

Discover how to win a free beer with just a few quick folds of a dollar bill.

Two Beers
Two Beers

You'll be able to finish two full pints of beer before your friend takes two shots once you know the secret to this fun party trick.

Trapped Coin
Trapped Coin

With this bar bet, you can remove a coin from under a glass without needing to ever touch the glass.

Toothpick Fish
Toothpick Fish

A fun and simple puzzle that might just earn you a few drinks on your next trip to the bar.

Ten Coins
Ten Coins

All you need is a handful of quarters to stump your family and friends with this bar bet.

T Caps
T Caps

Discover how to win free beers with this brilliant beer cap bar scam.

Straw Trick
Straw Trick

This video teaches you how to pick up a glass of wine using nothing but a straw.

Sipper
Sipper

A fun party trick that allows you to drink wine from a wine bottle without opening it.

Paperclips
Paperclips

Learn one of the best party tricks to perform for hecklers or skeptics.

Olive
Olive

Win free beers with this easy bar bet using an olive and bar coasters.

Nickels & Pennies
Nickels & Pennies

The secret to this challenging puzzle will help you win free drinks for the rest of your life.

Liquid Swap
Liquid Swap

Your friends will be so impressed by this easy bar trick, they'll be eager to buy you a drink.

Hat Gag
Hat Gag

Win free shots or beers with this super simple bar bet.

Floating Cork
Floating Cork

The perfect bar bet for when you order a bottle of wine.

Coins on Bottle
Coins on Bottle

Learn how to win free drinks with just some pocket change and a beer.

Coin Hand
Coin Hand

With this party trick, a coin impossibly vanishes from beneath your palm and appears under the other.

Coin Balance
Coin Balance

You'll be amazed at how many people fall for this easy bar scam.

Bottle Pusher (Coin Inside Out)
Bottle Pusher (Coin Inside Out)

Double your money with this easy bar trick.

Bottle Opener
Bottle Opener

Learn how to open a beer bottle with a napkin.

Bill Snatch
Bill Snatch

Grab two empty beer bottles and get ready to fool your friends with this easy bar trick.

Big Box
Big Box

A tricky puzzle that will baffle your friends.

Balancing Egg
Balancing Egg

Learn how to balance an egg and win free drinks with this bar trick.

Bar Bets Curated by Paul Wilson from BBC's Real Hustle

Paul Wilson is no stranger to scams, bar tricks, and prop bets! He's the writer and star of hit BBC show "The Real Hustle", "Scammed" and "The Takedown."

Paul is also a renowned magician and a sleight of hand expert. He has consulted for gambling movies such as "Shade" and "Smokin' Aces." He has expertly selected these bar bets to allow you to have the most fun at the bar, without actually scamming anyone!

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