Uncovering The BILLION-DOLLAR Criminal World Of ART FORGERY: Professional Art Scammer Confesses All

Art forgery is a multi-billion dollar industry, and in this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of deception, talent, and high-stakes crime. Meet Max Brandrett, one of the most notorious art forgers in history, who made a living creating masterful fakes of famous paintings and selling them as the real deal.

From fooling galleries to evading the law, Max shares the secrets behind aging paintings, crafting perfect forgeries, and the lucrative hustle that kept him in and out of prison for years. He reveals the tricks of the trade, his encounters with criminals, and the irony of people now forging his fakes!

- How did Max get started in the art forgery game?
- What techniques did he use to make his fakes look authentic?
- What happens when the police catch a master forger?
- The surprising connection between art, crime, and high society.

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00:00:00 The Life of an Art Forger: Max Brandrett's Story
00:03:16 The Art of the Hustle: Fake Paintings at Auctions
00:07:28 The Art World's Controversies
00:11:54 Childhood Memories at the Holiday Camp
00:13:26 The Hustle for Five Shillings
00:16:45 Life in Military Trade School
00:20:05 Life in the Circus and Elephant Experiences
00:23:32 From Hustler to Painter: An Artist's Journey
00:26:54 The Art of Forgery: Techniques and Stories
00:30:31 The Rise and Fall of Fake Bezic Ducks on eBay
00:33:53 The Art of Auctioneering: Selling Fakes with Sammy Cohen
00:37:21 The Art of Creating and Selling Forged Paintings
00:40:45 Art Forgery Techniques and Detection Methods
00:44:11 Artwork and Copyright in England
00:47:21 The Fraud Squad's Discovery
00:50:40 Discovering Forgiveness and Redemption in Prison
00:54:00 The Challenges of the Art World and Forgery
00:57:34 Can You Legally Mimic Famous Artworks?
01:01:02 Art Forgery and Law Enforcement Interactions
01:04:31 Thrill of Eluding Capture: Stories from a Forger
01:07:45 The Art of Forgery and Deception
01:11:25 Life in Prison: Surviving and Thriving
01:14:39 A Memorable Encounter with British Gangsters
01:18:04 Closing Remarks