For those of you that have watched the real hustle in the UK this show is set in a similar style, with Alexis Conran of the former series doing a great job as host and presented of this show.This show is welcomed in my eyes as the real hustle was going a but stale after so many series. The premise of the show is for Alexis to travel around America's largest cities whilst hustling the locals at their own game. The first episode i watched was episode 3, set in New York. In this episode Alexis pulls the wool over the eyes of multiple stereotypical New Yorkers, this is made to seem more remarkable as they know how to deal with 'wiseguys'. To conclude this show is an excellent fix for those missing the hit BBC show the real hustle and does not disappoint in any way. (Maybe a bit of eye candy to replace Jessica-Jane Clement from the original real hustle wouldn't go a miss)
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A disgrace to the true legendary hustlers and con-artists
dodgerbrian15 January 2015
Warning: Spoilers
This show fails to deliver a single sensible con. It features a so called "magician" whom is attempting to recreate the cons of the world's legendary hustlers. After watching the first two episodes, I've concluded that the star, Alexis Conran is nothing more than a fraud, and is disgraces the memory of those legendary hustlers. Alexis lacks personality, discipline, and skill which shames the names of the true con artists and hustlers who spend countless hours, and even years perfecting their craft. Alexis either embarrasses himself or loses every con he sets up. I went into this show hoping to see some real world cons and got a show that is unbelievable to both the viewer and the victim of the "con".
I think the show could have some real potential if they went out and found a REAL magician or con-artist. Until that happens, I advise everyone to stay away.
I think the show could have some real potential if they went out and found a REAL magician or con-artist. Until that happens, I advise everyone to stay away.
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