George C. Parker
The man who sold the Brooklyn Bridge
4.4 (27)
47 mins
Learn about the audacious cons of George C. Parker, the legendary con artist who repeatedly 'sold' the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and other landmarks to gullible immigrants. Discover how Parker used forged documents, fake offices, and charismatic deception to exploit dreams of wealth and ownership.
Ep 1:
The Man Who Sold a Bridge
Meet George C. Parker, the legendary con man who sold the Brooklyn Bridge hundreds of times, and discover the golden age of American trickery that shaped him.
Ep 2:
Landmarks for Sale, No Questions Asked
Parker's empire grows beyond one bridge—Madison Square Garden, the Statue of Liberty, even Grant's Tomb—as his victims learn the devastating truth behind their dream purchases.
Ep 3:
The Science of Selling the Impossible
Dive into the psychology behind Parker's cons, exploring how he weaponized hope, exploited immigrant dreamers, and turned silver-tongued storytelling into a criminal art form.
Ep 4:
The Law Finally Catches Up
After decades of evading justice, a shocking twist of fate and a $1.50 bad check finally bring George Parker's audacious career crashing down.
Ep 5:
The Bridge That Never Stops Selling
George Parker's story didn't end at Sing Sing—explore how his impossible cons became American legend, immortalized in language, folklore, and cautionary tales for generations.
Discussions (10)
Nora
Level 9 · 7 mo agoIt is ridiculous to call him a genius. He just preyed on immigrants who didn't know the system.
Dustin
Level 9 · 7 mo agoSold it twice a week... 🤪
Patricia
Level 3 · 7 mo agoI really disagree with the host calling Parker a genius. He wasn't a mastermind. He was just a bully preying on desperate immigrants who didn't understand the laws. That isn't clever, it is just cruel.
