
Victor Lustig (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪktoɐ̯ ˈlʊstɪç]; January 4, 1890 – March 11, 1947) was a con artist who undertook scams in various countries and became best known as "the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice."
== Early life ==
Victor Lustig was born in Hostinné, Austria-Hungary, then known as Arnau, but soon headed West. He was a glib and charming con man, fluent in multiple languages. He established himself by working scams on the ocean liners streaming between the Atlantic ports of France and New York City.
One of Lustig's trademark cons involved a "money-printing machine". He wo...