Episodes

In this episode of Backyard FX, sponsored by the movie "War", Erik Beck shows us how to make a fake hand that you can stab and smash. Now you don't have to explain to your friend's mom why her...

The episode you've been waiting for. Fake heads! Erik is going to show you where to get them cheap and three different ways to make them go "splat!". You won't want to miss this episode. Rated "G"...

How do you add instant drama to your scenes? Rain and sappy music of course. Using some wood, rope and a garden hose Erik shows you how to make a "Hollywood rain machine" for less then $50 bucks....

Ever wonder how to make your actor look like Rocky after getting pummeled by Apollo? Well, using some soft nose putty, tooth black out, spirit gum, and a make-up kit, Erik creates that "getting the...

BFX reproduces the ornate armor of the Samurai for under $50. If you have a request for BFX send us an email at comments@indymogul.com or visit the FXRequest page on IndyMogul.com

Tired of paying full price for things? Start getting the senior discount with the help of aging makeup. Using stipple latex, crepe hair, makeup and a fishing hat, Erik makes his 24 year old friend...

Cyborgs are cool, too. Using only a PVC coupler, a coin tray, thin orange tubing, blue flash controllers, silver bubble wrap, duct tape, a rolodex, and costume jewelry Erik constructs a cool robotic...

Robots are cool. Using only a football toy chest, trash can, old video editing controller, blue flash controllers, and some air vents, Erik and his dad construct a super-strong and smart robot big...

Erik Beck tells us how to make brains without resorting to cannibalism or do-it-yourself surgery. There are two easy ways of getting your fake brain on, but Erik will walk you through the most...

Erik tells us how to get that broken glass effect without a trip to the hospital (but you've still got to be careful!). It's called "sugar glass" and all you need is cooking spray, corn syrup,...