Psychic Hoaxes

Exposés of fraudulent psychic practices and deceptive techniques used by fake mediums. Articles reveal cold reading methods, mentalism tricks, and historical battles against spiritualist fraud.

Being Duped by a Fake Psychic

Fake psychics cost Brits £140m yearly by manipulating vulnerable people through cold reading and psychological tricks.

Mentalism's Magic and Influence

Mentalism uses psychological tricks and sleight of hand to create the illusion of mind reading and psychic abilities.

The Battle Between Spiritualism and Houdini

Houdini spent years trying to contact his dead mother through spiritualist mediums, then devoted himself to exposing their tricks as frauds.

What Is Hot and Cold Reading?

See how psychics use hot and cold reading techniques to deceive people into believing they have supernatural powers.