About this episode
The episode explores the tricks of faith healers and why people believe in them.
Professional magicians tell you that they are tricking you for entertainment. Charlatan, con artist magicians tell you that they are performing real magic that will cure you of your ails. Cynical grifters, faith healers perform theatrical stunts to convince people to give them money. They'd cyphon off someone's last dime if given the chance. We explain how faith healers perform their tricks and to the best of our ability, why people fall for it. Recommendations Abraham: Fallout (Season 2; https://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Season-2/dp/B0FLSZBRZJ) Shane: Project Hail Mary (the movie) Holidays (6/3/2026): Chimborazo Day Global Running Day Impersonate Authority Day Love Conquers All Day National Chocolate Macaroon Day National Egg Day National Itch Day Repeat Day World Bicycle Day World Clubfoot Day Canadian Environment Week National CPR and AED Awareness Week Stepparents Week Links and References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE21g91Heh8 https://www.businessinsider.com/scam-everlasting-after-25-years-debunked-faith-healer-still-preaching-debt-relief-scam-2011-9 https://www.motherjones.com/politics/1997/11/faith-healing-hoax/…
People in this episode
Host: Abraham
Topics covered
- faith healing
- magic
- scams
- psychology
- deception
Keywords
- faith healing
- magic tricks
- scams
- psychology
- deception
- charlatans
- grifters
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Fallout, Project Hail Mary
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