Armed with pendulums, decks of cards and crystal balls, psychics and fortune-tellers have answers for everyone. Politicians, business men and celebrities pay large sums of money and base important decisions around the suppositions of these individuals. 25% of the French population consults someone in this line of work at least once a year and the market brings in millions of euros annually. Naturally, these numbers attract a whole variety of swindles.
In the USA, psychics have reached celebrity status. Appearing on television shows, writing books, holding séances and even being consulted by police to solve murders. We meet several individuals, boasting all sorts of skills, who can supposedly see beyond the common reality. While consulting clientele and with the help of a debunking team, their techniques are analysed and revealed.
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