Abstract
Discussions of faith healing have traditionally focused on the persuasiveness of the healer and the receptivity of the audience. Recently magician James Randi investigated popular American faith healers and accused them of deliberate fraud. The deceptions he identified are those used for many years by fraudulent mediums and psychics. This paper reviews the history of conflict between charlatans and magicians, providing a context for understanding the findings of Randi.
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Pankratz, L. Magician accuses faith healers of hoax. J Relig Health 26, 115–124 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01533681
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