Hacking the Paranormal -- a conversation with Banachek

May 23, 2023

In a captivating discussion, Banachek, a renowned mentalist and the President of the James Randi Educational Foundation, shares his journey from magic enthusiast to skeptic. He dives into the groundbreaking Project Alpha, revealing how he and another teen tricked parapsychologists into believing they had psychic abilities. Banachek also elaborates on the ethics of illusion, the psychology of influence in entertainment, and his new live show in Las Vegas, which intertwines mentalism with critical thinking. Expect insights on deception and the power of perception!