Science of Scams

Series 1

Series Summary Science of Scams

Derren Brown and Kat Akingbade reveal the secret science behind a series of hoax paranormal videos which have been posted on the internet.

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Episodes (7)

  • Episode 2 Psi Wheel

    A girl makes a folded paper 'psi wheel' spin on the tip of a needle. It looks psychic, but there's a secret, and this video reveals the…

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  • Episode 3 Ghost on Film

    A girl freaks out when she visits a haunted house with her friends and sees a ghost. What was the ancient secret that convinced this…

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  • Episode 4 Brick Breaking

    A martial artist has slabs broken on his chest and breeze blocks broken on his head. He even manages to break only the middle brick in a…

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  • Episode 5 Ouija Board

    A group of young people get more than they bargained for when they use a ouija board and the pointer starts to move. This video reveals…

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  • Episode 6 Chi Energy

    A mysterious man makes a newspaper spontaneously combust and bleeding wounds appear on his palms. This film reveals the clever use of…

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  • Episode 7 Telekinesis

    A young lad balances a straw on the top of a bottle, concentrates upon it and, amazingly, the straw spins. It appears to be telekinesis…

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  • Episode 8 Psychic Readings

    A psychic demonstrates her ability to give an amazingly accurate reading with tarot cards. But there's nothing psychic about any of it, and…

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