"This book uncovers the science behind mysteries of nature and secrets of frauds who have been fooling us for centuries. Beginning at the Greek oracle in Delphi, author Loren Pankratz, PhD. guides us through the mysteries of the ancient world, the rituals of the Renaissance Church, and the readings of early mystics and spiritualists of the modern world to expose the deception of those claiming to tap into supernatural realms"-- Provided by publisher.

Hiding a blunder --Doubting the oracles -- Chamber of commerce promotional secrets -- Exploiting the mysteries of nature -- Uncovering a forgery -- Astrology and probability -- Natural magick -- Extraordinary vision -- Fighting for meaning -- Hidden agenda -- Some enchanted evening -- Men on the moon -- Space race -- Poster boy for clairvoyants -- Miracles or entertaining tricks? -- Remote travel -- Who is being tricked? -- Mesmerism -- Modern hypnosis -- Rap if you believe in spirits -- The Turing test -- Table turning -- Palladino : you just had to be there -- Palladino : cheating in America -- Slate writing.