In the mist-shrouded Highlands of 17th-century Scotland, a farm labourer peers through a hole in a small, white stone. Through this pebble, he claims to see the future. He sees ships sailing across dry land. He sees a day when the people of the Highlands will be outnumbered by sheep. He even foresees a black rain that will bring unimaginable wealth to the city of Aberdeen, three hundred years in the future. Was Coinneach Odhar, the Brahan Seer, truly the “Scottish Nostradamus,” or was his legend a masterpiece of historical ventriloquism?
The Effect
The astonishing spectacle that leaves the public - and often law enforcement - in awe. These effects may appear to be truly impossible, and the work of magic, but behind each one lies an ingenious solution.
The Method
The secret techniques and misdirection that remain concealed from the untrained eye. Will Lora and Barry be able to bring these hidden workings to the fore, and reveal the smoke and mirrors behind the real-life mysteries they examine?
Lora Jones
We discuss lots of bizarre methods.
This story has it all: cats, excrement, and an unlikeable main character.
Barry Jones
I share how easy it is for a magician to tamper with 'unbreakable' seals.
The Method behind this diamond heist absolutely floored me!