Hoaxbusters


60m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Magician John Lenahan shows how con artists manipulate and cheat people. Taking to the streets of New York, London, and other cities, he scams innocent victims and then tells them what he's done. Among other hoaxes, he panhandles for a bogus cause, enrolls would-be actors in a fake union, and sells

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Magician John Lenahan shows how con artists manipulate and cheat people. Taking to the streets of New York, London, and other cities, he scams innocent victims and then tells them what he's done. Among other hoaxes, he panhandles for a bogus cause, enrolls would-be actors in a fake union, and sells videotapes of the not-yet-filmed sequel to "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace."

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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