Deceptology

deceptions + pranks + magic + frauds + cons + lying + cheating + fakes + hoaxes + illusions

Fathom Mirror

To honor the victims of Hurricane Sandy, designer Joe Doucet created a simple piece called "Fathom Mirror", a round mirror that’s been tinted blue on the bottom to represent water. Continue reading “The mirrored illusion of being underwater”

Tagged : being / illusion / mirrored / underwater

Should this woman lie about being a virgin?

by admin20.07.20162011/09Leave a Comment

"But honey, the sheets are so white."

Continue reading “Should this woman lie about being a virgin?”

Tagged : being / this / virgin / woman

I’m not graduating, but I am being kidnapped

by admin20.05.20152010/051 Comment

I'm not graduating, but I am being kidnapped Nancy Salas, a 22-year-old UCLA student near graduation, went jogging and disappeared, only to turn up the next day with a story of a kidnapping and assault. Continue reading “I’m not graduating, but I am being kidnapped”

Tagged : being / graduating / kidnapped

How to make money by not being pregnant (yes, it’s a scam)

by admin18.11.20142010/103 Comments

Audrey Magallon’s mug shot

A woman in Oregon came up with a scam to make some money by not being pregnant. Continue reading “How to make money by not being pregnant (yes, it’s a scam)”

Tagged : being / make / money

Can you fake being unconscious?

by admin25.04.20142011/12Leave a Comment

Juliet faked her own death.
It did not go well.

For whatever reason, you can fake being unconsciousness, but others who know the tricks can figure out if you’re faking. Continue reading “Can you fake being unconscious?”