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The Greatest Magic Show of all Time was a Lie
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07/15/24 • 46 min
The true story of how Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin is called out of retirement to help quell an uprising in French Colonial Algeria. What happens next is the most famous, high stakes magic performance in history.
What the unbelievable story of Houdin tells us about or desire to believe and the distractions that lead con artists to take advantage.
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In James Randi's Own Words
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05/16/23 • 32 min
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Project Alpha Trailer - Season 3 of World's Greatest Con Begins April 10, 2023
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04/03/23 • 2 min
Two boys demonstrate genuine psychic powers in a rigorous academic study in the late 1970s. When the results are revealed, the academics will be at the center of a new field of science coveted by governments, military and Hollywood. The only problem? The boys are frauds, out to debunk the very concept of parapsychology.
For the first time ever, World's Greatest Con interviews the two boys, now men, at the center of the public embarrassment of a study funded for $4 million in today's money.
You may have heard of it, you might even think you know the story but this season everyone will know the truth of Project Alpha.
It all begins, April 10th.
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EPCOT - Part II
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11/22/23 • 47 min
Walt is dead. His dream of EPCOT isn't.
Roy Disney puts off his own retirement to attempt to finish his brother's final plan. In his way is a new hostile governor and the bewildered residents of Orlando who have no idea what to expect from incoming Disney empire.
The drive to make EPCOT a reality... just might be the World's Greatest Con.
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EPCOT - Part I
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11/22/23 • 55 min
Walt Disney doesn't want to expand, he wants to build his masterpiece.
He doesn't want to sell more popcorn, he wants to defeat communism.
He doesn't want Disneyland East, he is driven to build EPCOT.
Far from the adult binge drinking paradise we know in Orlando today, the original idea of EPCOT is a planned community that requires massive land acquisition and never-before-seen government permissions. And by the way, you need to do it in secret.
Walt Disney's quest for total control just might be... the World's Greatest Con.
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DELETED IN 48 HOURS : World's Greatest Con Season 2 Preview
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02/21/22 • 14 min
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Demonic - Project Alpha Part III
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04/17/23 • 51 min
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Uri Geller hijacks the New York Times, An Interview with Michael Shermer
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07/17/23 • 81 min
Brian and Justin discuss an article in the New York Times alleging that magic has forgiven it's 50-year grudge with Uri Geller. Considering the subject matter of our Project Alpha investigation... World's Greatest Con disagrees.
Also, an interview with Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine discussing the science and shame of being taken in by incorrect information and the legacy of Project Alpha.
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How To Fool Hitler - Operation Mincemeat Part I
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06/14/21 • 37 min
0101: How To Fool Hitler - The Allies have an audacious plan to win WW2. Drop a body with misinformation to hoax Hitler into believing they'll attack the wrong place. The only problem? They have to approve it first.
Support the show directly by buying actual spy gear at con.scamstuff.com
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Q Ships
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08/26/24 • 38 min
The Germans have invented an aquatic killing machine the likes of which the world has never known. If you are one of its victims, how do you trick sure death? By pulling an all-in audacious scheme that only works if you have the element of surprise. How long can the Royal Navy keep the Q Ship con going before time runs out?
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FAQ
How many episodes does World's Greatest Con have?
World's Greatest Con currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does World's Greatest Con cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on World's Greatest Con?
The episode title 'The Greatest Magic Show of all Time was a Lie' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on World's Greatest Con?
The average episode length on World's Greatest Con is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of World's Greatest Con released?
Episodes of World's Greatest Con are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of World's Greatest Con?
The first episode of World's Greatest Con was released on Jun 7, 2021.
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