Charlatan: Secrets of the Victorian Psychics

Walking into this show, I thought I had an idea of what I would experience. In my mind, I'd be going to show/lecture about Victorian-era "psychics" and the tricks they pulled in order to make money by making people believers in their "powers". Some secrets were revealed, but what surprised me and made me fall in love with this show was that, in addition to the history, you got to see and experience what these cons were. Dr. Mark Gasson takes you through a short history lesson about Victorian-era psychics and then re-enacts some of the things that made these "psychics" what they were (spoiler alert, they're just normal people with no special "powers"). He makes you realize just how easy it is to be manipulated by people who know how to ta... full review

One of my favorite shows, part lecture part demonstration part history lesson... all of it fun and fascinating.... full review

Needs some refinement.... full review

6 out of 10 Okay, but it needs work. Check out the review below for more info. http://latheatrebites.com/hollywood-fringe-2017-charlatan-secrets-of-the-victorian-psychics-the-lounge-theatre-in-hollywood-review/... full review