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Spiritual Scams of Humboldt County | Eureka News
In the late 1800s, spiritualism and occult practices swept across America, with mediums like Elsie Reynolds and charlatans like the Great Fer-Don preying on desperate crowds. Reynolds, who claimed spirits entered her séances, faced fraud accusations but walked free after a public trial was avoided—her fans even threw her a farewell party. Fer-Don, meanwhile, promised miracle cures and “bloodless surgery,” using slick ads and free shows to sell dubious remedies, even as critics exposed his tricks. Both thrived on belief, deception, and the human need for hope. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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