Movies and TvShows featuring "phony-psychic" theme.

In 'Nightmare Alley,' an ambitious con artist with a gift for mind reading manipulates his way to success in the cut-throat world of a traveling carnival. However, his rise is followed by a dark and tragic fall.

This movie tells the story of Harry Houdini, a renowned magician and escape artist. It covers his life and career, from his beginnings in Brooklyn, New York City, to his famous stunts and performances around the world. The plot explores his relationships, including his complicated relationship with his mother-in-law. It also delves into the various magic acts and tricks that made him famous, such as his sawed-in-half magic act and his handcuff escapes. Throughout the movie, Houdini faces challenges and obstacles, including run-ins with Scotland Yard and publicity stunts gone wrong. The plot highlights the dangers and risks Houdini took to entertain and amaze his audience.

Supernatural is a pre-code supernatural horror movie released in 1933. The film follows a phony psychic who gets tangled up in a murder investigation and becomes possessed by a vengeful spirit. As she struggles with her split personality, she tries to solve the mystery and clear her name.

A group of people attend a radio quiz show at a spooky mansion, where they encounter strange occurrences and try to uncover the truth.

A biography of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini, examining his fascination with the occult and his promise to his wife on her deathbed that he would speak from the beyond.

Early '30s comedy-mystery involving magicians, fake psychics and murder.