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Fool me once: the magical origin of the word hoax

October 1, 2025 4

Two rabbits peering out of top hats belonging to Magic Circle magician Gus Davenport, at the Scala Theatre in London in 1951.

Frauds, swindles, cons, scams, and deceptions are collectively known as hoaxes. But there’s more than meets the eye.

(Image credit: Ron Burton/Getty Images)

Written by: Prometheus

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