Is it a miracle, or just a really good trick? In this revealing interview, 55-year veteran magician Terry Holley pulls back the curtain on the "supernatural" claims of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR).
While many believers are amazed by "words of knowledge" and "miraculous" powers, Terry reveals how professional mentalism, data mining, and theatrical illusions can replicate these exact experiences. We explore the historical deception of figures like William Branham and Paul Cain, and the danger of building theology on anecdotal stories that crumble under investigation. If you've ever questioned the "Glory Cloud" or how a prophet knew personal details about your life, this video provides the technical and biblical clarity you need.
Inside this investigation:
Mentalism 101: How performers "read minds" using natural techniques.
The Andre Kole Legacy: Why Jesus’ miracles were impossible to fake.
Nailing Jello to a Wall: The truth about levitation stories and "miracle" reports.
The "Hot Reading" Scandal: Why some modern prophets are just data mining.
Biblical Discernment: How to distinguish between theatrical magic and occult practices.
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro: Why interview a Christian magician?
1:25 – Terry Holley 55-year background in magic
4:45 – What is Mentalism? (Mind reading vs. tricks)
7:20 – Andre Kole and the investigation of Jesus’ miracles
17:15 – The difference between theatrical magic and the occult
19:10 – Why magicians use equipment (debunking demonic power)
21:05 – Magician vs. Illusionist: Why some churches prefer "illusionist"
23:30 – "Magic in the Bible": Hebrew and Greek word studies
26:50 – Investigating the Kansas City Prophets and Bob Jones
30:15 – Correspondence with John Piper and Wayne Grudem
38:15 – The "Flying Reindeer" argument: Why we need proof
43:50 – The Levitation Myth: Investigating supernatural claims
50:15 – Observations on Craig Keener’s Miracles book volumes
53:40 – Paul Cain and "Hot Reading" techniques
56:10 – The "Sick Cat" experiment: How easy it is to fool people
1:02:30 – Data mining and modern prophets (Shawn Bolz)
Help us spread the truth:
If this video helped you understand the mechanics of deception, please Like and Subscribe.
Share this video with anyone currently involved in NAR circles to help them test what they are seeing against the truth.
#NAR #Prophecy #Mentalism #BethelRedding #BiblicalDiscernment #Apologetics #FaithHealing #Discernment
