The Honest Liar is a master of deception. An internationally acclaimed expert in sleight-of-hand, he has spent a lifetime studying the ins and outs of a deck of cards. But that's merely the beginning -- because the Honest Liar has explored the deepest recesses of deception, be it cheating and crooked gambling, con men and scam artists, lying and lie detection, or phony psychics and the illusion of psychic powers. And why is he fascinated with deception? Because he is obsessed with the truth!

That's why the Honest Liar brings all of this expertise and experience to bear when he talks about how to separate lies from truths, honesty from deception, illusion from reality. Who among us is not interested in such things? Who among us does not need to know more? Who among us can afford to know less?

The Honest Liar has challenged psychics and exposed con men on national television shows like CBS 48 Hours, PBS Nova, and many more. He was retained by the Times Square Business Improvement District to expose the ancient con game of Three-Card Monte. He has performed at trade shows for the gaming industry, and in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace. He has lectured on sleight-of-hand in 13 countries. He's been a marketing consultant, biker bar bartender, and wild animal handler. He is a founder of the National Capital Area Skeptics, an organization which promotes rationality and scientific inquiry. He has presented his lecture on The Illusion of Psychic Powers at the Smithsonian Institution and before scientific and academic associations. He is a successful and eclectic performer who specializes in his ability to fascinate and entertain sophisticated corporate audiences.

The Honest Liar brings all of these talents to bear when he steps into the spotlight. Accompanied by little more than a deck of cards, he does things that just aren't possible. Things that are scary. Things you won't believe, even after you see them. He will read your thoughts. Predict the future. Cheat at cards. Detect falsehoods. Control the outcome of events. Convince you beyond a doubt that he has supernatural powers. But all the while, speaking from in-depth firsthand knowledge, he will tell you that he is NOT doing these things -- he is merely creating a terrifyingly convincing illusion.

Terrifying yes, but you'll be laughing all the way. Because the guy is just plain funny. Possessed of a polished and original wit, a passion for language and a love of the spoken word, he leads his audience on a rollicking trip through the offbeat mental amusement park of his mind. He is a master of the dying art of the ad-lib. His performances are eclectic tours of the human and theatrical experience: he inspires the imagination, arouses the emotions, and stimulates the intellect. He entertains and amazes, challenges and informs. You will question your own senses, and you will never think about deception in quite the same way again. And that is the absolute truth.

Jamy Ian Swiss is the Honest Liar.