4 Books to Fake Possession - Infographic & Episode Resources

Dive into the unsettling history behind 4 Books That Taught People to Fake Possession- a look at how early modern “demon” literature didn’t just describe exorcisms and frauds… it trained audiences to recognize them, and performers to imitate them. From the Bilson Boy to Anne Gunter, from the Denham exorcisms / Sara Williams to Marthe Brossier, these cases show how printed pamphlets and manuals turned possession into a repeatable script- one that could fool entire communities and leave real damage behind.

This downloadable set brings together visual storytelling and carefully curated research, designed for listeners who want to go deeper than the episode alone.

📦 What’s Included:

1 🖼️ The 4 Possession Books Infographic (High-Resolution PDF)

A printable, high-resolution infographic visually mapping:

• The four books and the cases they helped shape (Bilson, Gunter, Denham/Sara Williams, Marthe Brossier)
• The repeated “symptoms” and tactics that show possession was being copied like a formula
• How exposés and demon-hunting texts accidentally became instruction manuals for the next hoax
• Perfect for personal reference, note-taking, or revisiting the story at a glance

• All of the primary sources we used to research, write & produce this episode
• Brief note on why each source matters and how it fits into the larger story
• Tips on using this guide to dig deeper or navigate your own research
• All resources are publicly accessible and free-- no gatekeeping

• Listeners who love folklore and/or unsolved mysteries with historical depth
• Dark history fans who want sources they can actually use to dig deeper
• Viewers who enjoy connecting patterns across events in history
• Anyone who wants to support the show while getting something meaningful in return