Chameleon: Dr. Dante

Published: Jan. 30, 2023, 9 a.m.

b'In the 1960s, Ronald Pellar performed as nightclub hypnotist \\u201cDr. Dante.\\u201d He thrilled crowds, mixed with celebrities, and even married a movie star. But Dante was a prolific con man, accused of stealing and attempting to have a rival hypnotist murdered. \\n\\nAfter prison, Dante expanded his stage act to include seminars, self-help tapes, tattooed makeup, and a collegiate diploma-mill. He made millions of dollars on false claims and was comfortable telling reporters all about them. When it seemed an elderly Dante was ready to retire from his life of deception, he planned a comeback.\\n\\nCampside Media is out with season five of \\u201cChameleon: Dr. Dante.\\u201d \\u201cWild Boys\\u201d host Sam Mullens recounts the many lives of the hypnotist who used his powers of persuasion to be one of the greatest con men in history.'