Michael Cohen (writer)

This article is about the Australian writer. For other people of the same name, see Michael Cohen.

Michael Cohen
Born1970 (age 53–54)
Sydney, New South Wales
OccupationWriter

Michael Cohen (born 1970) is an Australian writer and presenter of articles on events claimed to be paranormal, and self-professed psychic.[1] Cohen, who began his career as a 'radio psychic'[2] and 'paranormal presenter' has been described by the Huffington Post as 'the new P.T. Barnum of the modern era'[3] in reference to his supposed abilities to doctor and conjure up footage of paranormal events. He has been responsible for publicizing and allegedly fabricating[1] a large number of high-profile events related to UFO witness reports, alleged alien sightings and cryptids[1] including the 'Jerusalem UFO event,'[4][5] and an alleged alien corpse discovered in Siberia,[6] amongst many others.

  1. ^ a b c Moses, Asher (15 February 2012). "A mammoth deception: the real story behind Siberian 'sensation'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  2. ^ "XZUFO: Michael Cohen - UFOs and the Paranormal in Australia".
  3. ^ "Woolly Mammoth Allegedly Caught on Video in Siberia". 9 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Michael Cohen: Jerusalem UFO baffles even skeptics as new details emerge". 15 February 2011.
  5. ^ "Hoax in the Holy Land: Jerusalem UFO a Proven Fake". Live Science. 11 February 2011.
  6. ^ ""A mammoth deception: the real story behind Siberian 'sensation'"". The Advocate, 16 February 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2024.