Bankier called him a coward, a charlatan and a liar. Synonyms for "charlatan" include "shyster", "quack", or "faker". So I believe David Duke is an insincere charlatan. Only a "cunning charlatan" with no magical ability responds. By Hermes she gave birth to Autolycus who grew into a notorious thief and charlatan. Joseph T. Buckingham called Alcott "either insane or half-witted" and "an ignorant and presuming charlatan". The Magician (sometimes called the "Charlatan") appears to mystical groans from the bassoon and contrabassoon. He is a man always reasonable, never a charlatan, never a fanatic. Hegel was described by Schopenhauer as a "clumsy charlatan". Anyone found to be a fortune-teller or charlatan faced immediate persecution. He loved to call himself a charlatan. As the crowd departs, the stump starts cackling and makes the charlatan confess. He remembers trying an ex-gay hypnotherapist, but finding him only to be a charlatan. The charlatan exposes Babbitty, accusing her of blocking the spells. Leo believes him to be a charlatan and Mickey threatens him.