All the alchemists are either charlatans or fools. They included depictions of low-class people such as fraudsters, charlatans, hawkers, prostitutes and musicians. "The Son of the Sheik" represented Arab characters as thieves, charlatans, murderers, and brutes. After investigation he found the field to be unscientific and full of charlatans. He worked with Oasis, the Prodigy, the Charlatans, Underworld and Pulp. And he feared that charlatans would take the lead. Randi's response was to suggest that Altea was also one of the "cheats and charlatans". The pitch was ultimately unsuccessful, with Cummings later describing them as "charlatans". Few could distinguish them from charlatans (Dolichonyx oryzivorus). His punk bands included the Reals and the Young Charlatans. The band released one album with Philips in 1969, titled simply "The Charlatans". "Us And Us Only" was the start of a new era for The Charlatans. This is a discography by the indie British rock band The Charlatans. The Charlatans and Deacon Blue headline Party at the Palace 2019. It features Tim Burgess from The Charlatans on vocals.