The Robot Chess Player Scam

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Have you ever wondered how a mechanical chess-playing robot from the 1700s could defeat the best players of its time?

In this video, we uncover the fascinating story of the Turk, a legendary automaton that mesmerized audiences and confounded experts for almost 90 years. We'll delve into the intricate mechanisms and clever illusions that allowed the Turk to operate, revealing the truth behind its enigmatic moves and lifelike actions.

Join me as we model the Turk to demonstrate its workings and explore the legacy of one of history's greatest hoaxes. Be sure to stick around until the end of this video to learn more about our next giveaway.

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00:00 Introduction to the Turk
01:20 The Creation of the Turk
02:33 The Turk's European Tour
03:13 Johann Maelzel and the American Tour
05:08 The American Tour Continued
06:51 The Turk's Secrets Revealed

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Written and edited by Ewan Cunningham (  / ewan_cee  )
3D Modeler: Orkun Zengin

Music used in this video:
Old Time Circus - Luella Gren
Last Snow - Hampus Naeselius
The Friendly Ghost - Arthur Benson
The Plan's Working - Cooper Cannell
Eternal Garden - Dan Henig
Für Elise - Traditional
Inspiring Cinematic Asia - Lexin Music
Melting Glass - Eden Avery
See You - Maxzwell

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