Alex Chiu

Alexander Yuan-Chun Chiu (born February 08, 1971) is a San Francisco, California businessman who invented a number of magnetic health devices that allegedly achieve remarkable results, including the reversal of the aging process and other health benefits. No rigorous scientific study has so far been performed to confirm or dismiss these claims, although many users have reported improvements in their health or a more youthful appearance[1].

He is considered by many[2] to be a snake oil salesman[3] and quack[4]. Chiu or his representatives have been known to spam Usenet and email advertising such products since the mid 1990s.

His website, available in a number of languages (English, Chinese, German, Spanish and Portoguese), has links to pages explaining his plans for, among other things, a world wide corporation, a device for teleportation, and a method for exactly divining the future. One of his web pages [5] claims that he is not Taiwanese but Chinese, that his device for eternal life is not designed for Taiwanese who deny being Chinese, and that his favorite movie star is Alicia Silverstone (although he has more recently professed an infatuation with young actress Hilary Duff).

According to his website, he follows the Jewish religion and bases much of his philosophy on the Old Testament (referred to as the Tanakh by Jews). He claims that immortality is possible as described in the Tanakh [6], and offers predictions as to who he believes will be the Messiah. [7]. He is also a supporter of the state of Israel, believing its establishment to be a fulfillment of Biblical prophecy.

Alex Chiu has also achieved internet fame through random pop-culture filled flash movies called fanimutations [8].

As of March 2006, Alex Chiu is launching a new product: Gorgeouspil^TM. It is an herbal supplement to be taken on an empty stomach which, he claims, can boost dramatically the healing effect of the immortality rings and improve the actractiveness of the user, by gradually reshaping and realigning the spine and the cartilage-bone structure of the face. [9]

External links

• alexchiu.com, ImmortalityDevice.com, Super I-Ching Alex Chiu's websites
• Alex Chiu Discussion Forum The original forum hosted by Alex Chiu used to discuss his Immortality Devices, list Testimonials, his World Corporation plan, Super I-Ching (in addition to the above), German discussion, with three archives.
• Alex Chiu's Immortality Device The original Alex Chiu Immortality Device forum (hosted by Alex Chiu).
• Alex Chiu International Supporters A recent and underpopulated discussion forum made by a fan to discuss Alex Chiu's ideology.

• Immortality_ring YahooGroups discussion list dedicated to Alex Chiu's immortality rings and foot braces.
• Chiu interview on fadetoblack wackorama
• Alex Chiu Tribute Site "A site dedicated to all things Alex Chiu, the biggest freak on the Internet".
• Alex Chiu answers questions from Slashdot users
• Alex Chiu video game by Dwedit
• Alex Chiu wins The Ohio GUPS' 2003 Loser of the Year Award
• Alex Chiu Saves the World with His Genius a satirical comic-strip based on Alex Chiu and his philosophy
• Alex Chiu is crazy