Imagine if you could project an image and persona that made you massively influential. A conceptual artist named Jose Alvarez did just that. He created an alter-ego — a spiritual channeler named Carlos who drew followers all over the world, including millions in China. Studio 360’s Ave Carrillo searched for the truth of Carlos.
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