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Herbert, the boy who predicted earthquakes

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A boy predicts future events in a TV-show.
A scientist watches him on the screen and talks to him afterwards.
(The predicted events take place.)
Herbert refuses to go on. A turning point is indicated.
His father and Mr Read convince him to go on.
Herbert goes on with his show, but there is a difference in his way of saying things.

(incidental predictions – intentional statements)

(The public's reactions are positive.)
Herbert explains that he has lied and that the world will be destroyed.

The climax is at the end.

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