Mentalist pulls plug on offer to Drew

The Amazing Kreskin has rescinded his offer to help with the Stacy Peterson investigation, accusing the parties involved of looking "to make a quick buck" instead of find the missing mom.

On Jan. 2, the 73-year-old "mentalist" offered to help with the case by interviewing Drew Peterson.

"I am an entertainer, thought reader with the ability under certain conditions to tell when a person is lying," Kreskin said. "Under certain conditions, I can perceive the thoughts of others."

Originally, Joel Brodsky, Peterson's attorney, said, "We welcome anything that could put an end to this."

Peterson also said he would be more than happy to meet with him.

But that changed.

According to Kreskin, just a few days later Peterson could only speak to him if Brodsky was present.

Then, when Herald News staff writer Joe Hosey asked Brodsky if Peterson would meet with Kreskin, Brodsky's answer was absolute: "Certainly not."

Kreskin said he noted a change in Peterson's demeanor since his wife first went missing -- at first he said he was committed to do whatever it took to solve the case. Now, Kreskin says, Peterson does not provide interviews, is constantly accompanied by his lawyer and has hired a publicist.

"I don't really feel Brodsky and Peterson need a PR firm. They are as good as P.T. Barnum," Kreskin said.

Kreskin said he felt meeting briefly with the parties involved in the case, including Drew Peterson, his stepbrother and family members could lead to additional information helpful in moving the case forward.

Now, he feels differently.

"My reflections are basically every one else's: Is he guilty or not guilty? Has he murdered one or two of his wives or not?" he said. "I will not make my intuitive feelings on this matter public."