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randomsurfer
Since: Jan, 2001
2015-08-24 20:14:29
Dunno; but on the off chance that it has been troped the fingers on temples thing you described is called Pstandard Psychic Pstance, so maybe check there or the related tab to see?
Edited by randomsurfer
jormis29
Since: Mar, 2012

I remember a show from my childhood so late 90's to early 2000's. The show was about a boy who gains psychic powers. He uses his powers by putting his fingers on his temples and starts humming. This does him more harm than good because now a creature is pursuing him (probably to kill him). That creature is just a dude with long black hair and a creepy white face. The series had continuity and plot. The plot was focused on the boy to learn how to control his powers, to ultimately get rid of his powers (climax) and to get away from the creature. Another important character was his mentor/teacher. He created his teacher himself by bringing a character from a card game he played to life. This guy was some alien dude with a purple suit (probably) and a green face/skin (probably) and he was completely CGI (definitely). He also didn't talk but rather make weird noises. I remember one earlier episode in particular where the creature steals a Van and goes on a rampage. The boy stops him by turning the steering wheel into rubber or cloth and sets the tires on fire (all with his powers). I could not make this up.
The show might not be american so i doubt many people are even aware of it. It might me Australian like Spellbinder (we've got a lot of these shows translated over here) or it might be a European co production of some countries.
Edited by Voltrey