Interesting to get a glimpse at Wayne giving out one of his supernatural hugs, what is everybody thinking about this guy?
At this point it seems most likely to me that there is no magical power involved here, he is playing on the emotions of those who have lost loved ones. People are most likely to turn to someone like Wayne when they are at their absolute worst and looking for anything that can help them get back to what they feel is normal. Paying one thousand dollars before you even get to see the guy would likely cause people to feel more inclined to co-sign his powers as it makes them seem less foolish for paying up front.