James Randi, the worlds biggest skeptic James Randi, once a renowned magician and escape artist, is now known as the worlds leading skeptic and investigator of paranormal and pseudo-scientific activity. Most will recognise him as the man who exposed Uri Geller as nothing but a trickster, causing his career to spiral into the abyss. Many (mostly professional magicians and psychics) have found Randi to be nothing but a nuisance. However, his work has been praised internationally by establishments and leading political figures - which have seen him being invited to The White House. Esquire magazine named him as One of the 100 Best People in the World, people who make our lives richer or larger or happier, sharing the honour with the likes of Nelson Mandela, Stephen Hawking, Bob Dylan — and Homer J. Simpson. Randi has published books such as The Truth About Uri Geller, Flim-Flam!, and An Encyclopedia of Claims. James Randi is also well known for his promise to give $1,000,000 to anyone who can prove paranormal or psychic activity is real. The money is yet to be claimed. Well be speaking to James on Futureproof this Saturday at 10am for what promises to be a fascinating show. newstalk.ie/James-Randi-the-worlds-biggest-skeptic
Posted on: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 03:53:52 +0000
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