An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural
Author : James Randi
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,1 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Impostors and imposture
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Author : James Randi
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,1 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Impostors and imposture
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Author : James Randi
Publisher : St Martins Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 29,7 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780312130664
Six hundred and sixty-six entries, along with hundreds of illustrations, on such topics as the Abominable Snowman, astrologer Jeane Dixon, and the monster of Loch Ness expose the cranks, charlatans, and myths of past and present.
Author : James Randi
Publisher :
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,75 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Impostors and imposture
ISBN : 9789531502559
Author : James Randi
Publisher :
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 11,99 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Medical
ISBN :
Exposes the pretension and fraud that surrounds the faith healer business, revealing how alleged faith healers prey on the insecurities and vulnerabilities of the people they preach to.
Author : James Randi
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 22,96 MB
Release : 1997-03-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780312151195
Covers illusions, psychics, mystics, clairvoyants, and frauds
Author : James Randi
Publisher :
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 47,94 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780879751999
There is more to Uri Geller than his countless "miracles" - and James (The Amazing) Randi tells all in this fascinating examination of the Geller myth. - What really makes Geller run? - Why have scientists reported on all Geller's "successful" psychic tests and ignored his many failures? - Why will Uri perform almost anywhere, anytime, except in front of professional magicians? - Can Geller actually bend spoons, keys and nails with his "psychic" powers? - Why do people around the world continue to believe Geller has magic powers, when his tricks have been exposed many times? In an eye-opening expos�, Randi provides a devastating blow to Geller and the pseudoscience of parapsychology.
Author : Mark Edward
Publisher : Feral House
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 38,8 MB
Release : 2012-05-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1936239280
With dark humor Magic Castle alumnus explores the business of psychics.
Author : James Randi
Publisher :
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 15,45 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Occultism
ISBN : 9781852831448
James Randi, magician and psychic investigator, sets out to expose the world of the paranormal, exploring the myths of the occult and uncovering a few psychic tricksters in the process. The book is published to tie in with an ITV series in which Randi invites psychics to demonstrate their feats.
Author : David Diefendorf
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 21,50 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781402737916
Discusses and refutes common misconceptions and myths that have become accepted beliefs, covering topics ranging from history and science to the arts, sports, and entertainment.
Author : Robert Carroll
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 22,81 MB
Release : 2004-04-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471480886
A wealth of evidence for doubters and disbelievers "Whether it's the latest shark cartilage scam, or some new 'repressed memory' idiocy that besets you, I suggest you carry a copy of this dictionary at all times, or at least have it within reach as first aid for psychic attacks. We need all the help we can get." -James Randi, President, James Randi Educational Foundation, randi.org "From alternative medicine, aliens, and psychics to the farthest shores of science and beyond, Robert Carroll presents a fascinating look at some of humanity's most strange and wonderful ideas. Refreshing and witty, both believers and unbelievers will find this compendium complete and captivating. Buy this book and feed your head!" -Clifford Pickover, author of The Stars of Heaven and Dreaming the Future "A refreshing compendium of clear thinking, a welcome and potent antidote to the reams of books on the supernatural and pseudoscientific." -John Allen Paulos, author of Innumeracy and A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper "This book covers an amazing range of topics and can protect many people from being scammed." -Stephen Barrett, M.D., quackwatch.org Featuring close to 400 definitions, arguments, and essays on topics ranging from acupuncture to zombies, The Skeptic's Dictionary is a lively, commonsense trove of detailed information on all things supernatural, occult, paranormal, and pseudoscientific. It covers such categories as alternative medicine; cryptozoology; extraterrestrials and UFOs; frauds and hoaxes; junk science; logic and perception; New Age energy; and the psychic. For the open-minded seeker, the soft or hardened skeptic, and the believing doubter, this book offers a remarkable range of information that puts to the test the best arguments of true believers.