An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural [NOOK Book]

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Overview

In this updated and expanded version of his remarkable encyclopedia, James Randi casts his cynical eye on the dubious claims of the occult and the supernatural. With hundreds of entries and illustrations throughout, this book examines the shady world of manipulators, occultists, and shamanists in microscopic detail. Topics include Jeane Dixon's long string of failed predictions, the elaborate hoax surrounding the mystery of the Abominable Snowman, and much more.
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Overview

In this updated and expanded version of his remarkable encyclopedia, James Randi casts his cynical eye on the dubious claims of the occult and the supernatural. With hundreds of entries and illustrations throughout, this book examines the shady world of manipulators, occultists, and shamanists in microscopic detail. Topics include Jeane Dixon's long string of failed predictions, the elaborate hoax surrounding the mystery of the Abominable Snowman, and much more.

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940013554221
  • Publisher: James Randi Educational Foundation
  • Publication date: 11/9/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 336
  • Sales rank: 71,727
  • File size: 9 MB

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 6, 2012

    Excellent resource

    A great book to reference when encountering new claims. Most of the scams out there have been done before. James Randi has devoted a lifetime to educating the public about the hucksters, and this book is just the tip of the iceberg. The James Randi Educational Foundation even offers a cool million to anyone who can prove they have abilities that defy current known laws of physics or biology.

    He's not a cynic, he's not a debunker, he's just a guy that wants extraordinary evidence before believing extraordinary claims.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 18, 2012

    Useless as a reference

    The entire book is little more than a few lines of info on each topic with belittling or insulting coments. The few topics that are actually written in depth are done so only so that they can be ripped apart and stomped on. Some entries even have wrong or misleading information. Dont waste your money on this.

    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 19, 2012

    Please..

    This man is not a skeptic.. hes a CYNIC

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