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The Randi Psychic Challenge

James Randi, aka The Amazing Randi, magician and author of numerous works skeptical of paranormal, supernatural and occult claims, has had a standing offer of $10,000 to anyone who can prove they have psychic powers. Recently, he has solicited pledges and now the offer if up to something like half a million dollars to anyone who can prove they have psychic powers. The only caveat is that the psychic must agree to be tested according to Randi's guidelines. His rules are little more than what any reasonable scientist would require. Just remember, if you are a mental spoon bender, you can't use your own spoons. If you are going to see auras, you will have to do so under controlled conditions. If you are going to do some remote viewing, you will not be given credit for coming close in some vague way. If you are going to demonstrate your dowsing powers, be prepared to be tested under controlled conditions. If you are going to do psychic surgery, expect to have cameras watching your every move.

To take Randi up on his offer just contact him at:

randi-hotline@ssr.com

Before doing so, however, I suggest you read the James Randi Challenge.

Good luck.


The Skeptic's Dictionary
by
Robert Todd Carroll