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The Randi Psychic Challenge

James Randi, a.k.a. The Amazing Randi, magician and author of numerous works skeptical of paranormal, supernatural and occult claims, has had for many years a standing offer of $10,000 to anyone who can prove he or she has psychic powers. Recently, he has solicited pledges and the prize  is now $1,000,000 offered through the James Randi Educational Foundation. 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. 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.

For more information on the James Randi Challenge write to

JREF
201 S.E. 12th St (E. Davie Blvd)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1815
U.S.A.

After collecting the million, successful psychics should contact B. Premanand of the Indian Skeptic, who will pay 100,000 rupees (ca. $2,300) "to any person or persons who will demonstrate any psychic, supernatural of paranormal ability of any kind under satisfactory observing conditions."

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• Australian journalist Paul Willis of the CorreX Files interviews Randi (The site is now known as the Correx Archives due to legal threats from 20th Century Fox Alien Network for unauthorized usurpation of a bona fide trademark.)

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