The Truth abouth the Occult, the Paranormal and the Supernatural
James Randi
Friday, 28 Aug 1987 at 12:00 am – C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
James Randi is a professional magician and author of several books including "The Truth about Unicorns," "Parapsychology and Other Dilusions" and "Houdini: His Life and Art." He will demonstrate such "miracles" as phychic surgery, ESP, precognition, psycho-kinesis and other supposed wonders. Recently he received a MacArthur Foundation fellowship for his work investigating claims of supernatural, occult and paranormal powers. From the University Lectures Program archive.
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