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Flim-Flam! : Psychics, ESP, Unicorns and Other Delusions by James Randi (1982, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrometheus Books, Publishers
ISBN-100879751983
ISBN-139780879751982
eBay Product ID (ePID)387353
Product Key Features
Book TitleFlim-Flam! : Psychics, Esp, Unicorns and Other Delusions
Number of Pages342 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1982
TopicAtheism, Parapsychology / Esp (Clairvoyance, Precognition, Telepathy), Folklore & Mythology, Magick Studies, Occultism
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Religion, Social Science
AuthorJames Randi
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.3 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN82-060953
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisJames Randi is internationally known as a magician and escape artist. But for the past thirty-five years of his professional life, he has also been active as an investigator of the paranormal, occult, and supernatural claims that have impressed the thinking of the public for a generation: ESP, psychokinesis, psychic detectives, levitation, psychic surgery, UFOs, dowsing, astrology, and many others. Those of us unable to discriminate between geniune scientific research and the pseudoscientific nonsense that has resulted in fantastic theories and fancies have long needed James Randi and Flim-Flam! In this book, Randi explores and exposes what he believes to be the outrageous deception that has been promoted widely in the media. Unafraid to call researchers to account for their failures and impostures, Randi tells us that we have been badly served by scientists who have failed to follow the procedures required by their training and traditions. Here he shows us how what he views as sloppy research has been followed by rationalizations of evident failures, and we see these errors and misrepresentations clearly pointed out. Mr. Randi provides us with a compelling and convincing document that will certainly startle and enlighten all who read it., James Randi is internationally known as a magician and escape artist. But for the past thirty-five years of his professional life, he has also been active as an investigator of the paranormal, occult, and supernatural claims that have impressed the thinking of the public for a generation: ESP, psychokinesis, psychic detectives, levitation, psychic surgery, UFOs, dowsing, astrology, and many others. Those of us unable to discriminate between geniune scientific research and the pseudoscientific nonsense that has resulted in fantastic theories and fancies have long needed James Randi and Flim-Flam!In this book, Randi explores and exposes what he believes to be the outrageous deception that has been promoted widely in the media. Unafraid to call researchers to account for their failures and impostures, Randi tells us that we have been badly served by scientists who have failed to follow the procedures required by their training and traditions. Here he shows us how what he views as sloppy research has been followed by rationalizations of evident failures, and we see these errors and misrepresentations clearly pointed out. Mr. Randi provides us with a compelling and convincing document that will certainly startle and enlighten all who read it., James Randi is internationally known as a magician and escape artist. But for the past thirty-five years of his professional life, he has also been active as an investigator of the paranormal, occult, and supernatural claims that have impressed the thinking of the public for a generation: ESP, psychokinesis, psychic detectives, levitation, psychic surgery, UFOs, dowsing, astrology, and many others. Those of us unable to discriminate between geniune scientific research and the pseudoscientific nonsense that has resulted in fantastic theories and fancies have long needed James Randi and Flim-Flam In this book, Randi explores and exposes what he believes to be the outrageous deception that has been promoted widely in the media. Unafraid to call researchers to account for their failures and impostures, Randi tells us that we have been badly served by scientists who have failed to follow the procedures required by their training and traditions. Here he shows us how what he views as sloppy research has been followed by rationalizations of evident failures, and we see these errors and misrepresentations clearly pointed out. Mr. Randi provides us with a compelling and convincing document that will certainly startle and enlighten all who read it.
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- Jun 15, 2021
Entertaining and interesting.
Interesting but outdated content... Randi was not just a very good magician and leading skeptic, he was also a good writer. I like this book. It is full of real life examples to support the main point of this book. What I do not like about this book is that it feels outdated; most of the stories that Randi writes about are from 40-50 years ago. Nevertheless, I think it is a good read for anybody. Especially for those who easily fall for all kinds of scams and quackery. And for skeptics so that they can hone their logical thinking skills.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 16, 2015
Good read
Flim Flam is interesting but make sure you allow plenty of time to read it. The font is small and lthere are 328 pages to read. I am not a fast reader or slow either so for the average speed reader plan on it taking longer than expected. It is good though and opens your mind to stories the news media the prints that may not be totally true, kind of like politics. It do recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 01, 2017
Flim-Flam
Great book! Lot of information from a fine magician who cares about people and wants to stop people who just want money. I recommend you buy the great book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 06, 2021
Good Read
Informative and compelling reading.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
