Along with a usual run-through of feedback and events across Europe in the coming week, this episode is dedicated to our interview with the “Face of the skeptical movement” (quote from Ray Hyman): James “The Amaz!ng” Randi. He’s a Canadian-born retired magician, escapologist and paranormal investigator, author of 10 books, contributor of countless TV shows and films, co-founder of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and founder of the Educational Foundation bearing his name. He also played a role in the kickstarting of several European skeptical organisations.
(Photo is in the public domain and was taken by Susan Gerbic)
Segments:
Introduction and greetings; Events in Europe; Interview with James Randi; Outro
Show notes:
00:00:00
INTRO music
00:00:35
Introduction and greetings
- VOX: How the anti-vaccine movement infiltrated Robert De Niro’s film festival
- About the Tribeca Film Festival on Wikipedia
00:10:39
Events in Europe
- See our calendar of Skeptic Events in Europe for more information
00:13:52
Interview with James “The Amaz!ng” Randi
- About James Randi on Wikipedia
- The JREF website
- Uri Geller’s Compass Trick explained by Randi
- The movie “An Honest Liar”
01:12:49
Farewell
01:15:32
Outro
01:16:47
Out-takes