Merged Jim Callahan's MDC claim

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Ron_Tomkins said:
I think I'm willing to offer Jim a Million Dollars... heck, make that a Billion Dollars, if he accepts to explain in detail what a "Paranormalist" is
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I just happened to check that. Entering "paranormalist" in wikipedia reroutes you to its entry on mentalists:

The term mentalist refers to entertainers whose performance appears to be based on "psychic" abilities, featuring the ability to read minds, project the mind to alter the state of matter, foretell the future, and see distant and hidden objects. This branch of magic is referred to as "mentalism."[1]

There are analogues in the field of parapsychology, where a mentalist is defined as someone who is believed to read thoughts and place suggestions in people's minds. While a psychic may claim to observe a hidden spiritual reality and report on it, in a process known as "psychic reading" (see cold reading) a mentalist might claim the ability to manipulate and change that reality. The stage mentalist ostensibly mimics these supernatural behaviours by natural means.
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Mr. Callahan is not a mentalist, or at least an honest one, as he claims he does in fact receive trivial hidden information (such as the contents of a sealed container with salt) from the deceased.
 
daSkeptic said:
Alrighty then.

Callahan has on many occasions demonstrated a view of Randi as a religious figure complete with blind followers. The idea of skepticism as a cult is not novel. It is entirely possible he is playing this angle, antagonizing the believers as it were. To what end I cannot say. Could be for fame and fortune, could be he derives some sort of sick pleasure from it. For all I know he could be a pawn in some highly-elaborate sociology experiment, but I think this less likely than the other alternatives.
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Since by his own actions Mr. Callahan has bereft himself of any potential fortunes as a performer and garnered only minor infamy, he might want to think about that more carefully.

OTOH, it is quite apparent he enjoys messing with people.
 
daSkeptic said:
Alrighty then.

Callahan has on many occasions demonstrated a view of Randi as a religious figure complete with blind followers. The idea of skepticism as a cult is not novel. It is entirely possible he is playing this angle, antagonizing the believers as it were. To what end I cannot say. Could be for fame and fortune, could be he derives some sort of sick pleasure from it. For all I know he could be a pawn in some highly-elaborate sociology experiment, but I think this less likely than the other alternatives.
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Well you do look like the one poster here with some level of understanding.

Even if it is a bit shallow.

But I will say I did not expect any level of thought and considertion to be found here.

Would like to offer only the blind are pawns in this work of art.
(But does it matter maybe not, but who cares)?


Thanks,

Jim
 
Jim Callahan said:
No need to controll anything.

I gave you truth and you cannot deal with it.

Not unlike many people who think things that are not true.

Thanks,

Jim
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It isn't too late for you to apply for the MDC and have your paranormalist powers tested in a controlled environment.

I mean, if you actually do stand behind what you say, of course.
 
Jim Callahan said:
But I have my claim and challenge posted.

Randi came up with the test and now runs from it.
(Bit odd don't you think)?

Anyway sorry if I was edgy some of this stuff just runs a bit think at times.
I also understand that most here would have no idea of that.

And I say sorry for not be as nice to you as i should have been.

Best Wishes,

Jim
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Jim Callahan said:
I proved on national TV a connection between myself and Raymond Hill.
Made a claim of what would and could be done.

Proof was given on live TV.
Angel, Randi and the others claimed I was exposed but that is not the truth.

So there you have evidence of the claim.
I also have guaranteed the facts of the experiment with $50,000.00

My test/demonstration was based upon Randi's own proposed RV test.

It was my was of proving I could do it and why he will not take my challenge.

There I think that is all pretty clear.

Have a good weekend.

Jim
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Jim Callahan said:
Sure once you work out a protocall and we both agree on it why not.

Jim
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Just to clarify, for those who missed the first couple of pages of this thread.


Jeff Wagg said:
I'll state this again for this thread.

If Jim Callahan can perform as he did on Phenomenon, under proper observing conditions, he would win the million.

As for his claim, he claims to be in communication with an entity by the name of Raymond Hill, who can see inside sealed objects. At least that's my take on what I saw on Phenomenon. I'm hoping Jim will clarify further, or correct me if I'm wrong.

But first, he must apply.
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Jim Callahan said:
I will not be sending in an application for the MDC.

Jim
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Jim Callahan has no intention of applying for the MDC, and his "challenge" is merely a way to garner publicity for his magic act.

Whilst we're on the subject of challenges, I'm still waiting for a response to a conundrum I posed to Mr Callahan several months ago. When it comes to his challenge, is he the challenger, or the challengee? His website doesn't make it quite clear. It appears, if Jim had his way, that he would set the rules and conditions for a test that he would then undertake. Seems akin to a school boy setting the questions for his own exams...

Chris
 
Jim Callahan said:
All of that and no proof I ever said I had Paranormal powers?

Jim
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Jim Callahan said:
Personal insults?

What are you talking about?

I make very specific claims on my site. Now I have made it clear I claim no Paranormal power.

How hard a fact is that to understand?

Do you really not?

Jim
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skeen said:
If I may, here is the clip where Callahan got, for lack of a better phrase, "uber pwnd" by Criss Angel, for those newcomers who don't know who this man is:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAdZcbfiGY

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This video is very interesting. It shows that the claim that Jim Callahan has never claimed Paranormal powers is false.

Why should anyone employ Jim Callahan to go on stage or TV when anyone can find such documentation on the web?


Edit. Maybe that is why Jim is on the forums. He is unemployed and unemployable.
 
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kitakaze said:
How about I write my father's name on a piece of paper, get an envelope, and some salt. I take a picture of it also and pm it to someone here. I'll put the name and some salt in the envelope. You take the same amount of time you did on Phenomenom and let us know.

How does that sound?
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Gee, can I take a stab at it? Based on what I saw on Phenomenon, I should be able to do as well as Jim did.

Here is what my spirit assistant said to me:

"rectangle paper writing"

How did I do?
 
rjh01 said:
This video is very interesting. It shows that the claim that Jim Callahan has never claimed Paranormal powers is false.

Why should anyone employ Jim Callahan to go on stage or TV when anyone can find such documentation on the web?


Edit. Maybe that is why Jim is on the forums. He is unemployed and unemployable.
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Were in the video do I?

You brought it up now prove your point.

To your other point I am on this forum becouse it is fun for me and my staff.


Well see ya in a few have agood time,

Jim

H.O.,A-X
 
Wow how strange this thread is about my claims but my responses keep getting moved or deleted.

How about this I will apply to to take the challenge if proof of the $1,000,000.00 is sent to me within the next six hours.

I cannot find any proof it is still there on the site and If you are putting it up I think it is time to take it.

Jim
 
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Jim Callahan said:
How about this I will apply to to take the challenge if proof of the $1,000,000.00 is sent to me within the next six hours.
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Pathetic. As a magician, how dare you question James Randi. Aside from that, you know the money is there. And six hours is completely arbitrary - why? What's the point?

And even pretending it wasn't there, what does that change? Just prove your abilities anyway. Prove your theory (that I know not even you believe) that the JREF is a sham or some other nonsense.

No-one is buying your false attempt to make it seem like you're going to take up the challenge. You're fake. Everyone knows it. You're simply reinforcing it with your ridiculous, unecessary demands. What foolishness.

Please answer me: how do you live with yourself?

Furthermore, you're the one making the claim. If you want to take up the challenge, you're going to have go to it, it isn't coming to you. As of right now, there has never, ever been an instance where paranormal (or paranormalist) ability has been proven. You say you can do it - so you prove it.

Silly man.
 
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Jim Callahan said:
Wow how strange this thread is about my claims but my responses keep getting moved or deleted.

How about this I will apply to to take the challenge if proof of the $1,000,000.00 is sent to me within the next six hours.

I cannot find any proof it is still there on the site and If you are putting it up I think it is time to take it.

Jim
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From what I understand, the JREF employees rarely read the forum. Perhaps your new challenge would be best e-mailed to Jeff Wagg or Randi?

Chris
 
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Jim Callahan said:
Wow how strange this thread is about my claims but my responses keep getting moved or deleted.

How about this I will apply to to take the challenge if proof of the $1,000,000.00 is sent to me within the next six hours.

I cannot find any proof it is still there on the site and If you are putting it up I think it is time to take it.

Jim
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Jim,

Since you require proof that the $1,000,000 really exists, why don't you perform one of your "Automatic Writing" sessions with Raymond Hill?

Raymond should be able to peer into the bank vault to verify that the money is there. Then, with your paranormalist prowess, you can link with Raymond, and he can write the actual dollar amount on a small tablet, using you as the conduit, don't you think?

Don't let Criss Angel continue to think your act is comical.
 
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Jim Callahan said:
How about this I will apply to to take the challenge if proof of the $1,000,000.00 is sent to me within the next six hours.
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The documentation is online and publicly available. It took me less than five-minutes to find it. You want the million? Get off your lazy butt and work for it.
 
Jim Callahan said:
Wow how strange this thread is about my claims but my responses keep getting moved or deleted.

How about this I will apply to to take the challenge if proof of the $1,000,000.00 is sent to me within the next six hours.

I cannot find any proof it is still there on the site and If you are putting it up I think it is time to take it.

Jim
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Jim Callahan said:
Were in the video do I?

You brought it up now prove your point.

To your other point I am on this forum becouse it is fun for me and my staff.


Well see ya in a few have agood time,

Jim

H.O.,A-X
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Your mere presence as a contestant in a paranormal contest is enough. You then make a conditional offer to take the $1M challenge in the link above is another.

As for proof that the money exists see this page
http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/1m-challenge/challenge-faq.html

The long answer: The JREF is a 'tax exempt' organization, so they are required by law to have a level of financial transparency. That means that the public can request things like an annual report and copies of JREF's 990 (the tax return non-profits file). Go to http://tfcny.fdncenter.org/990s/990search/esearch.php (search for Randi, 2005 is here.) to look up JREF's 990. Contained within these types of documents is enough information to verify that the organization does indeed have special assets in a reserved account to cover the prize, should it ever be won. The contract between the claimant and JREF is binding enough that the JREF must pay the prize if someone wins it. This is a published, legal obligation, not just a casual offer. We have no choice in the matter. As a savvy applicant, all you need to do is verify that the organization has the funds to cover the prize. Also, if JREF were not able to hold up its end of the bargain, the IRS would investigate and pull the JREF's tax exempt status. It would mean severe penalties for the JREF, and Randi himself would also be personally liable and subject to potential incarceration. Rest assured: The money is there.
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Edit. The 990 statement for 2007 is here http://dynamodata.fdncenter.org/990_pdf_archive/650/650649443/650649443_200712_990.pdf

It clearly shows JREF has $2,369,744 at the end of the year.
 
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Jim, just go into your trance, contact Raymond and ask him to tell you kitakaze's father's name. What could be simpler for you?
 
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You have got to be kidding me?

A statement from August?

C'mon man if that is what there was in August you can bet it aint there now if they are showing you the statement from then and not now.

Or do you want to think the stockmarket drop hit everyone but the JREF holdings?

Man that was the best post in this thread.

Thanks,

Jim

H.o.A-x
 
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