Merged Jim Callahan's MDC claim

[Jim Callahan]

I think you are wrong.
Unless you can tell us what will happen in the furure.

-JIM

 

[RoboTimbo]

Are we allowed to confirm your Goldman Sachs account with $1 million in it and see the legally binding contract describing your challenge?

If you aren't willing to do these things, I think we'll stick with the LEGITIMATE $1 million challenge, thanks.

 

[Moochie]

I think you are wrong.
Unless you can tell us what will happen in the furure.

-JIM

My sarcasm and skepticism aside, I think the test outlined at http://www.jimclass.com/Bid_for_$1,000,000.00.htm by Jim Callahan is quite doable. Isn't there some way he and the JREF can work something out?

At the aforementioned site, Jim says he will "guess" what is in Mr. Randi's locked box in the safe. If he correctly "guesses," he wins the million. If not, he will pay the JREF $5000. Seems simple and direct, and if nothing else will probably result in much publicity for both parties and probably a paycheck for JC, since the event is to take place in an entertainment venue -- which doesn't rule out television.


M.

 

[buzz lightyear]

Seems to me all Jim does is veer on libel with Randi at any given opportunity,attempt to ridicule him and generally put him down.

That is exactly it Azarel, its the old "snake charmer" trick.

Have you ever seen a cobra that is not riled up? They look like any other snake, just a piece of pipe with a head on it, nothing threatening.

But when he coils back and flattens his head,......... holy cow!
I have seen grown men flee when a 6" brown snake has done this while they were teasing it.

So in his "flaccid" state, Randi looks like someones grandpa. But do as Jim is doing, and "presto" you have a show that the punters will pay to watch.

And it is a good show too.

The stumpy old weather beaten trickster turned skeptic, verses the young, good looking, tall upstart.

It doesnt get any better than this.

Go Jim.

 

[Reno]

Go Jim.

buzz off.

 

[jimtron]

Jim Callahan said:

I will not be sending in an application for the MDC.

The graphic from Jim's site, posted above says:

$1,000,000.00: That is what I intend to make as a result of testing with James Randi and his JREF organization

Winning the MDC requires applying. You have stated that you will not be sending in an application. Doesn't add up.

eta: I'm reiterating the point already made by Gravy.

 

[Gravy]

My sarcasm and skepticism aside, I think the test outlined at http://www.jimclass.com/Bid_for_$1,000,000.00.htm by Jim Callahan is quite doable. Isn't there some way he and the JREF can work something out?

Of course. He can apply, state his claim, and present his protocol for that test. But he refuses to do so. Is there some reason that Jim Callahan should be given different treatment than every other applicant?

 

[Gravy]

I think you are wrong.
Unless you can tell us what will happen in the furure.

-JIM

Of course I can, and I'll put money on it. $1,000 says that if you don't apply for the MDC, you don't get tested for the $1 million. Remember, time is running out. Do I have your agreement to this bet, Jim?

 

[Gr8wight]

I will not be sending in an application for the MDC.

Jim

Nobody here is even remotely surprised.

 

[Azrael 5]

Please let us all know what you are going on about.
Does it have a thing to do with this thread.

Thanks,

Jim

This is in general skepticicsm now Im sure the MODs would have said had it been disallowed.

Had a memory loss recentley have you? You know full well what Im referring to.For the sake of the rmembers who may have missed the little gem:you were enquiring to the secret services re: counterfeiting/Randi.

 

[Azrael 5]

*snip*

So in his "flaccid" state, Randi looks like someones grandpa. But do as Jim is doing, and "presto" you have a show that the punters will pay to watch.

And it is a good show too.

The stumpy old weather beaten trickster turned skeptic, verses the young, good looking, tall upstart.

It doesnt get any better than this.

Go Jim.

The "young good looking" coward who throws stones at windows from a distance and then runs away when chased by occupier,is a more accurate analogy.We have a saying in my town "all mouth and no action" thats Jim alright.

 

[chillzero]

Had a memory loss recentley have you? You know full well what Im referring to.For the sake of the rmembers who may have missed the little gem:you were enquiring to the secret services re: counterfeiting/Randi.

I believe that's under discussion already in a thread about a video.

This thread - discussion of Jim's challenge to Randi, wrt the secret number - as per posts by Gravy, CyncialSkeptic and Jim Callahan himself.

 

[GzuzKryzt]

I will not be sending in an application for the MDC.

Jim

http://www.jimclass.com/Challange.htm

From the link: "I am willing to pay to be tested. I will outline the test conditions and reasons for such conditions And I will make a million dollars.[...]"

I will not be sending in an application for the MDC.

Jim

Monty Python would be proud.



I am leaving aside your obvious and what I assume to be deliberate misunderstandings about the nature of the controlled tests necessary to pass the MDC.

 

[yairhol]

Jim,
Why do you bother with Randi's challenge so much?
If you do have paranormal powers why not turn to scientists and every t.v. station and newspaper in the world and prove to THEM that you have these powers.
If you possess these powers then you will surely succeed with your demonstrations and easily become the wealthiest man alive.
What's Randi's $1M compared to that?

 

[yairhol]

Jim, another question. A little more personal but I'm curious.
What is your main source of income? Are you a magician?
Where do you perform?

Thanks.

 

[Kuko 4000]

Jim Callahan, I can not write nice words about the way you've acted in this forum.

I hope you answer the points raised by Gravy and GzuzKrytz honestly and clearly. In real life, deliberate dodging is for losers.

 

[UnrepentantSinner]

Azrael, (everyone, really)
Please be sure to remember that this section is a showcase for the MDC. Please keep it as civil as absolutely possible, and on topic. Being sarcastic and personal does not help.

Perhaps you could review the following thread (posts 5 and 6 in particular) to understand my comment.
http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124538
The mods should not need to be heavily involved in these threads.

Any comments on that thread should be posted there, but in this thread, please let's keep it civil, and all direct our attention to assisting claims in moving forward, instead of anything negative.
Thank you.

I remain unconvinced about my posts, but if their BorBing and my complaint question thread helps elucidate what the tone and tenor of MDC threads should be I'm cool with it.

 

[Azrael 5]

I've yet to read of anyone who has seen Jim's magic act so i can't say if he makes a living at it.
He does do a trick where a dvd/tape has something recorded on it when it was previosuly checked.
Hmm.. ..coincidence?

 

[Locknar]

Jim,
Why do you bother with Randi's challenge so much?

I suspect because it adds to his PR/hype. There are lots of folks that claim "paranormal" ability...to stand out in that crowd you need a gimick. Jim's apparently is to just flap around (figuratively speaking), creating a lot of hype about Randi/JREF/MDC to gain some preceived form of credibility.

If you do have paranormal powers why not turn to scientists and every t.v. station and newspaper in the world and prove to THEM that you have these powers.

He will not undergo scientific/credible testing because he has no "paranormal" ability, and testing such as this would simply expose him as a fraud.

If you possess these powers then you will surely succeed with your demonstrations and easily become the wealthiest man alive.
What's Randi's $1M compared to that?

Not gonna happen; he'll continue to make a living (as long as he can anyway) playing the typical "shell game" that this ilk does; ie. make outlandish claims about having special powers, but never providing any credible proof...just smoke and mirrors.

 

[GzuzKryzt]

Jim Callahan, I can not write nice words about the way you've acted in this forum.

I hope you answer the points raised by Gravy and GzuzKrytz honestly and clearly. In real life, deliberate dodging is for losers.

I have made my point. No need for Jim Callahan to respond to anything I have said.

His actions say enough, right?