Merged Jim Callahan's MDC claim

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desertgal said:
Please. The only thing real in that episode was Angel's reaction, and his assessment of you. The rest was just the usual television smoke and mirrors and some really bad acting on your part. "Comical", as Angel put it.
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Oh, jeez. That acting was like parmesan, blue cheese, and natto on a wet dog. Total stinkville.

I noted that Mr. Callahan said that at no point did he ever have contact with the box with the salt and object in it. So what? Nothing was ever said about the 99 objects left over after Raven chose one. Who's to say he or someone with him didn't keep a list and have a look after Raven chose the object? You want to be a little more impressive with the Vegas act, try having the item selected in front of everybody while ensuring you have no way of observing.
 
kitakaze said:
Oh, jeez. That acting was like parmesan, blue cheese, and natto on a wet dog. Total stinkville.

I noted that Mr. Callahan said that at no point did he ever have contact with the box with the salt and object in it. So what? Nothing was ever said about the 99 objects left over after Raven chose one. Who's to say he or someone with him didn't keep a list and have a look after Raven chose the object? You want to be a little more impressive with the Vegas act, try having the item selected in front of everybody while ensuring you have no way of observing.
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I noticed that Raven was totally convincing when she said that she was the only one who knew what was in the box. I mean, that was almost Oscar worthy. I didn't believe she was reciting what the producers had told her to say at all. :D
 
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Jim Callahan said:
Yep and it has one extra letter.

He also used the number 4 instead of spelling it out.

All comes down to time baby and planting reasons for interaction.

You ever read Virus of the Mind.
(Now you guys have been given a gaint clue)

Jim
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"Utterly deceptive twaddle speak, says I."
 
Jim Callahan said:
Nope but I do understand why you need to think that.

To consider the other option or two would be a problem for you and as I said I totaly understand why.

Best Wishes,

Jim
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You understand nothing, Jimbo. Just more twaddle speak. :rolleyes:

The only problem I have is that we live in the same town - and that's not so much a problem as just embarrassing.
 
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Pogo said:
I wonder what will happen now?

Jim disappears from the discussion

or,

Jim explains that these things can't be done on demand (the TV performance notwithstanding)

or,

Jim states that he doesn't have to prove anything to anybody

or,

Jim explains that Raymond will not cooperate for people who do not believe in him

or,

Jim successfully contacts Raymond who gives him the name in the envelope.

Some of these outcomes seem more likely than others.
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It would seem Jim would be going for the say nothing and hope it goes way option. Very telling given the simplicity of the challenge and the potential gain if he were to take it.
 
Ugh, just like all other woo woo's, speaking in circles, never proving anything. Jim, you are truly unoriginal. I do want to know though, with complete sincerity, how does it feel, inside, living a life of fakery and deception? And lies?

You're fooling no-one. Can't you see that? Angel exposed you. Exposed. The public saw it, and laughed. You and Uri are as pathetic as one another. And this is not a personal insult, it's an honest judgement based on real events. If pathetic is not the word, then goodness - what is?

You know what's funny? It only takes one. It only takes one of you people to prove your abilities are real. Just one. Silly woo woo's.
 
skeen said:
Ugh, just like all other woo woo's, speaking in circles, never proving anything. Jim, you are truly unoriginal. I do want to know though, with complete sincerity, how does it feel, inside, living a life of fakery and deception? And lies?
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I'm sure Jim doesn't see himself as deceitful. Which weird when you consider he has difficulty answering simple questions honestly.

I imagine though, it must be frustrating for Mr. Callahan when one does a search on him to immediately see his embarrassing episode on Phenomenom. He calls himself the "World's Greatest Paranormalist" and he doesn't even have a small wikipedia entry. And to think, all he ever had to do is acknowledge the illusory nature of his act as respected mentalists do. I wonder if he regrets that now. I think he might but pride would never allow him to admit it.
 
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skeen said:
Ugh, just like all other woo woo's, speaking in circles, never proving anything. Jim, you are truly unoriginal. I do want to know though, with complete sincerity, how does it feel, inside, living a life of fakery and deception? And lies?

You're fooling no-one. Can't you see that? Angel exposed you. Exposed. The public saw it, and laughed. You and Uri are as pathetic as one another. And this is not a personal insult, it's an honest judgement based on real events. If pathetic is not the word, then goodness - what is?

You know what's funny? It only takes one. It only takes one of you people to prove your abilities are real. Just one. Silly woo woo's.
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Angel exposed nothing.
He requested different test and set the rules.
(That is not exposing)

However the producers could not confirm he had the money and most know that is why I do this. I accepted the challenge if he had the money. He did not.

In fact Angel did not keep his promise did he?
(He said he would expose me)

Nope he started running when asked about the money.
In fact he never even opened the other envelope becouse of it.
(Said he was going to his tv show)
Guess he legal boys told him that would be a bid, big, big misstake.

You see you were and are fooling yourself into thinking something that is untrue.

I did what I claimed to be able to do. (Guaranteed on my website) Angel did not expose me as he said he would. (Note: I never said I could tell what was in an envelope. Not part of my deal.)

Also Angel did not expose Uri. He still is doing his TV shows and Angel is tanking in Vegas.
Angel was and is the only person hurt by all of this.

So the truth of the matter is Angel could not touch me so he attempted to change the subject. You are ok with this becouse you need to think you are correct and will omitt any facts that might throw your position into doubt.

But please keep on down your current path it proves just how good the performances and scripting were.

Please remember I never claimed to nor do I have any paranormal power.
I am an entertainer.

Might I suggest reading Virus of the Mind.
You might then get a clue about some of what I do.

Best Wishes,

Jim
 
Jim Callahan said:
Angel exposed nothing.
He requested different test and set the rules.
(That is not exposing)

However the producers could not confirm he had the money and most know that is why I do this. I accepted the challenge if he had the money. He did not.

In fact Angel did not keep his promise did he?
(He said he would expose me)

Nope he started running when asked about the money.
In fact he never even opened the other envelope becouse of it.
(Said he was going to his tv show)
Guess he legal boys told him that would be a bid, big, big misstake.

You see you were and are fooling yourself into thinking something that is untrue.

I did what I claimed to be able to do. (Guaranteed on my website) Angel did not expose me as he said he would. (Note: I never said I could tell what was in an envelope. Not part of my deal.)

Also Angel did not expose Uri. He still is doing his TV shows and Angel is tanking in Vegas.
Angel was and is the only person hurt by all of this.

So the truth of the matter is Angel could not touch me so he attempted to change the subject. You are ok with this becouse you need to think you are correct and will omitt any facts that might throw your position into doubt.

But please keep on down your current path it proves just how good the performances and scripting were.

Please remember I never claimed to nor do I have any paranormal power.
I am an entertainer.

Might I suggest reading Virus of the Mind.
You might then get a clue about some of what I do.

Best Wishes,

Jim
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And, yet even more twaddle speak...
 
Jim Callahan said:
I did what I claimed to be able to do. (Guaranteed on my website) Angel did not expose me as he said he would. (Note: I never said I could tell what was in an envelope. Not part of my deal.)
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Mr. Callahan's website:

*Callahan however did accept Angel’s challenge to divine the contents of two envelopes by notifying the producers of the show but was told they (the producers) could not confirm Angel had the one million dollars in liquid assets to pay Callahan when he successfully completed the test.

Callahan, told the producers of PHENOMENON the following.
" I'll tell you what confirm he has the million he challenged me with and have it at the next show. And I will take his test and his money from him. I have no doubt he will loose his money."
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http://www.jimclass.com/he_really_did_it.htm

Also Angel did not expose Uri. He still is doing his TV shows and Angel is tanking in Vegas.
Angel was and is the only person hurt by all of this.
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When's your next show? A search on you immediately shows the Phenomenom fiasco. Many people recognize you as an attention starved hoaxer. I would venture Angel's challenge and your tantrum on live national television hurt your "World's Greatest Paranormalist" plenty.

Please remember I never claimed to nor do I have any paranormal power.
I am an entertainer.
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Oh, look. Backpedalling? Yes, you did. You claim the power to communicate with the dead. Or was it not that power that was giving you the big ham physical show you were putting on on Phenomenom?
 
Jim Callahan said:
Might I suggest reading Virus of the Mind.
You might then get a clue about some of what I do.
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Virus of the Mind:

Summary

Virus of the Mind is the first popular book devoted to the science of memetics, a controversial new field that transcends psychology, biology, anthropology, and cognitive science. Memetics is the science of memes, the invisible but very real DNA of human society.

In Virus of the Mind, Richard Brodie carefully builds on the work of scientists Richard Dawkins, Douglas Hofstadter, Daniel Dennett, and others who have become fascinated with memes and their potential impact on our lives. But Brodie goes beyond science and dives into the meat of the issue: is the emergence of this new science going to have an impact on our lives like the emergence of atomic physics did in the Cold War?

Brodie would say the impact will be at least as great. While atomic bombs affect everybody's life, viruses of the mind touch lives in a more personal and more pernicious way.

Mind viruses have already infected governments, educational systems, and inner cities, leading to some of the most pervasive and troublesome problems of society today: youth gangs, the welfare cycle, the deterioration of the public schools, and ever-growing government bureaucracy.

Viruses of the mind are not a future worry: they are here with us now and are evolving to become better and better at their job of infecting us. The recent explosion of mass media and the information superhighway has made the earth a prime breeding ground for viruses of the mind.

Will there be a mental plague? Will only some of us survive with our free will intact? Brodie weaves together science, ethics, and current events as he raises these and other very disturbing questions about memes.
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http://www.memecentral.com/votm.htm

Please feel free to explain how this relates and why anyone should need to read this book to gain an understanding of your claim of the ability to communicate with the dead.
 
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kitakaze said:
Please feel free to explain how this relates and why anyone should need to read this book to gain an understanding of your claim of the ability to communicate with the dead.
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It doesn't relate to his claim, but it does relate to how he views us. Unfortunately, that is off-topic for this thread. Should somebody wish to create a new one ...
 
If I understand correctly, Mr. Callahan will not accept the MDC. Discussing his claims in general would seem to warrant its own thread. If appropriate, I will start a thread "Jim Callahan does not communicate with dead people."
 
I think this thread is sufficient. It was moved out of the MDC section when he made it clear he wasn't applying.
 
Got it. Thanks for the clarification. Chill, if Mr. Callahan would accept my proposal to use his abilities to divine my father's name written on a piece of paper sealed in an envelope with salt, may I select you as a moderator to pm a photo of the paper and envelope to to ensure I will not be able to switch images?

To be clear, I think Mr. Callahan will not accept but just in case.
 
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
 
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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