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this post was submitted on 22 Jun 2024
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James Randi and Johnny Carson have some takedowns of fake psychics that are some of the best things ever shown on television.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD7OgAdCObs&t=540s
I thought that was going to be when they switched out Uri Gellar's props. I was not disappointed.
My favorite part is Carson's pure politeness, and overt attempts to give him a fair showing and put him at ease. Like bro, any petard you're gonna get hung on is purely your own. I just wanna see you show me what you got. By all means: Go ahead.