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Posted:  17 Aug 2008 05:19
I was reading an article on him and James Randi said some very nice things about the man of course, considering he had just passed away recently. Mr Randi then mentioned a short story by the sci-fi writer. I checked it out and it's pretty amazing. You decide.

http://www.geocities.com/rojodos/docs/9000000000.htm
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But the backdrops peel and the sets give way and the cast get eaten by the play, there's a murderer at the matinee, there are dead men in the aisles

And the patrons and the actors too are uncertain if the show is through and with sidelong looks await their cue, but the frozen mask just smiles
Posted:  21 Aug 2008 04:57
James Randi is another one of those guys I really admire, even though he hates people like me. I haven't read any Clarke in years though.
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Posted:  21 Aug 2008 05:07
I don't think he hates people like you at all preach. If anything, what he does is strive to protect from the real scam artists like Peter Popov.

That story is a bit of a jaw dropper.
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But the backdrops peel and the sets give way and the cast get eaten by the play, there's a murderer at the matinee, there are dead men in the aisles

And the patrons and the actors too are uncertain if the show is through and with sidelong looks await their cue, but the frozen mask just smiles
Posted:  23 Aug 2008 16:36
If you want some interesting reading, pick up Randi's book on faith healers.
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1 TIMOTHY 1
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
Posted:  23 Aug 2008 18:36
Flim Flam! is actually a part of my present stack to read right here next to me.
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But the backdrops peel and the sets give way and the cast get eaten by the play, there's a murderer at the matinee, there are dead men in the aisles

And the patrons and the actors too are uncertain if the show is through and with sidelong looks await their cue, but the frozen mask just smiles