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Dear JREF supporter,
We're pleased to invite you to join us here in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, as The James Randi Educational Foundation hosts "The Amazing Meeting" Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2003! Prompted in part by popular demand from our message board members, this 3-day conference promises to be entertaining, educational and energizing. We have a great lineup of guest speakers including:
- Our good friend Michael Shermer of "Skeptic Magazine" fame, the very well-known figure in the battle against crackpottery and fraud, is prepared to tell us the latest in pseudoscience.
- The unique astronomer Jack Horkheimer, PBS-TV "Star Gazer" and good friend of the JREF, will charm us with his lecture, "The Star of Cleopatra."
- Phil Plait, aka "The Bad Astronomer" and author of that remarkable book "Bad Astronomy" will talk about the dreaded "Planet X", which, according to doomsayers, will sweep by the Earth next May and kill us all. Phil doubts that…..
- The one-and-only "magician's magician", Jerry Andrus, will prove that you, too, can be deceived by your perceptions. Be prepared to be thoroughly bamboozled.
- Magician extraordinaire Jamy Ian Swiss defies your perceptions and tells you why you were fooled. This is one of the profession's brightest stars.
- Dan Garvin, featured in my July 12, 2002 online commentary, will talk to us about his bizarre experiences inside the inner Scientology organization and how he got out.
- Lt. Col. Hal Bidlack, currently assigned as Deputy Director of the USAF Institute for National Security Studies at the Air Force Academy, will talk about his experiences with the US Department of State. He will also do his "Hamilton Lives" re-creation of the life of Alexander Hamilton. Preview this fascinating account at www.hamiltonlives.com.
- Chip Denman will be updating us on recent "discoveries" in homeopathy.
- Just to keep Andrus and Swiss on their toes, The Amazing may see fit to demonstrate a miracle or two himself. In fact, it's inevitable…..
We'll also have other magicians, possibly some additional speakers, and stimulating discussion groups. We've issued a "call for papers" from anyone wishing to share their ideas and achievements for a special session on Sunday afternoon. So set aside that weekend to join the fun and meet fellow skeptics. Our host hotel, the beautiful new Renaissance Plantation/Fort Lauderdale, will surpass your expectations, while providing the stage for this exciting event.
Space is limited so don't miss out! Complete the enclosed registration form or go to our website, www.randi.org, for more information. Hotel room reservations should be made directly with the Renaissance Hotel at 1-800-316-7708. These rates are good until Jan. 1st. Ask for "The Amazing Meeting" group rate.
We hope to see you there!
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