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The mask of nostradamus is an outstanding book, full and rich, a meticulous and thoughtful work of historical scholarship. In this book, randi explores and exposes what he believes to be the outrageous deception that has been promoted widely in the media. Gleeful is the word to describe randi s enthusiasm as he leads the reader on a merry chase through the library stacks in a search for the origins and validity of the nostradamus legend. Psychics, esp, unicorns, and other delusions, 1982, prometheus books, isbn 0879751983. Unafraid to call researchers to account for their failures and impostures, randi tells us that we have been badly served by scientists who. The prophecies of the worlds most famous seer is a 1990 book by magician and skeptic james randi, published in paperback in 1993. Do you believe in the actualization of any interpretations. The mask of nostradamus by james randi, 1993, prometheus books edition, in english. Nostradamus finally meets his match internationally famou. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals.