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In James Randi's Own Words

World's Greatest Con

CHAPTER

The Story of Steve Shaw and Mike Edwards

Shafer: I was so surprised and edified when I heard what they came up with as their respective stories. They didn't consult with one another. They came up with them stories independently, he says. "They selected the kids on the strength of their phony stories" Shafer's story is a parable for how we can all be full in our scientific knowledge.

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