Do Psychics Really Help Solve Crimes? | James Randi Investigates | E1

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Renowned psychic investigator James Randi dives into the world of the paranormal, examining the claims of mediums, psychic artists, and object readers. With live demonstrations from Maureen Flynn, Coral Polge, and Nella Jones, the film asks: Can psychic powers truly uncover hidden truths—even solve crimes? A panel of experts, including Mary Asprey from the Suzi Lamplugh Trust, weighs in on the risks and realities of using psychic insight in real-world investigations.

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