Jamy Ian Swiss		DJ Grothe

      Magicians are inescapably linked to skeptics. Join one of the world's most renowned magicians, Jamy Ian Swiss, and a CFI professional skeptic, D.J. Grothe, as they explore the basic methods of deception used by magicians. They also will examine the similarities between magic and skepticism and how the conjuring arts can inform the skeptical movement.

1-5 pm Workshop

• DJ Grothe, The History of Magic in Skepticism
   

• Jamy Ian Swiss, The Illusion of Psychic Powers
  A longtime student of both the psychology of deception and the history and science of the paranormal, in this remarkable lecture/demonstration Swiss defines the four kinds of paranormal events - telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance and psychokinesis - declares them to be non-existent, and then proceeds to demonstrate all of them and more, thereby proving that even the most intelligent and wary of audiences can be fooled by a determined charlatan. A stunning, informative and entertaining lesson in critical thinking.
   

• Q & A with Swiss on Magic, Skepticism, Science and Reason

8 pm - Performance by Jamy Ian Swiss

• Jamy Ian Swiss's acclaimed new show, Heavy Mental
  Acclaimed master of the art of sleight of hand, Jamy Ian Swiss presents a program of baffling, unnerving "mind reading" phenomena -- accomplished with pure psychology, subtle influence, deft illusion, uncanny intuition, and a healthy dose of downright deception -- what he calls "sleight of mind."

Swiss has performed magic throughout the United States and in 13 countries. He has appeared on CBS 48 Hours, PBS Nova, the PBS documentary The Art of Magic, and Comedy Central. He is also a founder of the National Capital Area Skeptics. For more information on Jamy Ian Swiss, please visit www.jamyianswiss.com.

Don't miss this exciting event! Registration is only $25, which includes a $15 ticket to Jamy Ian Swiss's evening show, Heavy Mental.

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