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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
I really loved Penn and Teller at one time. I even have their movie Recently I just purchased one of their books. But things that he'd said on his radio show bothered me quite a bit. Perhaps others felt the same way?
So to me, HAVING the show was a bad move. I'm glad it's gone. I wouldn't know if he'd made or lost money on the show, but if he was "raking it in" why would he stop?
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Ashley Cox New user 68 Posts |
The radio show may be gone, but I heard now he's doing a video blog somewhere (crackle.com?--I haven't looked for it yet). He likes to keep busy, that guy.
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DJM Inner circle Israel 1681 Posts |
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
I was told by someone that Penn wanted to take Randi's place at the helm. Is that so?
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Jim-Callahan V.I.P. 5018 Posts |
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On 2008-02-21 17:49, DJM wrote: The title of the book sounds like it was taken from my Dying Live promotion. See a person die live on the internet. When people logged it it was just me explaining that living is dying. So I was dying live on the internet. It got me in USA TODAY. Well no one ever said Randi was creative. J ... H.O.A-X
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Xpilot Elite user Florida 464 Posts |
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On 2008-02-21 19:27, Jim-Callahan wrote:The title of the book sounds like it was taken from my Dying Live promotion. Don't know if Randi is creative or not, but I'd find it difficult to justify a statement like that based on the title of a book written by Penn Jillette. I do seem to remember that Penn's been in a newspaper or two, probably even been mentioned in USA Today once or twice. |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
My recollection is Penn has been on TV a time or two as well, for more than a few minutes, and has some sort of show with a guy in Vegas right?
I can't seem to recall though my memory is hazy I guess.
Danny Doyle
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The Feegee Mermaid Loyal user 203 Posts |
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On 2008-02-21 19:27, Jim-Callahan wrote: When did that happen? |
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Ashley Cox New user 68 Posts |
I saw a video from one of the TAM meetings where it was mentioned that Penn was writing a biography of James Randi. I suspect that is what that book is, so Jim, I suspect the title refers to something Randi did long ago.
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Ashley Cox New user 68 Posts |
Slim--I have no idea who will take the helm of the JREF when Randi retires or dies. It is a problem they have been working on behind-the-scenes for a while. If it was offered to Penn (who is probably a good fit for the job), I suspect he would be thrilled and would go for it.
Right now, I think the JREF depends quite a bit on funding raised via Randi's speaking fees--I don't know if Penn would take on that particular role, but they have diversified their fundraising lately by sponsoring those various meetings and cruises. When Johnny Carson died they lost a pretty regular source of large contributions. Salary for the top spot would also probably be negotiated down from Randi's current levels (which have historical reasons for being where they're at). |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
I think if Penn takes it, well it would indeed be interesting. The words "low key" do not seem to be in his vocabulary.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
I'll take it ...I know the SPIEL backwards
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