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Joe Nickell (born December 1, 1944) is an American skeptic and investigator of the paranormal. Nickell is senior research fellow for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and writes regularly for their journal, Skeptical Inquirer .
Joe Nickell is a professional investigator of mysteries, myths and hoaxes, with a background in magic, private investigation and academia. He has exposed many forgeries, authenticated treasures, and written books on paranormal and historical topics.
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For the past two decades, Joe Nickell—a former stage magician and detective—has used hard science to challenge paranormal experiences and other fringe pseudo...
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With a background as a magician and mentalist, and later as a private investigator with a world-famous detective agency, I began to take on such varied cases as Toronto's Mackenzie House haunting (1972), dowsing for gold in the Yukon (1976), and the notorious Shroud of Turin (beginning in 1977).
Joe Nickell is a paranormal investigator and author of several books on topics such as ghosts, miracles, relics, and cryptozoology. His books combine scientific analysis, historical research, and personal experience to examine various claims of the supernatural and the extraordinary.
Dec 15, 2002 · At the age of fifty-eight, Nickell is the country’s most accomplished investigator of the paranormal. He has appeared on “Oprah,” “20/20,” “Larry King Live,” and dozens of other...
