A "magician" trying and failing to kill a skeptic with black magic.
It must have been hilarious to watch, especially if one speaks the language. Maybe they'll find a way to show it on American TV. Maybe I'll search YouTube when I feel better.
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Things that make me smile even in my disease-ridden state
Category: Paranormal • Religion • Skepticism/critical thinking
Posted on: March 26, 2008 2:14 PM, by Orac
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Orac, maybe you should take some AirBorne. I hear it works wonders on colds. =-)
Posted by: Rod Clark | March 26, 2008 3:01 PM
uh oh Orac
Doctor Who = Satan
Posted by: Rev. BigDumbChimp | March 26, 2008 3:15 PM
Probably going to be a new 'reality' show on Fox
Posted by: jayh | March 26, 2008 3:34 PM
Actually, if it was in India, the language should have been English, as it is a common language in a nation with several regional tongues.
Posted by: Robster, FCD | March 26, 2008 3:38 PM
It was in Hindi...
http://www.rationalistinternational.net/article/2008/20080310/en_1.html
Posted by: Clare | March 26, 2008 3:55 PM
I don't think broadcast TV would air this in the US. They would be fearful of offending other conjurors casting spells. Pat Robertson, for one.
Posted by: Rose Colored Glasses | March 26, 2008 5:45 PM
Clare, that's too bad. Its yet another language I don't understand well enough to even successfully ask where the bathroom is. When I have tried to pronounce the handful of Hindi phrases I have learned, I am laughed at by native speakers, and called a Britisher, and am mercifully told to stick to English. I just respond by claiming that they are just making up words. Its a good thing they are my friends. :)
Posted by: Robster, FCD | March 26, 2008 6:10 PM
Video on Youtube - no subs, though.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Edamaruku&search=tag
Posted by: Pedro | March 31, 2008 9:23 PM