Van Praagh was born in Bayside, New York and is the youngest of four children. His critics maintain that Van Praagh's readings are performed using deceptive cold reading and hot reading techniques, and not "psychic" powers. Skeptical activists such as James Randi, Joe Nickell, organizations such as the Independent Investigations Group, and notable media personalities, including Barbara Walters and John Oliver, have attempted to counter the perception that what Van Praagh and other mediums do reflects reality. He also hosted a short-lived paranormal talk show called Beyond with James Van Praagh. Van Praagh was a producer and screenwriter on the 2002 CBS primetime semi-autobiographical miniseries Living with the Dead starring Ted Danson. He has written numerous books, including The New York Times bestseller Talking to Heaven. James Van Praagh ( / v æ n ˈ p r ɑː ɡ/ born August 23, 1958) is an American author, producer and television personality who describes himself as a clairvoyant and spiritual medium.
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