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Michael Jackson Has Spent $260K On A "Mind-Mapping Guru" To Re-Launch His Career

 
November 19, 2008 
 

Michael Jackson spent Ł175,000 [around $262,000] on a "mind-mapping guru" to help re-launch his music career.

The star borrowed the sum from Sheikh Abdulla Al-Khalif to pay psychology expert Tony Buzan - author of memory technique book "Use Your Head" - to provide "creative assistance" for his comeback, London's High Court heard Tuesday.

Jackson, 50, is currently being sued by the sheikh for borrowing $7 million and failing to repay the sum by recording two new albums, writing an autobiography and penning a musical.

The sheikh's barrister, Bankim Thanki QC, said: "Mr. Buzan didn't come cheap as he is very much in demand."

British author Buzan was hired for a week's work at $37,500 a session.

Meanwhile, Thanki has accused Jackson of trying to avoid giving evidence in the case after a letter from the "Thriller" singer's doctor explained he is currently too ill to travel to the U.K. because he "may or may not have a condition."

The star could testify via a video link from California but Thanki insists he should be forced to attend in person.

The lawyer - who said his client felt "a strong sense of personal betrayal" over the affair - pointed out that Jackson had claimed to have been bitten by a snake during a previous civil case.

He added: "My client is rightly skeptical."

The sheikh is demanding the entire $7 million, which is made up of extravagances including:

Jackson insists the money was a "gift" and claims he did not read the terms and conditions of the contract before signing.

The hearing continues Thursday.

 
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