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[[image:Michaelbrady2.jpg|Mike Brady(right) and brother|thumb]]
[[image:Michaelbrady2.jpg|Mike Brady (right) and brother|thumb]]
[[image:Bradyschneider2.jpg|Mike Brady (behind) and [[Adolf Schneider]]|thumb]]
[[image:Bradyschneider2.jpg|Mike Brady (rear) and [[Adolf Schneider]]|thumb]]
'''Michael James Brady''' (probably born 1949; also ''Mike Brady'') is a South African businessman. Brady became known through his business activities, marketing allegedly working "magnet motors" through his company [[Perendev-Group]] (Perendev Power Developments Pty Ltd.).<ref>The offer(german):<br>Sehr geehrter Interessent, wir bieten Ihnen an wie folgt:<br>300 kW Elektro-Magnet-Motor zu einem Preis von 45.800,00 Euro zzgl. MwSt und Transport<br>
'''Michael James Brady''' (probably born 1949; also ''Mike Brady'') is a South African businessman. Brady became known through his business activities, marketing allegedly working "magnet motors" through his company [[Perendev-Group]] (Perendev Power Developments Pty Ltd.).<ref>The proposal (German):<br>Sehr geehrter Interessent, wir bieten Ihnen an wie folgt:<br>300 kW Elektro-Magnet-Motor zu einem Preis von 45.800,00 Euro zzgl. MwSt und Transport<br>
Technische Daten<br>Maße 1.6m lang; 1.2m breit; 1.4m hoch<br>Gewicht 1350 kg + Abhängigkeit von Konfiguration und Leistung max. 290 kWh permanent 2 x 1<br>Anschlusseinfassung 3 x 240 Volt ; 1 x 400 Volt<br>Geräuschpegel 30 dBa<br>Temperatur 30 °C im Leerlauf<br>Strahlung nein, durch das Gehäuse wird jede mögliche Strahlung nach Außen abgeschirmt<br>
Technische Daten<br>Maße 1.6m lang; 1.2m breit; 1.4m hoch<br>Gewicht 1350 kg + Abhängigkeit von Konfiguration und Leistung max. 290 kWh permanent 2 x 1<br>Anschlusseinfassung 3 x 240 Volt ; 1 x 400 Volt<br>Geräuschpegel 30 dBa<br>Temperatur 30 °C im Leerlauf<br>Strahlung nein, durch das Gehäuse wird jede mögliche Strahlung nach Außen abgeschirmt<br>
Generatoren AEG, Bosch oder Hitachi (je nach Modell oder Verwendungsart)<br>
Generatoren AEG, Bosch oder Hitachi (je nach Modell oder Verwendungsart)<br>
Und hier gehts zu den Infos:<br>
Und hier gehts zu den Infos:<br>
<br>www.perendev-power.com</ref>
<br>www.perendev-power.com</ref>
This was supported by [[Adolf Schneider]], publisher of the [[NET-Journal]<ref>Artikel: ''Perendev-Magnetmotor startet in den Markt! Sensationelle Technologie im Leasing und Contracting'', von Adolf und Inge Schneider, NET-Journal Heft 3/4 März/April 2007</ref> as well as cheering articles in the [[Esotericism|esoteric]]-journal [[Raum & Zeit]] and on websites dedicated to "incredible things" of a Klaus Kasper, Johnsonville/Wellington in Neuseeland. Sterling Allan, founder of [[Pure Energy Systems Network Inc.]] (PESN) was also among Brady's supporters, he organized an USA trip for Brady to advertise his nonworking Perendev-Generators, was webmaster of "perendev.co.za" and domain holder of "perendev.com".
This was supported by [[Adolf Schneider]], publisher of [[NET-Journal]<ref>Artikel: ''Perendev-Magnetmotor startet in den Markt! Sensationelle Technologie im Leasing und Contracting'', von Adolf und Inge Schneider, NET-Journal Heft 3/4 März/April 2007</ref> as well as by cheering articles in [[Esotericism|esoteric]] journal [[Raum & Zeit]], and on websites dedicated to "incredible things" of one Klaus Kasper, Johnsonville/Wellington in New Zealand. Sterling Allan, founder of [[Pure Energy Systems Network Inc.]] (PESN), was also among Brady's supporters; he organized a trip to the USA for Brady to advertise his non-functional Perendev Generators, was webmaster of "perendev.co.za" and domain holder of "perendev.com".
Brady worked 17 years for a secret police unit in South Africa before he called himself inventor and founded a company in Johannesburg with branches in Russia, Germany, Switzerland and Netherlands. A lawyer Hans Badenhorst is mentioned in connection with the company Perendev Power in Munich. According to the homepage of Perendev Power, Brady has invented a waterjet propulsion system, a positioning system for stolen cars and a battery charging system, but was duped by a competitor. Eventually he invented a magnet motor that used gravity to produce energy.
Brady worked for a secret police unit in South Africa for 17 years before he presented himself as an inventor and founded a company in Johannesburg with branches in Russia, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. A lawyer by the name of Hans Badenhorst is mentioned in connection with the company Perendev Power in Munich. According to information provided on the homepage of Perendev Power, Brady invented a waterjet propulsion system, a positioning system for stolen cars, and a battery charging system, but was duped by a competitor. Eventually he invented a magnet motor which used gravity to produce energy.
In 2004 Brady moved to Munich, to the exclusive residential area Grünwald. In 2007 he relocated to Switzerland, to the noble Wollerau at Lake Zurich<ref>Roosstrasse 23, Office 203 Roospark, CH-8832 Wollerau</ref>, where he attracted attention in the neighbourhood of tennis professional Roger Federer due to his excessive lifestyle with a Maserati and several Ranger Rovers.<br><br>
In 2004 Brady moved to Munich, to the exclusive residential area of Grünwald. In 2007 he relocated to Switzerland, to the noble town of Wollerau at Lake Zurich<ref>Roosstrasse 23, Office 203 Roospark, CH-8832 Wollerau</ref>, where he attracted attention in the neighbourhood of tennis professional Roger Federer due to an excessive lifestyle which included a Maserati and several Range Rovers.<br><br>
==Accusations of fraud and arrest==
==Accusations of fraud and arrest==
[[image:Brady_Blick.jpg|Article in "Blick" April 14, 2010|300px|thumb]]
[[image:Brady_Blick.jpg|Article in "Blick" April 14, 2010|300px|thumb]]
[[image:EMM.jpg|Scamproduct "EMM-Motor" and uncritical description in NET-Journal<ref name="Netjournal"/>|left|thumb]]
[[image:EMM.jpg|Scam product "EMM-Motor" and uncritical description in NET-Journal<ref name="Netjournal"/>|left|thumb]]
[[image:BradyNETJournal.jpg|Cheerful article in NET-Journal<ref name="Netjournal">Article: ''Perendev-Magnetmotor startet in den Markt! Sensationelle Technologie im Leasing und Contracting'', von Adolf und Inge Schneider, NET-Journal Heft 3/4 März/April 2007</ref>|thumb]]
[[image:BradyNETJournal.jpg|Cheerful article in NET-Journal<ref name="Netjournal">Article: ''Perendev-Magnetmotor startet in den Markt! Sensationelle Technologie im Leasing und Contracting'', von Adolf und Inge Schneider, NET-Journal Heft 3/4 März/April 2007</ref>|thumb]]
Norwegian citizen Torbjørn Homelien, of Aqua GEN AS, ordered a "free energy generator" from Perendev which was said to be able to produce an output of 6 kilowatts for an indefinite period of time. He transferred the amount of 6.000 US-Dollars and was advised the generator was going to be delivered two months later. Delivery did not materialize and no explanation was offered. Mr. Homelien managed to contact Mike Brady by phone, only to be put off several times. One excuse mentioned were alleged improvements currently implemented. Eventually, the client attempted to sue Perendev. He also reported to have received threatening phone-calls from Brady.<ref>http://www.phact.org/e/z/perendev.htm</ref>
Norwegian citizen Torbjørn Homelien, of Aqua GEN AS, ordered a "free energy generator" from Perendev which was said to be able to produce an output of 6 kilowatts for an indefinite period of time. He transferred the amount of 6,000 US-Dollars and was advised the generator was going to be delivered two months later. Delivery did not materialize and no explanation was offered. Mr. Homelien managed to contact Mike Brady by phone, only to be put off several times. One excuse mentioned were alleged improvements currently implemented. Eventually, the client attempted to sue Perendev. He also reported to have received threatening phone-calls from Brady.<ref>http://www.phact.org/e/z/perendev.htm</ref>
There are also several persons in Germany who think that they were scammed by Brady/Perendev. A usergroup of Perendev-victims can be found at Yahoo, where they share their experiences.<ref>http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/PerendevJustice/</ref><ref>PerendevJustice-owner {at} yahoogroups.com</ref> According to German newspaper "Münchner Abendblatt", a total of 41 persons were cheated out of an overall amount of one million Euro by effecting payments to Perendev Power without receiving „free energy“ generators in return.<ref>Reinhard Keck: ''Abgezockt mit "Wundermaschinen": Betrüger geschnappt.'' Artikel in Münchner Abendzeitung vom 20. April 2010 [http://www.abendzeitung.de/muenchen/180388]</ref> According to TZ-Munich 61 persons were scammed.<ref>Dorita Plange: Artikel ''Vom feinen Zürichsee direkt nach Stadelheim - Hokuspokus-Betrüger festgenommen!'', TZ-München, 20. April 2010</ref>
There are also several persons in Germany who think that they were scammed by Brady/Perendev. A usergroup of Perendev victims can be found at Yahoo, where they share their experiences.<ref>http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/PerendevJustice/</ref><ref>PerendevJustice-owner {at} yahoogroups.com</ref> According to German newspaper "Münchner Abendblatt", a total of 41 persons were cheated out of an overall amount of one million Euro by effecting payments to Perendev Power without receiving „free energy“ generators in return.<ref>Reinhard Keck: ''Abgezockt mit "Wundermaschinen": Betrüger geschnappt.'' Artikel in Münchner Abendzeitung vom 20. April 2010 [http://www.abendzeitung.de/muenchen/180388]</ref> According to TZ-Munich 61 persons were scammed.<ref>Dorita Plange: Artikel ''Vom feinen Zürichsee direkt nach Stadelheim - Hokuspokus-Betrüger festgenommen!'', TZ-München, 20. April 2010</ref>
The Munich Perendev Group subsidiary is not available by phone any longer. Brady defected to Wollerau, Switzerland (canton Schwyz) where he was arrested in his home on March 29, 2010 due to a warrant issued by Munich public prosecution (Munich I) for continued fraud and extradited to Germany. He was convicted to 5 years and 9 months in November 2010 for fraud in 36 cases and attempted fraud in 19 cases.<ref>[http://www.merkur-online.de/nachrichten/muenchen/patent-vorgetaeuscht-tueftler-muss-gefaengnis-1018603.html Merkur Online: Patent vorgetäuscht: Tüftler muss ins Gefängnis]</ref><br>
The Munich Perendev Group subsidiary is not available by phone any longer. Brady defected to Wollerau, Switzerland (canton Schwyz) where he was arrested in his home on March 29, 2010 due to a warrant issued by Munich public prosecution (Munich I) for continued fraud, and extradited to Germany. He was convicted to 5 years and 9 months for fraud in 36 cases and attempted fraud in 19 cases in November 2010.<ref>[http://www.merkur-online.de/nachrichten/muenchen/patent-vorgetaeuscht-tueftler-muss-gefaengnis-1018603.html Merkur Online: Patent vorgetäuscht: Tüftler muss ins Gefängnis]</ref><br>
==Patents==
==Patents==
Brady tried to patent his magnet-motor and got a temporary patent number for a "Permanent Magnet Machine". No patent was granted since the patent application had several flaws and the working principle was considered to be [[Perpetual Motion|perpetual motion]]. According to the patent application repelling forces of magnets should power the motor.<ref>http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Perendev_Permanent_Magnet_Patent_Application</ref><ref>WO 002006045333 A1: Permanent Magnet Machine. Applicant and Inventor: Brady Mike, DE. Date: 27.10.2004</ref>
Brady tried to patent his magnet-motor and got a temporary patent number for a "Permanent Magnet Machine". No patent was granted since the patent application had several flaws and the functional principle was considered to be [[Perpetual Motion|perpetual motion]]. According to the patent application, repelling forces of magnets should power the motor.<ref>http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Perendev_Permanent_Magnet_Patent_Application</ref><ref>WO 002006045333 A1: Permanent Magnet Machine. Applicant and Inventor: Brady Mike, DE. Date: 27.10.2004</ref>
Mindful readers of the "patent" will find strong semblance to a patent of an undisclosed South American inventor, which was registered in 1990 and used "keramic magnets" but was not followed through since it came to loses due to degaussing. This inventor reported calls from an interested party from South Africa.
Mindful readers of the "patent" noticed a striking resemblance to a patent of an undisclosed South American inventor, which was registered in 1990 and employed "ceramic magnets". The inventor did not follow up the matter later on, since losses due to degaussing were said to have incurred. This inventor also reported phone-calls of an interested party from South Africa.
Brady offered it for 500.000 US-Dollar to investors in spite that the patent was not granted, so that they could market the claimed applications in USA.
Despite the patent not having been granted, Brady offered it to investors for 500,000 US-Dollar, so that they could market the alleged applications in USA.
==Articles in Newspapers==
==Articles in Newspapers==