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In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I am joined by world-renowned parapsychologist and paranormal investigator, Loyd Auerbach. With over 45 years of experience, Loyd shares his unique insights into the world of paranormal investigation, including his work with the Rhine Research Centre, the ethical challenges of ghost hunting, and the science behind psychic phenomena. He recounts some of the most fascinating cases he's investigated and explores how media has shaped public perception of the supernatural. Join us for an in-depth discussion with one of the most respected figures in the field of parapsychology. My Special Guest Is Loyd Auerbach World-recognised paranormal authority and parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach, MS., has 45 years of experience investigating the paranormal and over 40 years teaching courses in Parapsychology. With thousands of media appearances, he is Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations, President of the Forever Family Foundation, an Adjunct Professor at Atlantic University, and President of the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Centre where he teaches online Parapsychology courses through the Rhine Education Centre. He's the author/co-author of 9 books on the paranormal for the general public including the recent 2nd edition of A Paranormal Casebook, as well as ESP Wars: East & West, Psychic Dreaming, and the classic ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists: A Parapsychologist's Handbook. He is also co-author of the paranormal mystery novels Near Death: A Raney/Daye Investigation and the second in the series, After Life. He is a professional mentalist and Past President of the Psychic Entertainers Association performing as Professor Paranormal, and also occasionally does his thing as a professional chocolatier. You can see him in episodes of The UnXplained running on a few streaming platforms, and Surviving Death on Netflix, as well as a number of other shows still streaming on various platforms. Visit his podcast channel at www.YouTube.com/@askprofessorparanormal and his media page at www.YouTube.com/@loydauerbach In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Hear Loyd Auerbach share 45 years of experience investigating ghosts, hauntings, and psychic phenomena. 2. Learn about the scientific methods behind parapsychology and the ethical challenges in ghost hunting. 3. Hear about Loyd's most intriguing investigations and his thoughts on how media has influenced the paranormal field. If you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles to support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content. Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles?fbclid=IwAR15rJF2m9nJ0HTXm27HZ3QQ2Llz46E0UpdWv-zePVn9Oj9Q8rdYaZsR74I NEW Podcast Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/haunted-history-chronicles Buy Me A Coffee https://ko-fi.com/hauntedhistorychronicles Guest Links Website: https://loydauerbach.com/#biography-module Podcast: www.YouTube.com/@askprofessorparanormal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loyd.auerbach.author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profparanormal/ Twitter: https://x.com/profparanormal Links To Books Mentioned: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Loyd-Auerbach/author/B001HCZ2Y4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1737142069&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with Michael Gutenplan! A third-generation psychic, Michael has over 23 years of professional experience in the world of entertainment. A world-class entertainer, he knows how to engage and captivate the most sophisticated and hardest to please audiences. He can be seen reading minds and performing his amazing feats of prestidigitation at private clubs and at corporate events, meetings, galas, and private events around the world. Michael has been a featured performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, a residency at Six Flags Magic Mountain, advised film, TV, theater, and theme park productions as a magic and psychic consultant, and received rave reviews for his one-man Off-Broadway show "Extraordinary Deceptions." He is a proud member of the Psychic Entertainers Association and a performing member of The Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle. Now, the internationally famous, Michael Gutenplan, is scheduled to make rare “free to the public” performance to film his full mentalism and mind-reading show at the world famous palace of illusion - The Magic Castle. WHERE: The Magic Castle - 7025 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA WHEN: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 11:30am - 4:25pm
On this episode of the Bill Alexander Show, Bill talks with Micheal Gutenplan - Master Mentalist, Third- Generation Psychic, and Entertainer. A third-generation psychic, Michael has over 23 years of professional experience in the world of entertainment. A world-class entertainer, he knows how to engage and captivate the most sophisticated and hardest-to-please audiences. He can be seen reading minds and performing his amazing feats of prestidigitation at private clubs and at corporate events, meetings, galas, and private events around the world. Michael has been a featured performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, a residency at Six Flags Magic Mountain, advised film, TV, theater, and theme park productions as a magic and psychic consultant, and received rave reviews for his one-man Off-Broadway show "Extraordinary Deceptions." He is a proud member of the Psychic Entertainers Association and a performing member of The Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle. Michael Gutenplan is scheduled to make a rare “free to the public” performance to film his full mentalism and mind-reading show at the world-famous palace of illusion - The Magic Castle. WHERE: The Magic Caste - 7025 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA WHEN: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 11:30am - 4:25pm (Full Schedule below) *** Participants: ushered into the venue's Parlour of Prestidigitation *** Industry Guests: Option to view from an off-camera area and not required to attend for the entire program. (For those staying for the full shoot, a light lunch will be provided at 2:00 PM) PARKING: Free Self-Parking in the Magic Castle parking lot DRESS: Business casual clothing. Collared shirts, slacks, or dresses. No shorts, graphic t-shirts, or flip-flops. Ties and jackets are not necessary PATRON RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to michael@mentalist.show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bill-alexander-show/support
Today we chat with Michael Gutenplan, a third-generation psychic! Michael has over 23 years of professional experience in the world of entertainment. A world-class entertainer, he knows how to engage and captivate the most sophisticated and hardest to please audiences. He can be seen reading minds and performing his amazing feats of prestidigitation at private clubs and at corporate events, meetings, galas, and private events around the world. Michael has been a featured performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, a residency at Six Flags Magic Mountain, advised film, TV, theater, and theme park productions as a magic and psychic consultant, and received rave reviews for his one-man Off-Broadway show "Extraordinary Deceptions." He is a proud member of the Psychic Entertainers Association and a performing member of The Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle. Gutenplan has performed on Broadway, privately for many celebrities, politicians and royalty, as well as being banned from casinos when his predictions proved to be correct too many times. Gutenplan has also performed for many law-enforcement agencies including members of the Secret Service and even a tribe of Masia Warriors. Now, the internationally famous, Michael Gutenplan, is scheduled to make rare “free to the public” performance to film his full mentalism and mind-reading show at the world famous palace of illusion - The Magic Castle. www.mentalist.show/ @amazingmentalist
Joining me is Loyd Auerbach to discuss mind over matter potentialiaties. Loyd firmly believes that there isi evidence to support the ability to use our mind to manipulate the physical environment around us.World-recognized paranormal expert and parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach, MS., has 44 years of investigating the paranormal and over 40 years teaching courses in Parapsychology. With thousands of media appearances, he is Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations, President of the Forever Family Foundation, an Adjunct Professor at Atlantic University, and President of the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Center where he teaches online Parapsychology courses through their Education Center. He's the author/co-author of 9 books on the paranormal for the general public including ESP Wars: East & West, Psychic Dreaming, and the classic ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists: A Parapsychologist's Handbook. He is also co-author of the paranormal mystery novels Near Death: A Raney/Daye Investigation and the second in the series, After Life. He is a professional mentalist and Past President of the Psychic Entertainers Association, performing as Professor Paranormal, and also does his thing as an occasional chocolatier. Currently you can see him in episodes of The UnXplained or Surviving Death on Netflix.https://www.rhineonline.org/PLEASE HELP THE CHANNEL GROW ☕️ SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, and click the Notification Bell so you don't miss a show. Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/mysticloungePlease leave a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/CoffeeandUFOsHALF LIGHT documentary: https://tubitv.com/movies/678744/half-lightCheck out other fantastic Un-X shows at https://www.unxnetwork.com/shows
World-recognized paranormal expert and parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach is my guest tonight. Loyd holds a Master's degree in Parapsychology, has 43 years of investigating the paranormal, and over 40 years teaching courses on the subject. He's the author 9 books and two novels, was President of the Psychic Entertainers Association, was a professional magician, and even also holds a certificate as a professional chocolatier! He's been featured on thousands of media appearances including Coast To Coast AM, Surviving Death, The UnXplained, Ghost Adventures, Sightings, In Search of..., Unsolved Mysteries as well as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, The View, The Today Show, Late Night with David Letterman, and ESPN's SportsCenter…and now NECRONOMICAST! Get in touch with Loyd at: www.facebook.com/loyd.auerbach.author www.youtube.com/loydauerbach www.youtube.com/profparanormal Twitter @profparanormal profparanormal@gmail.com www.rhineedu.org www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org
For this "Spooky Season" episode, Juan sits down with world-renowned paranormal expert and parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach, who shares his thoughts on ghost hunting shows, the stigma surrounding parapsychology, and how a scientific approach can bring us closer to learning what's on the other side.Loyd Auerbach has had thousands of media appearances - such as ABC's The View and CNN's Larry King Live - for his 43 years of investigating the paranormal and over 40 years teaching courses in Parapsychology. He is Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations, President of the Forever Family Foundation, an Adjunct Professor at Atlantic University, and is on the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Center, where he teaches online Parapsychology courses through their Education Center. He's the author/co-author of 10 books on the paranormal, including ESP Wars: East & West, Psychic Dreaming, and ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists: A Parapsychologist's Handbook. He is also co-author of the paranormal mystery novel Near Death (which has a sequel coming out befoer the end of the year). He's also a professional mentalist and Past President of the Psychic Entertainers Association, performing as Professor Paranormal. He's also an occasional chocolatier. You can currently see him in episodes of The UnXplained or Surviving Death on Netflix.Learn more about Third Eye Sight host Juan Francisco at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
World-recognized paranormal expert and parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach, MS., has 43 years of investigating the paranormal and over 40 years teaching courses in Parapsychology. With thousands of media appearances, he is Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations, President of the Forever Family Foundation, an Adjunct Professor at Atlantic University, and is on the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Center where he teaches online Parapsychology courses through their Education Center. He's the author/co-author of 10 books on the paranormal for the general public including ESP Wars: East & West, Psychic Dreaming, and ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists: A Parapsychologist's Handbook. He is also co-author of the paranormal mystery novel Near Death (and the 2nd in the series coming before the end of the year). He's also a professional mentalist and Past President of the Psychic Entertainers Association, performing as Professor Paranormal, (and also an occasional chocolatier). Currently you can see him in episodes of The UnXplained or Surviving Death on Netflix. Auerbach lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Loyd Auerbach, MS., has over 42 years experience in the field of parapsychology with a particular focus on education, field investigations, and media portrayals of the paranormal. He is Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations, President of the Forever Family Foundation, and Vice-president of the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Center. He is one of the main instructors of online Parapsychology courses for the Rhine Education Center, is an Adjunct Professor at Atlantic University, and he has taught numerous graduate courses at JFK University (now National University). He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Windbridge Research Center. He holds a Master of Science degree in Parapsychology degree from JFK University. Auerbach is the author or co-author of 9 paranormal-topic books for the general public including Psychic Dreaming, Mind Over Matter, ESP Wars: East & West, and the classic ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists: A Parapsychologist's Handbook. He is a co-author of the first in a paranormal mystery series, Near Death: A Raney/Daye Investigation. A second novel is due out mid-year. Auerbach has a parallel career as a mentalist/psychic entertainer (and magician in the 1980s). A past president of the international Psychic Entertainers Association (2001-2005 and part of 2006), he performs professionally as Professor Paranormal. His media appearances number in the thousands, including New Thinking Allowed, Oprah, The UnXplained, History's Greatest Mysteries, Larry King Live, The Today Show, and ESPN's SportsCenter. He's also earned a certificate as a Professional Chocolatier. Auerbach lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. https://www.facebook.com/loyd.auerbach https://www.parapsych.org/users/profparanormal/profile.aspx Loyd's various books can be found on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Books-Loyd-Auerbach/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ALoyd+Auerbach For more of my interviews and podcasts go to: youtube.com/c/typicalskeptic anchor.fm/typcial-skeptic To donate to my show: paypal me typicalskeptic1@gmail.com #podcast #psi #ghost #mandelaeffect #parapsychology --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/support
Loyd Auerbach, MS., is a well-known parapsychologist with 42 years of experience in the field and a focus on education, field investigations, and media portrayals of the paranormal. He is Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations, President of the Forever Family Foundation, and Vice-president of the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Center. He is one of two principal instructors of online Parapsychology courses for the Rhine Education Center, an Adjunct Professor at Atlantic University, and has taught numerous graduate courses at JFK University (now National University). He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Windbridge Research Center. He holds a Master of Science degree in Parapsychology degree from JFK University.Auerbach is the author or co-author of 9 paranormal-topic books for the general public including ESP Wars: East & West, Psychic Dreaming, and the classic ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists: A Parapsychologist's Handbook. He is a co-author of the first in a paranormal mystery series, Near Death: A Raney/Daye Investigation. A second novel in the series is due out mid-year.His media appearances number in the thousands, including New Thinking Allowed, Oprah, The UnXplained, Larry King Live, The Today Show, and ESPN's SportsCenter. He performs as professional mentalist Professor Paranormal and is a Past President of the Psychic Entertainers Association. He's also earned a certificate as a Professional Chocolatier. Auerbach lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Auerbach was a columnist for Fate magazine from 1991 through 2004.He was the Public Information and Media Consultant to the American Society for Psychical Research in 1982-83, on the Core Faculty of the Graduate Parapsychology Program at John F. Kennedy University, and the Advisory Board of the Rhine Research Center. Auerbach runs his own ghost hunting business called The Office of Paranormal Investigations. He also teaches one online course at Atlantic University.Auerbach says he gained attention in 1984 due to the popularity of the 1984 film Ghostbusters.He has appeared on paranormal-related programs for the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel, The Learning Channel, A&E, the History Channel, the Sci Fi Channel and TechTV. In addition, he has appeared on hundreds of local and national radio programs, and television programs such as The View, Larry King Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Criss Angel: Mindfreak, Late Night with David Letterman, and Popular Mechanics for Kids. He's also been featured in the book Encyclopedia Horrifica.Auerbach performs a mentalist act as Professor Paranormal, working mainly on the college circuit. He's served on the board of directors and as President of the Psychic Entertainers Association. He offers guided chocolate tasting presentations and chocolate under his brand Haunted By ChocolateSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On the show this week Erik Tait talks to award-winning mentalist, magician, and corporate speaker Christopher Carter. This recipient of the Dunninger award from the Psychic Entertainers Association is one of the hardest working mentalists in the business. They talk about going from theater student to full-time performer and so much more. Nick Locapo drops by the show with a special discount code for the gambling effect Czech Poker. Before all that the show kicks off with Docc Hilford giving his top five very much over the time limit of five.
Live Weeknights 9 pm-Midnight PSThttps://www.lightingthevoid.comLoyd Auerbach, MS, is a world-recognized paranormal expert with thousands of media appearances and the author or co-author of nine paranormal books including Psychic Dreaming, Mind Over Matter, ESP Wars: East & West, and The Ghost Detectives’ Guide to Haunted San Francisco. He is President of the Forever Family Foundation (since 2013, and Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations (since 1989). He is a professor at Atlantic University and JFK University and teaches Parapsychology (local and distance) via online courses through the Rhine Education Center. He is on the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Center and the advisory board of the Windbridge Research Center. He is a past president of the Psychic Entertainers Association, and besides working as a parapsychologist, he performs as professional mentalist Professor Paranormal (and occasionally as a professional chocolatier) and works a “regular” job as a consultant for LexisNexis. LOYD AUERBACH, M.S., Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations (since 1989) and President of the Forever Family Foundation (since 2013), has been in the field for 40 years focusing on parapsychological education and field investigation. April 2017 saw the publication of the revised edition of Psychic Dreaming and in July the re-release of his classic Mind Over Matter, both from Llewellyn Worldwide. He has reprinted his first book, ESP, HAUNTINGS, AND POLTERGEISTS: A Parapsychologist’s Handbook, for its 30th anniversary. He is the author or co-author of 9 paranormal books including The Ghost Detectives’ Guide to Haunted San Francisco, co-authored with the late renowned psychic/medium Annette Martin. In 2014, he released ESP WARS: East and West, covering the psychic spying programs of the US and Soviet Union/Russia, co-authored by Dr. Edwin C. May (who ran the US program), Dr. Victor Rubel, and Joseph McMoneagle (the project’s #1 remote viewer).He is a professor at Atlantic University and JFK University, teaches Parapsychology (local and distance) online courses through the Rhine Education Center, and through HCH Institute in Lafayette, California. He is on the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Center and the advisory board of the Windbridge Research Center and Institute. His media appearances on TV, radio, podcasts, and in print number in the thousands, including The New Thinking Allowed (YouTube), The unexplained, ESPN’s SportsCenter, ABC’s The View, Oprah, and Larry King Life. He works as a parapsychologist, professional mentalist/psychic entertainer, a consultant for LexisNexis, and occasionally as a public speaking & media/social media skills coach and professional chocolatier. He holds a Master of Science in Parapsychology degree from JFK University.Check out a number of his TV appearances on one of his two YouTube channels at http://www.youtube.com/loydauerbach and http://www.youtube.com/profparanormal and follow him on Twitter @profparanormal. His website is currently undergoing a major overhaul, but you can visit the archive with all the info at http://tinyurl.com/mindreader-comMusic By Chronox at https://www.chronoxofficial.comGuitar By Bundy
Jeff and Tessa Evason explain how to create a rider for your shows. They talk about why you need a rider, how to use it, and what you should include. You can follow along with us by downloading their rider which you can find in the show notes. The Evasons are one of very few couples in history who have mastered the unusual talent known as Second Sight. They have been performing together since 1983. They’ve traveled around the globe to perform at corporate events, casino showrooms, theaters, cruise ships and private parties. They’ve even performed at a NBA halftime show in front of 18,000 people. Their television appearances include The World’s Greatest Magic on NBC, Powers of the Paranormal on FOX and Penn & Teller: Fool Us on the CW Network. They are the first mentalists in history to receive the prestigious Milbourne Christopher Award from the Society of American Magicians. They were awarded the highest honor for distinguished professionalism by the Psychic Entertainers Association. And, they are the only mentalists ever to receive the SARMOTI Award; which legendary magicians Siegfried and Roy present to their favorite act in Las Vegas. Show Notes: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/evasons Twitter - https://twitter.com/The_Evasons YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/astound4 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mentalistduo/ Download the rider here: https://wellattended.com/blog/067-create-rider-jeff-tessa-evason/ - Download our free marketing resources at https://wellattended.com/resources
Help me welcome to the show an amazing man - SCOTT GROSSBERG has followed a lifelong study of the symbols, metaphors, images, and meanings that life shows us everyday. Scott has traveled throughout the world, amazing people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures with his performances. The insights his audiences receive have been demonstrated, time and time again, in universities, homes, and boardrooms, alike. He is a highly sought-after performer, public speaker, and popular guest on radio. Scott has also achieved extraordinary success in the business world as a business owner, entrepreneur, and lecturer. Having earned both a degree in Philosophy and a doctorate in law, Scott serves as lead trial counsel, adviser, and coach for political and business leaders. He is a recognized authority on public speaking, memory, and communication skills. Bringing his unique style of training, education, and enthusiasm to a wide range of topics, Scott has directly impacted thousands of people. Scott has released two critically acclaimed books, "The Masks of Tarot" and "Bauta: Betraying the Face of Illusion," in addition to his oracle/divination cards, "The Deck of Shadows." He is also a produced playwright and director, a songwriter/musician, and an exhibiting photographer. His new book, "The Vitruvian Square: Discoveries in Divination," is due out in October. He is a professional member of The Magic Castle in Hollywood, the International Brotherhood of Magicians (Order of Merlin, Shield), the Psychic Entertainers Association, and the British Society of Mystery Performers.
Banachek is an American mentalist and skeptic. He has written numerous books and invented various magic and mentalism effects, and is often sought out by top entertainers such as David Blaine, Lance Burton, James Randi and Criss Angel. He has been the recipient of a number of awards and recognitions, including the Dave Lederman Memorial Award (Awarded for Creativity in Mentalism) and the Dunninger Memorial Award (Awarded for Distinguished Professionalism in the Performance of Mentalism), both awarded by the Psychic Entertainers Association, as well as the College Campus Novelty Act of the Year, and the Entertainer of the Year on two occasions, all awarded by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. He is renowned for fooling scientists at Washington University into believing that his supposed psychic abilities were genuine during the Project Alpha hoax in the early 1980s. In 2009, he conducted a preliminary test of psychic claimant Connie Sonne's dowsing ability for the James Randi Educational Foundation's Million Dollar Challenge that was witnessed by hundreds in person at The Amazing Meeting 7 in Las Vegas, NV. In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Banachek recounts his origins as a mentalist in South Africa, including how James Randi's books influenced the development of his worldview. He talks about his involvement helping develop Penn and Teller's bullet catch, the current finale to their Las Vegas show. He describes his role in Project Alpha, and explores to what extent he thinks the researchers involved were aware of his and his colleague's deceptions. He details the role that magicians and mentalists may play in informing the public about psychic and other paranormal claims, and describes the virtues of being an open-minded skeptic as opposed to a "debunker." He talks about his role n the James Randi Educational Foundation's Million Dollar Challenge, and recounts his preliminary testing of Connie Sonne's dowsing ability in front of a live audience at The Amazing Meeting 7, in Las Vegas in 2009. Link of interest: http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/1m-challenge.html
Ray Hyman is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Oregon and one of the leading figures of modern skepticism. He was a founding member of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (formerly CSICOP). He has been a consultant with the U.S. Department of Defense, helping investigate parapsychology for the government and is the author of many books, such as The Elusive Quarry, and many articles in the scholarly literature, such as his popular manuscript that teaches people how to appear to have psychic powers by using "cold reading." A former magician and mentalist, he has been featured on the cover of The Linking Ring, the magazine of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Hyman was a co-recipient of the 2005 Robert P. Balles Prize in Critical Thinking, and also CSI's In Praise of Reason Award. For almost 20 years, he has run the popular Skeptics Toolbox, which trains rationalists in the best methods of advancing skepticism in our society. In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Ray Hyman recounts the history of his many critiques of the various Ganzfeld Experiments, which are scientific tests of psychic ability. He details his assessments of the later "Auto Ganzfeld experiments." He shares his evaluations of other various research projects in parapsychology, and levels criticism against some skeptics who have too hastily dismissed parapsychology's findings. He talks about his beginnings as a magician-debunker, and as a mentalist, and how he got involved in applying magic to his skeptical investigation of parapsychological claims. He explores whether or not the government should make fortune-telling illegal. He explains how leading scientists can believe in the claims of parapsychology, even without sufficient evidence. He describes some of his experiences with Uri Geller. He talks about the ethical implications of teaching non-magicians the art of cold-reading. He reveals ethical problems he has had with the Psychic Entertainers Association, and how giving psychic readings may cause real harm to clients. And he talks about how he may disagree with James Randi as regards the usefulness of magicians in conducting psychic research.
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