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For more than fifteen years, Italian investigator Massimo Polidoro has examined dozens of supposedly paranormal events, some of them famous historical incidents, others contemporary claims of psychics, mediums, healers, "human magnets," a "girl with X-ray eyes," and the like. This fascinating book brings together the results of his investigations, presenting in-depth discussions of the evidence and the claims for each individual case.
Among the historical events discussed are the Feilding Report on Eusapia Palladino, the most valued account of séances performed by this famous medium; the relationship between renowned magician and skeptic Harry Houdini and mystery writer Arthur Conan Doyle, a firm believer in mediums and spiritualism; the case of Margery, the "blond witch of Lime Street"; and other equally strange happenings.
Turning to contemporary paranormal claimants, Polidoro reveals the secrets of a Russian psychic; carefully examines demonstrations of psychokinesis; considers the evidence for some modern-day miracles; exposes the tricks of Indian gurus; and pursues many other interesting claims. In addition, he explores the psychology of psychic deception, considering mechanisms of deception and the unreliability of eyewitness testimony.
This intriguing examination of the bizarre and the strange by a top-notch investigator will interest both skeptics and believers alike.
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Massimo Polidoro is executive director of the Italian Committee for the Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal, editor of Scienza & Paranormale (Science and the Paranormal), and author of twelve books on the paranormal.
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- PublisherPrometheus
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1591020867
- ISBN 13 9781591020868
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages302
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