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  Andrew Hadley resigns ...or does he? (in: Spiritualism)
May 3, 2012
Andrew HadleyJust what is going on within the upper echelons of the Spiritualists' National Union? A year ago, I broke the shock news that Duncan Gascoyne, chairman of the Arthur Findlay College (Stansted Hall), had resigned, without explanation, after 12 years in that post. For most of that time he was also the SNU president. Many people concluded that he had issues with Andrew Hadley (pictured), Ordinary Director, who immediately stepped into the chairman's role. Now comes news, in an exclusive story in Psychic News, that Hadley has not only resigned as chairman, 12 months into the job, but also as an SNU director. David Bruton, SNU president, has taken over at Stansted Hall. The curt announcement on the SNU's website makes no reference to Hadley's contribution to the Union or to the college. Although no reasons have been given.... more
  Nobel Prize winning scientist on psi (in: Parapsychology)
Apr 28, 2012
Brian JosephsonWhy, despite what many regard as an abundance of evidence, does Science – and most scientists – refuse to acknowledge the existence of psychic phenomena (psi)? The simple answer seems to be that, so far, no one has produced a theory that encompasses the complex phenomena that are usually bundled under the "psi" label. Without a satisfactory unifying theory and faced with paranormal claims that appear to throw existing scientific principles out of the window, it's perhaps hardly surprising that psi does not have more supporters within the scientific community. Today's Society for Psychical Research Study Day in London invited a handful of the exceptions – some of the best scientific brains... more
  From the sublime to the absurd (in: Mediumship)
Apr 25, 2012

Rodin thinkerPhysical phenomena produced at seances are regarded by many as the pinnacle of mediumship. To be able to produce the spirit form of someone who has died, capable of being seen and recognised, and to walk and talk to the assembled witnesses, is the goal of many who sit regularly in home circles. They hold out the hope of emulating the achievements of famous mediums of the past who are credited with these extraordinary powers. And some, like David Thompson (about whom I have written several times on this Blog), are happy to demonstrate their mediumistic abilities on the road while they are – to put it kindly – still a work in progress.... more
  Still in the dark over Thompson seances (in: Mediumship)
Apr 25, 2012
IN THE DARKLast year, in a report on a David Thompson physical seance, I offered two points of view about his mediumship: negative and positive. That discussion provoked numerous comments, for and against, which can still be viewed on this website. It is clear that people attending seances held under similar situations – total darkness – can come away with opposing opinions about the genuineness of what they experienced. I'd like to think that with the passage of time Thompson's mediumship could improve to the point where he can produce impressive evidence of spirit communication on a regular basis and maybe even exhibit convincing phenomena in red light. Currently, what he is offering is little more ... more
  Bert Weedon consulted spirit doctor (in: Mediumship)
Apr 20, 2012
Bert WeedonThe death of brilliant guitarist Bert Weedon, who influenced many of today's musical icons - including Beatles Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison, as well as Eric Clapton and Brian May - was announced today. He died at his Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, home at the age of 91. Much will be written about his musical skills and charitable endeavours. But I suspect few of the obituaries will touch on his interest in spiritual healing and the help he received from George Chapman, a trance medium through whom the spirit of William Lang, a noted ophthalmic surgeon, conducted spirit operations. I collaborated with Chapman... more
  Spiritist film festival opens in London (in: Mediumship)
Feb 20, 2012
Chico film posterLONDON. A five-day free Spiritist film festival starts tomorrow in London. It features the teachings received at seances by Allan Kardec, on which Spiritism is based, as well as the remarkable abilities of some of its top automatic writing mediums – notably Candido "Chico" Xavier and Divaldo Franco – and the evidence for life after death they have provided. The event takes place at Queen Mary, University of London, at Mile End. Some of the screenings are already sold out. The 1st Lusophonic Spiritist/Spiritualist Film Festival kicks off with a 2005 film, Allan Kardec, the Educator. Lusophonic - for those unfamiliar with the word - means "Portuguese-speaking", reflecting the popularity of Spiritism in Brazil, which was once a Portuguese colony. The language is spoken by 263 million people, so it is ranked sixth in the world. The good news is that all the films will have English subtitles. To view the programme and reserve a seat ... more
 
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