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The Psychology of the Psychic
by David F. Marks, Richard Kammann

The Psychology of the Psychic
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Author: David F. Marks, Richard Kammann
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-09
ISBN: 1573927988
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Prometheus Books

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Book Review: A critical look at psychic phenomena and human nature
Summary: 5 Stars

If you're a firm believer in psychic abilities, you may find this book's skeptical stance to be a little disheartening. Read it anyway! It's loaded with useful and fascinating information.

Psychology of the Psychic is a fair and honest look at mentalists, psychics, clairvoyants, "spoonbenders", and others who claim paranormal talents.

Of particular interest to me were the techniques that showmen and charlatans use to convince others of their abilities, and how those techniques may be inadvertently used by those who believe they have experienced psychic phenomena.

If you're a believer, this book will allow you to separate the wheat from the chaff, and identify the outright frauds.

If you're a non-believer, this book will show you why so many people have faith in the paranormal, and will give you lots of ammunition when Aunt Bertha tells you about the marvelous new psychic she's been consulting (and handing over her checkbook to).

A terrific, thorough book, with solid research presented in an easy-to-read and enjoyable manner.

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