Dictionary

Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815): A German doctor who created the theory of “animal magnetism.” Mesmer was later exiled when investigations could not prove his theory to be true.

ganzfeld experiment: Experiment in the 1970s that subjected “receivers” to sensory deprivation while a “sender” used telepathy to try and communicate a message.

ghost rockets: Strange UFOs spotted in post-WWII Europe. Ghost rockets were later identified as meteors.

Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916): A Russian man who reportedly had psychic powers and healing abilities but has also been called a charlatan and a fake.

interdimensional hypothesis: A theory that claims UFOs are visitors from another dimension.

James Randi (born 1928): A magician and skeptic who challenged alleged psychics to prove their abilities or other paranormal activities.

John Edward (born 1969): An American celebrity who claims to have the powers of a medium, while skeptics claim he uses techniques of mentalist entertainers, such as “cold reading.”