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Guy Lyon Playfair’s contributions to psychical research were many and of lasting importance.

His reputation was established with his first book The Flying Cow, based on his researches in Brazil. From that period also came his book Medium of the Century: Chico Xavier about Brazil’s most famous medium. On returning to England he became involved in the famous Enfield poltergeist investigation, leading to his book This House is Haunted. He then published a study of hypnosis If this be Magic: The Forgotten Power of Hypnosis. His last book Twin Telepathy was based on his study of twins and led to extensive follow-up work. In this study day, friends and colleagues will describe how his books on these topics led to further research. His extensive time with Uri Geller and musical activities will also be discussed. The day will end with a general discussion and audience participation.

Note that the 2019 AGM of the Society will follow this meeting, commencing at 5:15 p.m.

 

From 09:30

REGISTRATION

 

10:00 – 10:15

Chairman’s introduction

Prof. Bernard Carr

10:15 – 11:00

To Ride a Flying Cow:

The Life and Times of Guy Lyon Playfair

 

Alan Murdie (via video link)

11:00 – 11:30

TEA/COFFEE

 

11:30 – 12:15

Paranormal Healing: A Tribute to Guy’s Work

Tricia Robertson

12:15 – 13:00

Playfair’s Twins

 

Göran Brusewitz &

Prof. Adrian Parker

13:00 – 14:30

LUNCH BREAK

 

14:30 – 15:15

A Sideways Look at Guy:

Poltergeists, Geller and Music

Dr Melvyn Willin

15:15 – 16.00

Investigating Brazil's Best-Loved Medium

Roy Stemman

 

TEA/COFFEE

 

16:30 – 17:15

General discussion

 

When
27th April, 2019 from 10:00 AM to  5:15 PM
Location
In person meeting also available on Zoom. Society for Psychical Research HQ
SPR
1 Vernon Mews
London
W14 0RL
United Kingdom
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Contact
Office Phone: 020 7937 8984
Study Day Fee
Attendance
Members Full Price £38.00
Non members Full Price £42.00
Members Concession £34.00
Non members Concession £38.00