Famous Psychics

At one time or other, we’ve probably thought that a psychic could help us with a major decision or shed some light on a particular event in our life. Regardless as to whether or not we believe in their “powers”, the likes of Joan of Arc and John Edward simply fascinate us. The fact that they can communicate with the dead (as John Edward does) or hear voices (like Joan of Arc did) appeals to our sense of the unknown and to our curiosity regarding mysterious phenomena. Joan of Arc and John Edward aren’t the only psychics or mediums who are famous and known to the public. Here you will find several others, as well as a little information about them and their individual practices of divination.

 

Nostradamus: Born on December 14, 1503, in St. Remy de Provence, Michel de Nostradame, or Nostradamus, was a clairvoyant who used science to interpret his visions. He was often referred to as the prophet of doom because many of his visions were of death and war. The followers of the Nostradamus Prophecy claim that he predicted the rise of Hitler, the French Revolution, the Great Fire of London, and the tragic destruction of the space shuttle Discovery. Read on and learn about the Nostradamus prophecy.

 

Joan of Arc: Born in 1412 in Orleans, Joan of Arc was able to hear voices (clairaudience) at a young age. As a teenager, these voices encouraged her to lead the French Army against the English at Orleans. At the age of 19, Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake as a heretic.

 

John Edward: John Edward is known for his television show called Crossing Over in which he passes on accurate, detailed messages from deceased souls to their family members. He has also written a number of books, including an autobiography.

 

Madame Blavatsky: Born in 1831, Madame Blavatsky was of Russian background. She was one of the founders of the Theosophical Society which aimed at reconciling all religions and sects using common eternal truths. She is accredited with having influenced modern Occultism. Madame Blavatsky died in 1891 and was exposed as having used trickery to perform some of her acts.

 

Jose Arigo: Born in 1918, this Brazilian performed psychic surgery. It was believed that he could remove tumors and perform other surgical operations without having the patient feel the pain of an incision and/or without them becoming infected. He was eventually arrested for practicing medicine illegally but he continued to treat people while in prison.

 

Uri Geller: Of Israeli descent, Geller is mostly known for his psychokinetic powers and has been performing his feats for many years. He was shown bending spoons and other metal objects with a few light strokes or taps on television. Audiences often reported that during his shows, household items would break.

 

Jeane Dixon: Considered the “grandmother” of all pop psychics, she rarely appeared on television. She became a celebrity when in 1956 she predicted that a Democrat would be elected as the next President in 1960 and would die while in office; John F. Kennedy was elected and assassinated in 1963. Subsequently, skeptics coined the term “the Jeane Dixon effect” which is used whenever a psychic gets a prediction right while his/her wrong ones are simply ignored.