Suggestion and the Paranormal

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In this presentation Michael shall first talk about suggestion and suggestibility and their relation to hypnosis, demonstrating how one type of suggestion, called the ideomotor effect, can account for a number of unusual and paranormal claims and practices. These include the psychic pendulum, the ouija board, table turning, facilitated communication and dowsing or water divining.

Michael Heap is a clinical forensic psychologist in private practice. He is a founding member of the Association for Skeptical Enquiry (ASKE) and is its current Chairman and Secretary.