Ebook - Psychic Mafia by Lamar Keene
Description & Effect
Step into the shadowy world of spiritualism and witness its greatest secrets exposed in M. Lamar Keene's groundbreaking confession, 'Psychic Mafia.' This remarkable ebook plunges readers into the intricate deceptions of fake mediumship, as told by a man once celebrated as the 'Prince of Spiritualism.' It's a candid, astonishing account of a life spent conning hundreds, and the ultimate decision to reveal everything, offering an unparalleled look behind the veil of the supernatural charade.
Unmasking the 'Prince of Spiritualism'
M. Lamar Keene's journey from a nationally known psychic medium to a confessor is a gripping tale of self-discovery and revelation. Collaborated on by William V. Rauscher and written by Allen Spraggett, this book documents Keene's transformation, prompted by extensive interviews and a profound personal crisis. After years of orchestrating elaborate deceptions, Keene decided to 'say goodbye to the world of the spirits,' driven by a desire for truth. His testimony is not merely a confession but a testament to the moral dilemma faced by those operating within the lucrative yet fraudulent spiritualist scene.
The Deceptive Art of Mediumship Revealed
With astonishing candor, Keene pulls back the curtain on the ingenious tricks of his trade. He meticulously details the methods behind billet reading, the creation of 'ectoplasm,' the illusion of levitation, the appearance of 'apports,' and even the scandalous practice of 'spirit sex.' Readers will discover the cunning techniques used to manipulate belief and exploit vulnerability. This section serves as an invaluable guide for understanding how seemingly inexplicable psychic phenomena are engineered, exposing the 'web of mediumistic espionage' that protects the perpetrators of these frauds.
A Critical Warning for the Gullible
'Psychic Mafia' goes beyond mere revelation; it serves as a powerful warning to the unsuspecting public. Keene bravely answers questions that have long plagued skeptics and believers alike: how much money can a medium earn? What truly happens in a seance room? Are there any genuine mediums, and why do phony ones continue to flourish despite past exposes? This book equips readers with the knowledge to discern truth from deception, highlighting the dangers posed by the fraudulent spiritualist movement. It's an essential read for anyone interested in psychical research, skepticism, or the hidden machinations of human credulity.
A Legacy of Truth
Praised by psychic researchers and publications like Publishers' Weekly and Fate Magazine, 'Psychic Mafia' is celebrated as a classic in the field of fraudulent mediumship. It's described as 'an antidote to all of us who are occasionally too trusting, or too easily awed,' and 'a much needed bitter pill.' This digital download ensures access to a pivotal work that continues to resonate decades after its initial publication, upholding its legacy as a definitive exposé of the spiritualist underworld. Its insights remain as relevant today as they were upon its release, making it a timeless resource for critical thinking.
Original Specs
Psychic Mafia by Lamar Keene
by M. Lamar Keene as told to Allen Spraggett
(a book in collaboration with William V. Rauscher)
The discovery of the story Lamar Keene and his remarkable story began when Wm. V. Rauscher contacted Keene and conducted 75 hours of interviews not including visits to investigate Spiritualist Camps, preparing written reports, contacting publishers, writing the foreword and the extensive bibliography assembled from his own research library. The selection of a publisher and their desire to have researcher, writer, Allen Spraggett prepare the final manuscript resulted in one of the great classic books of psychical research. In addition to his research Rauscher's pastoral help to Keene averted the mediums plan to commit suicide. Keene was later successful in several business ventures and never returned to mediumship.
Although originally published by St. Martin's Press, the book was later obtained by Prometheus Co. for a small sum from the literary agency without the knowledge of either Spraggett, Rauscher or any attempt to contact the estate of M. Lamar Keene following his death. The rights of M. Lamar Keene now belong to Rauscher as per the estate of Keene but have not been recognized by Prometheus Books. The book is a testament to the underworld of fake mediumship and the intriguing life of a man known as the "Prince of Spiritualism."
Here, in testimony that is as incredible as it is true, M. Lamar Keene, nationally-known psychic medium confesses all: how he became a medium, how he conned hundreds of people into believing in his powers and why he decided to say goodbye to the world of the spirits.
With both candor and cunning, Keen reveals the tricks of his trade: secrets of billet reading, ectoplasm, levitation, apports, healing, spirit precipitation, prediction and even "spirit sex." Shocking as well as fascinating, Keene's testimony describes the "web of mediumistic espionage" that enables the fraudulent world of spiritualism to operate while it threatens the lives of those who seek to expose it.
How much money can a medium earn? What about sex in the seance room? Are there any genuine mediums? Why do phony mediums flourish despite previous exposes? Keene answers all these questions and more in a book that serves as a warning to the gullible public and a fascinating answer to those who've always wondered if, perhaps and maybe.
Advertised as "a classic" - copyright and film rights held by William V. Rauscher.
Review comments:
"This book will take its place beside classic texts on fraudulent mediumship and must be read by all who are interested in parapsychology in general and mediumship in particular." -Raymond Bayless, Psychic Researcher,Psychic Magazine
"I am concerned ... that Keene's important word to us will go unread instead of becoming the best seller it deserves to be." -J. Gordon Melton in Fate Magazine
"...a much needed bitter pill, an antidote to all of us who are occasionally too trusting, or too easily awed." -George Mavros in Spiritual Frontiers Journal
"...a book well worth reading ... useful in focusing sanity and sense on a major area of deception in American society today...a definite service, a useful tool, a fascinating story..." -Rev. Robert A. Shackles in The Living, Church Magazine
"...a highly unusual and engrossing personal document ... his colorful, vitriolic account is an eye-opener." -Publishers' Weekly
