Loyd Auerbach
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Loyd Auerbach is a professor of parapsychology
and a prominent field investigator in psychic phenomena. He is an accomplished professional mentalist and psychic entertainer, performing as Professor Paranormal before private and corporate groups. He served as President of the Psychic Entertainers Association for four terms from 2001-2005 and has served on the Board of Directors of that organization since mid-2006. http://www.professorparanormal.com
He is the creator and principal instructor of the Parapsychological Studies Certification Program at HCH Institute in Lafayette, CA which was approved by the State of California. It is available for on campus students and for distance learning.http://www.hypnotherapytraining.com/parapsych.cfm.
Auerbach is on the faculty of Atlantic University, teaches one online graduate course Principles of Parapsychology," and is developing others. http://www.atlanticuniv.edu
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology from Northwestern University
(1978).
Loyd Auerbach is the Director of The Office of Paranormal Investigations http://www.mindreader.com/opi, and the author of several books on the paranormal (see list below). His first and best known book was ESP, Hauntings, and Poltergeists : A Parapsychologist's Handbook (ISBN 978-0-446-34951-2, 1986). That book was named the "Sacred Text" on ghosts by Newsweek
in August 1996. He was the Public Information and Media Consultant to the American Society for Psychical Research
in 1982-83 and on the Core Faculty of the Graduate Parapsychology Program at John F. Kennedy University
. (Note: This academic program no longer exists). He was a columnist for Fate magazine from 1991 through 2004. He is currently on the Advisory Board of the Rhine Research Center
.
Loyd Auerbach's most recent book, co-authored by the late psychic Annette Martin, is The Ghost Detectives' Guide to Haunted San Francisco (2011, ISBN 978-1-61035-007-5). Prior to that, his books are A Paranormal Casebook: Ghost Hunting in the New Millennium (2005, ISBN 978-1-933177-04-5). Prior to that, his books are Hauntings & Poltergeists: A Ghost Hunter's Guide (2004, ISBN 978-1-57951-072-5), Ghost Hunting: How to Investigate the Paranormal (2004, ISBN 978-1-57951-067-1), Mind Over Matter (1996, ISBN 978-1-57566-047-9), Reincarnation, Channeling and Possession: A Parapsychologist's Handbook (1993, ISBN 978-0-446-36333-4) and Psychic Dreaming: A Parapsychologist's Handbook (1991, ISBN 978-0-446-36056-2), in addition to his first book.
Loyd Auerbach's media exposure includes many prominent appearances on paranormal-related programs for the Discovery Channel
, the Travel Channel
, The Learning Channel, A&E
, the History Channel, the Sci Fi Channel
and TechTV
. In addition, he has appeared on hundreds of local and national radio programs, and television programs such as The View
,Larry King Live
, The Oprah Winfrey Show
, Criss Angel: Mindfreak, Late Night with David Letterman
, and Popular Mechanics for Kids
. He's also been featured in the book Encyclopedia Horrifica
. http://www.mindreader.com/loyd/
Loyd Auerbach is a professional speaker, working mainly on the college circuit. He frequently consults with journalists and TV production personnel regarding stories and programs on the paranormal. In addition, as of 2010, he is a professional chocolatier, conducting guided chocolate tasting presentations and producing chocolate under his brand Haunted By Chocolate. http://www.hauntedbychocolate.com
Parapsychology
The term parapsychology was coined in or around 1889 by philosopher Max Dessoir, and originates from para meaning "alongside", and psychology. The term was adopted by J.B. Rhine in the 1930s as a replacement for the term psychical research...
and a prominent field investigator in psychic phenomena. He is an accomplished professional mentalist and psychic entertainer, performing as Professor Paranormal before private and corporate groups. He served as President of the Psychic Entertainers Association for four terms from 2001-2005 and has served on the Board of Directors of that organization since mid-2006. http://www.professorparanormal.com
He is the creator and principal instructor of the Parapsychological Studies Certification Program at HCH Institute in Lafayette, CA which was approved by the State of California. It is available for on campus students and for distance learning.http://www.hypnotherapytraining.com/parapsych.cfm.
Auerbach is on the faculty of Atlantic University, teaches one online graduate course Principles of Parapsychology," and is developing others. http://www.atlanticuniv.edu
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology from Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, USA. Northwestern has eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees....
(1978).
Loyd Auerbach is the Director of The Office of Paranormal Investigations http://www.mindreader.com/opi, and the author of several books on the paranormal (see list below). His first and best known book was ESP, Hauntings, and Poltergeists : A Parapsychologist's Handbook (ISBN 978-0-446-34951-2, 1986). That book was named the "Sacred Text" on ghosts by Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
in August 1996. He was the Public Information and Media Consultant to the American Society for Psychical Research
American Society for Psychical Research
The American Society for Psychical Research is an organisation dedicated to parapsychology based in New York, where it maintains offices and a library. It is open to interested members of the public to join, and has a website...
in 1982-83 and on the Core Faculty of the Graduate Parapsychology Program at John F. Kennedy University
John F. Kennedy University
John F. Kennedy University is a nonprofit, private university located in Pleasant Hill, California, with satellite campuses in Campbell, Berkeley, and Costa Mesa. It was founded in 1964 to focus on providing continuing opportunities for non-traditional higher education. Enrollment is approximately...
. (Note: This academic program no longer exists). He was a columnist for Fate magazine from 1991 through 2004. He is currently on the Advisory Board of the Rhine Research Center
Rhine Research Center
The Rhine Research Center Institute for Parapsychology, named after its founder J. B. Rhine, is a parapsychology research unit that "aims to improve the human condition by creating a scientific understanding of those abilities and sensitivities that appear to transcend the ordinary limits of space...
.
Loyd Auerbach's most recent book, co-authored by the late psychic Annette Martin, is The Ghost Detectives' Guide to Haunted San Francisco (2011, ISBN 978-1-61035-007-5). Prior to that, his books are A Paranormal Casebook: Ghost Hunting in the New Millennium (2005, ISBN 978-1-933177-04-5). Prior to that, his books are Hauntings & Poltergeists: A Ghost Hunter's Guide (2004, ISBN 978-1-57951-072-5), Ghost Hunting: How to Investigate the Paranormal (2004, ISBN 978-1-57951-067-1), Mind Over Matter (1996, ISBN 978-1-57566-047-9), Reincarnation, Channeling and Possession: A Parapsychologist's Handbook (1993, ISBN 978-0-446-36333-4) and Psychic Dreaming: A Parapsychologist's Handbook (1991, ISBN 978-0-446-36056-2), in addition to his first book.
Loyd Auerbach's media exposure includes many prominent appearances on paranormal-related programs for the Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
, the Travel Channel
Travel Channel
The Travel Channel is a satellite and cable television channel that is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, US. It features documentaries and how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and throughout the world. Programming has included shows in African animal safaris,...
, The Learning Channel, A&E
A&E Network
The A&E Network is a United States-based cable and satellite television network with headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, London, Los Angeles and Stamford. A&E also airs in Canada and Latin America. Initially named the Arts & Entertainment Network, A&E launched...
, the History Channel, the Sci Fi Channel
Sci Fi Channel (United States)
Syfy , formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel and SCI FI, is an American cable television channel featuring science fiction, supernatural, fantasy, reality, paranormal, wrestling, and horror programming. Launched on September 24, 1992, it is part of the entertainment conglomerate NBCUniversal, a...
and TechTV
TechTV
TechTV was a 24-hour cable and satellite channel based in San Francisco featuring news and shows about computers, technology, and the Internet. In 2004, it merged with the G4 gaming channel which ultimately dissolved TechTV programming...
. In addition, he has appeared on hundreds of local and national radio programs, and television programs such as The View
The View
The View is an American talk show broadcast on the ABC as part of ABC Daytime. Created by Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, who both also serve as the show's executive producers, the program features a panel of women as co-hosts...
,Larry King Live
Larry King Live
Larry King Live is an American talk show hosted by Larry King on CNN from 1985 to 2010. It was CNN's most watched and longest-running program, with over one million viewers nightly....
, The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted and produced by its namesake Oprah Winfrey. It ran nationally for 25 seasons beginning in 1986, before concluding in 2011. It is the highest-rated talk show in American television history....
, Criss Angel: Mindfreak, Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and went off the air in 1993, after Letterman left NBC and moved to Late Show on CBS. Late Night...
, and Popular Mechanics for Kids
Popular Mechanics for Kids
Popular Mechanics for Kids was a Canadian children's television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach children how things work...
. He's also been featured in the book Encyclopedia Horrifica
Encyclopedia Horrifica
Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying TRUTH! About Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and More is a hardcover book by Joshua Gee....
. http://www.mindreader.com/loyd/
Loyd Auerbach is a professional speaker, working mainly on the college circuit. He frequently consults with journalists and TV production personnel regarding stories and programs on the paranormal. In addition, as of 2010, he is a professional chocolatier, conducting guided chocolate tasting presentations and producing chocolate under his brand Haunted By Chocolate. http://www.hauntedbychocolate.com
External links
- http://paranormal.about.com/library/weekly/aa011303a.htm