Download or read book Guidelines for Testing Psychic Claimants written by Richard John Wiseman and published by Univ of Hertfordshire Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people claim to be psychic. Palm readers and astrologers claim that they look into the future to help solve personal problems. Mediums claim to help individuals communicate with deceased friends and relatives. Faith healers and psychic surgeons claim to diagnose and cure illness. Psychic detectives offer advice to the police to help solve crime. Alleged psychics have been used to attract followers to religious organizations and as consultants by large businesses.