Ciarán O'Keeffe
Dr. Ciarán O’Keeffe is a psychologist operating on science’s fringe, he's been involved in many unusual projects: the physiological effects of infrasound, ghost investigation of Hampton Court, an exorcism ‘training day’ & lie detecting for the movie ‘Spy Game.’ His life has been, at times, diverse (rugby captain, jazz pianist, language teacher, psychiatric nurse, gorilla campaigner). He is currently employed as a Research Associate at a French Université where he specialises in researching Parapsychology & Investigative Psychology. His paranormal research has focussed on testing mediums and psychics in the laboratory and also field-work examining haunting experiences. Additional research has included psychic criminology and ‘Christian’ parapsychology (i.e. exorcism, possession and stigmata).
Aside from academic research, which he has published and presented at numerous international conferences, Ciarán provides a sceptical voice to various ‘paranormal’ shows (e.g. Living TV’s 'Most Haunted', and 'Jane Goldman Investigates'). He is also author of a popular book on ghosts – GhostHunters: A guide to investigating the paranormal. Recently he has participated in a documentary with National Geographic examining the use of psychics in criminal investigations & provided accounts of his daily activities in order to inform the lead in a recent ITV paranormal drama about the afterlife.
Latest Articles
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Psychic Readings:The Barnum Effect
The Barnum or Forer Effect essentially provides the listener with what they want to hear. It may help explain why people are so impressed by ambiguous psychic readings.
Nov 8, 2007
- Ciarán O'Keeffe
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The Cold Reading Technique
Cold reading is a technique that can be used to convince complete strangers you know all about them. Famous magicians like Criss Angel often use the term.
Nov 7, 2007
- Ciarán O'Keeffe
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Ghost Hunting Equipment: EMF Meter
EMF meters are used by ghost hunters either incorrectly as a 'ghost detector' or, correctly, to look for an environmental science explanation for haunting experiences.
Oct 2, 2007
- Ciarán O'Keeffe
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Predicting the Future
A debate rages as to whether there is evidence for an ability to predict the future, either in science laboratories or amongst psychic predictions found in everyday life.
Oct 2, 2007
- Ciarán O'Keeffe
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What is Parapsychology?
Parapsychology is the controversial science that carefully examines psychic phenomena including ghosts, telepathy and psychic readings.
Sep 26, 2007
- Ciarán O'Keeffe
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Psychic Detective Cases: John Gacy
Psychic mediums are sometimes called upon to help the police crack difficult criminal investigations. One such case involved the murderer known also as the Killer Clown.
Sep 19, 2007
- Ciarán O'Keeffe
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