An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural

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Silva Mind Control A system developed by José Silva (1914- ) that claims to develop improved memory, learning ability, and paranormal powers like telepathy. Much of the course consists of “visiting” absent persons imagined by students and performing diagnoses on them. No tests of the validity of this practice have been done; such tests are discouraged by the teachers of the system.

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