About the author
Henry Gordon was a columnist, author, and magician whose two listed books, Channeling Into the New Age and Extrasensory Deception, both published by Prometheus Books, approach paranormal and New Age claims from a skeptical, investigative angle. Channeling Into the New Age examines the rise of the New Age movement and the practice of channeling as it spread through American culture in the 1980s, questioning the claims made by channelers and their followers. Extrasensory Deception collects essays on psychic powers, mediumship, and related phenomena, presented as the record of firsthand investigation into paranormal claims rather than an endorsement of them. Both books are part of Prometheus Books' long-running list of skeptical and critical literature on the paranormal, and they suit readers interested in the debunking and critical-inquiry side of psychic and New Age subjects rather than practitioner-oriented material.
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“Gordon delivers a spirited defense of rationality, using his insider knowledge of stage magic to demystify alleged supernatural feats. The tone is engaging, blending humor with serious investigative journalism to expose the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Extrasensory Deception
“Gordon delivers a spirited exposé that strips away the veneer of spiritual enlightenment to reveal financial currents and celebrity endorsements. While it offers a fascinating dissection of channeling and astrology, it is not for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Channeling Into the New Age
