Real Magic

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe

By: Dean Radin PhD

Narrated by: Mark Bramhall

The chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) turns a critical eye toward such practices as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition and psychokinesis. Are such powers really possible? Science says yes.

According to noted scientist and bestselling author of The Conscious Universe, Dean Radin, magic is a natural aspect of reality, and each of us can tap into this power with diligent practice.

But wait, aren't things like ESP and telepathy just wishful thinking and flights of the imagination? Not according to the author, who worked on the US government's top secret psychic espionage program known as Stargate. Radin has spent the last forty years conducting controlled experiments that demonstrate that thoughts are things, that we can sense others' emotions and intentions from a distance, that intuition is more powerful than we thought, and that we can tap into the power of intention (think The Secret, only on a more realistic and scientific level). These dormant powers can help us to lead more interesting and fulfilling lives.

Beginning with a brief history of magic over the centuries (what was called magic two thousand years ago is turning out to be scientific fact today), a review of the scientific evidence for magic, a series of simple but effective magical techniques (the key is mental focus, something elite athletes know a lot about), Radin then offers a vision of a scientifically-informed magic and explains why magic will play a key role in frontiers of science.

My Favorite Dean Radin Book

Would you consider the audio edition of Real Magic to be better than the print version?

Actually I will probably buy a hard copy too. There is so much interesting information that I will need to take notes and I find that easier to do accurately with a hard copy. I am pretty old school that way.

Who was your favorite character and why?

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Which character – as performed by Mark Bramhall – was your favorite?

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What did you learn from Real Magic that you would use in your daily life?

This book has up to date discussions on NDE, PSI, and consciousness studies. I love the blend of hard science, data, philosophy, and pointing out the cultural and historic records of these subjects. Dean is careful about discussing the latest work and latest arguments, both pro and con, I find that helpful and appreciate the attention to scientific honesty. It allows me to have confidence in the work.

Any additional comments?

I believe I have all of Dean Radin's popular books and I find this one really gripping. Yes it is a subject I am very interested in, but progress being made in this field is very encouraging. The data about the 2016 presidential election I found stunning!

The answer is yes

I was on the fence about this book thinking it was going to be another book filled with examples and no backing. I was wrong. Great book! The author goes into detail and gives backstories on why magic is real. This is the only book I've feel ok sending people who are not all the way sold on human ability because it delivers in such a matter of face way.

A little dry at times but that's the science part

I was amazed at the research that has been done and how strongly it confirms the existence of psi phenomenon.

Full of information

Good book if you listen as 1.5 speed, heavy academic and medical jargon but laid out well.

Magic

I liked the magic in this book. It reminds us that life itself is magical. Act upon what unfolds and experience a difference in life.