Enigma - No 02 - 1993

Magazine Overview

Title: ENIGMA
Issue: 2
Date: Autumn/Winter 1993
Publisher: The Independent Research Centre for Unexplained Phenomena (I.R.C.U.P.)

This issue of Enigma, the journal of The Independent Research Centre for Unexplained Phenomena, delves into a variety of topics related to unexplained phenomena, with a particular focus on crop circles, UFO sightings, and theoretical explorations of multi-dimensional universes and consciousness. The magazine aims to be a forum for sharing ideas and research, encouraging readers to contribute their own experiences and thoughts.

Editorial

The editorial welcomes readers to the second issue, noting the positive reception of the first and the growing subscriber base, which extends to Canada and the U.S.A. The editor, Paul Vigay, recounts his experiences during the summer investigating anomalous lights in Wiltshire and mentions his participation in the International Crop Circle 'Cornference' in Dorchester. He expresses conviction that his research, particularly his 'Circular Dimensions' theory, is on the right track. Vigay observes a tendency for theories to become intertwined, drawing parallels between crop formations as 'footprints' from other dimensions and the work of historical figures like Lord Kelvin, Sir William Crookes, Sir Oliver Lodge, and Immanuel Kant. The editorial highlights the article 'Circular Dimensions 2' as an attempt to simplify the complexities of living in a multi-dimensional universe and encourages readers to submit reports of UFO sightings and other related topics.

Contents

• The contents page lists articles and features including:
• Circular Dimensions II (Page 3)
• Crop Watching - A poem (Page 8)
• Survival of Death (Page 9)
• Future issues/Letters page (Page 12)
• Roundup of 1993 formations (Page 13)
• U.F.O. Sighting (Silbury Hill 1993) (Page 15)
• Dreams of the Afterlife (Page 16)
• U.F.O. Sighting (Page 15)
• Barbury Castle - A Hoax ! (Page 18)
• An Experience in a Crop Circle (Page 20)
• The Face on Mars discussed (Page 21)
• Prize competition (Page 24)

Circular Dimensions Part 2

This article by Paul Vigay explores the concept of other dimensions, aiming to explain them in simplified terms. Vigay begins by discussing how our three-dimensional perception limits our understanding and how certain shapes can appear 'impossible' from different viewpoints, citing optical illusions like the Necker Cube and the Kanizsa illusion as examples of how the brain interprets two-dimensional patterns as three-dimensional. He then introduces the concept of dimensions as directions of movement, where each new dimension is at a 90° angle to the previous ones. Vigay uses the analogy of a pile of books to explain how a three-dimensional world could be seen as a stack of two-dimensional worlds, and similarly, a multi-dimensional universe could be a stack of three-dimensional worlds operating at different frequencies. He suggests that crop circle makers might originate from another dimension or frequency. Vigay also posits that the mind itself is multi-dimensional, capable of creating three-dimensional scenes through meditation, and expresses a personal belief that crop circle makers are extraterrestrials (ETs). He concludes that the common link in crop circles is the bringing together of like-minded people who wish to expand their minds beyond everyday life.

Crop Circle Theory

This section continues the exploration of crop circles and their potential connection to higher dimensions. The author discusses Bela Julesz's random-dot stereograms as an example of how the brain can create three-dimensional images from two-dimensional data, likening this to how crop formations are perceived. The article suggests that crop circles, regardless of their meaning, have brought people together and promoted consciousness. The author dismisses wind vortices as a cause, believing the formations show underlying intelligence. While not favouring earth spirits, the author emphasizes that the message of the circles is individual. The concept of dimensions is further explained using a visual aid (Figure 4) showing movement in one, two, and three dimensions. The author proposes that the fourth dimension might be related to frequency, analogous to tuning a radio, rather than time, as we cannot move backward in time. A four-dimensional world is imagined as a stack of three-dimensional worlds operating at different frequencies, similar to how a bookworm is confined to one book in a pile. The author concludes that the circle makers, whether ETs, spirits, or other entities, have achieved their goal of making people think, meet others, and expand their knowledge.

Crop Watching (Poem)

A short poem by Mavis Vigay describes an evening scene in the countryside, with the sun setting and the air full of secrets, anticipating the appearance of mysterious patterns in the fields – the crop circles – before dawn.

Character Assassination Is The Only Defence Against The Scientific Experiments of Sir William Crookes OM, FRS.

Written by Michael Roll, this article argues that genuine scientists face powerful establishment forces that suppress discoveries in subatomic physics. Roll claims that priests and orthodox scientists have formed an alliance to prevent certain viewpoints from gaining publicity, specifically: 1. The materialist view that the mind dies with the brain. 2. The religious view of an afterlife with a saviour god. 3. The idea that the mind and brain are separate, and consciousness survives death. Roll criticizes the suppression of evidence supporting survival of death and accuses figures like Ian Wilson of character assassination against mediums like Doris Stokes. He highlights the timing of Walter Mann's book 'The Follies and Frauds of Spiritualism', published in the same year Sir William Crookes died, as a tactic to discredit him. The article suggests that negative publicity is used to destroy reputations when targets are vulnerable.

Survival of Death

This section continues the discussion on the suppression of evidence for life after death. It criticizes the 'diabolical lie' that Sir William Crookes was sexually involved with his medium, attributing this to an unqualified opinion that has been accepted by experts. The article notes that the Royal Family has also faced attacks for their interest in spiritualism, citing Queen Victoria's interest in mediums and Prince Charles's study of life after death as physics, not supernaturalism. The editor expresses a belief that an 'explosion' of truth is imminent, comparing it to a pressure cooker about to burst, which will dwarf the collapse of the Berlin Wall. The concept of Quantum Physics is introduced, explaining that waves of different frequencies can occupy the same space without interaction, suggesting the possibility of parallel universes separated by frequency differences. The article mentions Arthur Findlay's 'The Curse of Ignorance' as a significant work and notes that it has been republished. It also references a free pamphlet titled 'Has Science Confirmed Survival' by J.J. Snyder.

Editorial Censorship

This piece criticizes editors of large circulation papers and magazines for not presenting facts to their readers, attributing this to fear of their paymasters. It calls for free thinkers to circulate the article to combat deception, particularly among students who may have been misled by teachers.

False teaching

This section criticizes the historical narrative that portrays homicidal maniacs as heroes for carrying out genocide. It contrasts this with the philosophy of Thomas Paine, 'The world is my country, to do good is my religion,' and urges readers to choose between a secular (non-religious) path and a theological (religious) path, a democratic path and a despotic path, or a sane path and an insane path.

Editors Note

The editor mentions receiving Arthur Findlay's 'The Curse of Ignorance,' describing it as a monumental and essential work, and plans to review it in a future issue.

In future issues....

A preview of upcoming topics includes 'The Search for ETs,' 'THE MIND,' 'Witchcraft and the Occult,' 'Numerology and Biorythms,' 'Philosophy,' 'Mathematics,' and 'Fractals.' Readers are invited to submit comments and suggestions.

Subscribe to Enigma

Information is provided on subscribing to Enigma quarterly for £1.50 plus 50p P&P per issue, totaling £8.00 per year. Overseas subscribers are asked to add an additional 75p per issue. The editor also offers to trade information and research notes with overseas subscribers.

Write for Enigma

Readers are encouraged to submit articles and stories for publication, regardless of writing ability, as Enigma aims to be a platform for sharing ideas and spreading knowledge.

Letters Page

The editor proposes introducing a more informal letters page to foster a sense of community and discussion among readers.

1993 Circles Round-up

This section presents a series of diagrams of crop circle formations surveyed during the summer of 1993. Accompanying notes are minimal, with a separate 18-page booklet available for purchase. The diagrams include formations from Avebury Avenue ('Medusa'), Chalton, Cheesefoot Head (two formations), Cherhill, East Kennet ('666' and Pictogram), Etchilhampton, Waden Hill, and Wanborough (Hogs Back).

U.F.O. Sighting (Silbury Hill 1993)

Paul Vigay and others reported a UFO sighting on Saturday, July 3rd, 1993, near Silbury Hill. They observed a small white dot moving in the sky, followed by a dimmer white dot, both traveling at the same speed and maintaining a constant distance. The phenomenon eventually disappeared behind clouds. A friend in Petersfield, 80 miles away, reported seeing an identical sight around the same time, believing the two dots were joined by a cigar-shaped object.

Dreams of the Afterlife

Written by Shirley Gifford, this personal account describes a series of 'unusual dreams' experienced after the death of her daughter Melanie. In these dreams, Melanie appeared, sometimes with another lady, and communicated with her mother. Gifford recounts receiving a roll of paper with painted pictures and messages from Melanie. She also describes her other daughter Kirstie's illness and eventual death, noting that Melanie appeared to Kirstie during her final months. The dreams ceased after her youngest son Scott mentioned seeing Melanie and Kirstie in heaven, waving goodbye. Gifford concludes that these experiences led her to believe her daughters were well and happy, and that she now 'sees' two worlds.

Barbury Castle A HOAX!

This article by Paul Vigay reveals his investigation into the Barbury Castle crop formation of 1993, which he claims was a hoax. Vigay states that hidden cameras captured the event, and evidence was obtained using computer imaging, infra-red sights, a rope, a blank, and a pogo stick. He identifies the hoaxer as 'Zarg' from a planet near Ursa Minor, with his friend 'Plook' assisting. The article includes images and a time-lapse sequence purportedly showing Zarg and Plook creating the formation in just 3.4 seconds. Vigay emphasizes that these images are a demonstration of how easily crop circles can be hoaxed using elementary computer graphics, though he personally believes the Barbury Castle formation itself to be genuine.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Enigma are the exploration of the unexplained, particularly crop circles and UFOs, and the challenging of established scientific and religious orthodoxies. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards mainstream explanations and a promotion of alternative theories, especially those involving multi-dimensional physics and the possibility of consciousness surviving death. There is a strong emphasis on personal experience, individual interpretation, and the idea that knowledge is being suppressed by powerful forces. The magazine actively encourages reader participation and the sharing of information, positioning itself as a platform for those seeking to expand their understanding beyond conventional boundaries.

This issue of UFO Round-Up, identified as issue number 20 and dated approximately June 1994, features a prominent cover story titled "THE FACE ON MARS," investigated by Paul Vigay. The magazine also includes a report on crop circle experiences and an announcement for a competition related to crop circles.

Crop Circle Experiences

The issue begins with a firsthand account from Shirley Gifford detailing a visit to a crop formation at East Kennet, UK, on July 24th-25th, 1993. The formation, named the "Space Ship," appeared overnight. Gifford and friends returned the following morning and observed the formation. During their visit, they noticed a central cone of standing corn and later witnessed the formation of this cone, where stalks bent and twisted into a tight shape without any visible cause or entry into the circle. They also reported feeling a sense of peace while in the formation. Shirley Gifford's original sketch of the corn stalks bending is included.

Face on Mars

The main feature delves into the "Face on Mars," a geological anomaly in the Cydonia region of Mars, first captured by the Viking mission in 1976. The article discusses the official explanation that the image was a "trick of light and shadow." However, it highlights the work of Richard Hoagland, a former NASA consultant, and his "Mars Mission" team, who argue for intelligent design. Hoagland's analysis points to other formations in the Cydonia region, including a five-sided pyramid (the D&M), a mount (the Tholus), a cliff, and a group of polyhedral objects termed "the City." These features are claimed to be mathematically aligned, with specific geometric relationships involving PI and e, and the 'Face' being positioned exactly 90° between the D&M pyramid and the Tholus.

The Tetrahedral Link

A significant geometric connection explored is the number 19.5°. This angle is described as the point where the apex of a tetrahedron, placed inside a sphere, touches the pole, with its base corners touching the sphere's edge. This number is found to be significant on Earth and other planets: the Hawaiian volcanoes are at 19.5° latitude, Jupiter's Red Spot is at 19.5°, and on Mars, the giant shield volcano Olympus Mons is also at 19.5° latitude. Hoagland successfully predicted a similar feature on Neptune before the Voyager probe confirmed it.

Terrestrial Connections

The article draws parallels between Martian features and terrestrial locations. The Egyptian Sphinx's position is linked to the latitude of the D&M pyramid through mathematical relationships. More strikingly, David Percy, a member of the Mars Mission, found that a scaled-down map of the Cydonia region perfectly matched a map of the Silbury Hill and Avebury area in the UK, with the Tholus aligning with the Avebury stone circle.

Man and Beast & The Wiltshire Link

Further analysis of the Martian face suggests that reflecting different halves of the image can resemble both a hominid and a feline face, leading to speculation about a mythological fusion of man and beast, similar to the Egyptian Sphinx. The alignment of Silbury Hill over the Martian Tholus is presented as a significant terrestrial link.

So What?

The article poses the question of whether these anomalies suggest a lost Martian civilization or visitation by intelligent beings from distant galaxies. It speculates that such beings might have influenced primitive Earth civilizations.

Confirmation Denied

The launch of the NASA Mars Observer probe in September 1992, equipped with a powerful camera, was seen as an opportunity for confirmation. However, NASA's lack of comment on whether more images of Cydonia would be returned, followed by the probe's failure before entering Mars orbit, fueled speculation of a government cover-up among Martian enthusiasts.

Competition Announcement

The issue includes a notice for the "Dr. Alexander Imich Price Contest No. 6," sponsored by the Center for Frontier Sciences at Temple University. The contest offers a $1,000 prize for the best original paper on the topic "Are All Crop Circles Merely Hoaxes?" The deadline for submission is June 30, 1994, and papers should be sent to W.P. La Parl, Contest Coordinator, in Hopkinton, MA.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of anomalies on Mars, particularly the "Face on Mars" and its geometric implications, and the exploration of crop circles as potential evidence of non-human intelligence or advanced terrestrial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, critically examining official explanations and presenting alternative theories, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes and government secrecy. The magazine encourages research and participation, as evidenced by the competition announcement.