EVP Newsletter - No 19 - 1980

Magazine Overview

Title: EVP NEWSLETTER
Issue: No. 19
Date: May 1930
Focus: Devoted to the study of the Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP).

This issue of the EVP Newsletter marks a return after a significant delay, with the editor, Alan, offering apologies and explaining the difficulties encountered, including a recent house move. The newsletter aims to keep researchers informed about the latest developments in EVP and encourages reader participation.

Article: Critics of the EVP Speak in Ignorance by Gilbert Bonner

Gilbert Bonner critically examines the views of Stan Gooch and David Ellis regarding Electronic Voice Phenomena. Bonner asserts that Gooch's criticism reveals a biased mind determined to discredit EVP and lacks general information or experimental data, contributing nothing of value. He suggests Gooch's views might impress materialists but are ignorant of scientific method. Bonner also addresses David Ellis, describing his approach as more subtle but influenced by those who funded his research. He criticizes Ellis for not personally participating in experiments, making him merely an observer whose conclusions were predictable. Bonner states that his own conviction, based on 20 years of research and approximately 400 tapes containing over 10,000 voices, is that the voices *do* exist, countering the idea that they are merely a product of the unconscious or a peculiar hallucination. He laments that intelligent individuals can become conditioned and incapable of free thinking, likening them to "Jehoval witnesses of science" who threaten progress, contrasting those who believe anything with those who accept nothing.

Bonner concludes by emphasizing the unending dilemma of human stupidity and weakness, but expresses hope that individuals will continue to seek truth. He details his own full-time research into EVP, aiming to share this knowledge through writing and cassettes with those willing to listen and judge for themselves.

Article: The Work Of Michael Vinter - final notes

This section discusses observations related to EVP experiments. Richard K. Sheargold notes that experimenters often encounter negative phases where no voices are received. He theorizes this might be due to "worn out" encapsulated entities needing regeneration. The author, however, proposes a more probable explanation: that the mechanics of sound metamorphosis are achieved through energy (PK) emitted by the experimenter. The tedium and fatigue of constant experimentation rapidly exhaust the available energy, which is a limited store. This hypothesis explains the differing volume and quantity of material obtained by researchers, attributing it to variations in requisite energy, age, and health. The author advises against prolonged late-night experimentation and listening sessions due to fatigue playing an adverse role. His personal routine involves no more than one experiment per week and delaying evaluation for several days. He counteracts potential dangers by making verbal notes (on tape) during experiments, signaling obvious radio breakthroughs to evoke paranormal responses from the entities.

Interview: End of interview between Esotera and Friedrich Jurgenson

This segment presents an interview between Esotera (E) and Friedrich Jurgenson (J), the discoverer of the voice phenomenon. Jurgenson states that his collaboration with Konstantin Raudive occurred only between 1964 and 1967. They made excellent voice recordings together, but direct collaboration became impossible due to Jurgenson's TV work in Italy, shattering their hopes of working together again. Regarding Dr. Raudive's research, Jurgenson expresses great admiration, crediting Raudive's books with spreading global recognition of the phenomenon, particularly in England, America, and Germany. He praises Raudive's personal efforts, perseverance, and thoroughness in enlightening the public through the press and scientific cooperation. Jurgenson notes that while their research methods differed, it complemented and enriched voice research. He plans to discuss Raudive's work in an upcoming Swedish TV film and hopes to hear from Raudive personally, as his voice has been heard several times. Jurgenson concludes that if "the dead" were to communicate soon on public radio, Konstantin Raudive would play a decisive part.

The interview concludes with thanks to Friedrich Jurgenson, Esotera, and the translator Hans J Hackmann.

Letter from Alan Gregg

Alan Gregg responds to Cyril Luck's query about prayer from the June issue. Gregg expresses his personal understanding of prayer, stating that it is an attempt to have challenges removed or alleviated without personal cost. He believes that hardships are necessary for spiritual maturity and that souls choose forms of existence to learn lessons and overcome weaknesses. He questions the efficacy of prayer, suggesting it provides personal satisfaction but helps no one. Gregg finds prayers at meetings useless and notes that researchers like Jurgenson and Raudive did not approach EVP from a religious standpoint. He posits that EVP occurs between our living world and others with harmonious vibrational levels. If researchers are materialistic, their communication will be on a similar level. However, if they possess higher spiritual values, their contacts will be on a higher spiritual plane. He concludes that the researchers' own nature is key to better communication, a conclusion reached after nearly 50 years of exploration.

Gregg is not dogmatic and is prepared to amend his ideas as new aspects develop. He believes that what is received from the unknown world of voices is tuned to our level of understanding, and deeper matters will only become available when we are fit to receive them.

Advertisements

The issue includes advertisements for:

• THE FORTEAN TIMES: A magazine of strange phenomena, continuing the work of Charles Fort, with a one-year subscription costing £3.00 (published quarterly).
• THE MEDIUMSHIP OF THE TAPE RECORDER: A controversial book by D.J. Ellis detailing his investigation into EVP, priced at £2.25.
• HOTLINE: An American newsletter on EVP and allied subjects, available from Suriwal Research Foundation with a minimum donation of $4.50.
• EVP NEWSLETTER: Published monthly to keep researchers informed, available from Alan Cleaver.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the nature and study of Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP). There is a strong emphasis on critical analysis of research methods and the validity of claims, as seen in Gilbert Bonner's article. The importance of personal experience, rigorous investigation, and the potential for spiritual or vibrational alignment in communication with unseen entities are also highlighted. The editorial stance, as expressed by the editor Alan and correspondent Alan Gregg, is one of open inquiry, a commitment to seeking truth, and a cautious approach to interpretation, particularly regarding the role of consciousness and spiritual development in paranormal research. The newsletter actively encourages reader engagement and the sharing of information within the research community.