EVP Newsletter - No 24 - 1980

Magazine Overview

Title: EVP NEWS
Issue: 24
Volume: 3 (implied by 'third year of publication')
Date: November 1980
Publisher: Alan Cleaver
Country: England
Language: English
Price: £1.50 (for 12 issues)

This issue of EVP News announces a significant change in its publication format: it will now be published every two months instead of monthly. The primary reason cited for this shift is the lack of news concerning the electronic voice phenomenon (EVP). The editor, Alan Cleaver, expresses a hope that this new format will allow for better collation and presentation of available news. He also speculates that a lack of research, particularly in England and the English-speaking world, might be contributing to this scarcity of material. Cleaver encourages readers who do not currently conduct their own experiments to try, emphasizing that amateurs often make the greatest strides in relatively new fields.

He also mentions hearing that Michael Vinter has exciting news regarding his EVP research, which he hopes to share in the next issue, scheduled for January 1980. A practical piece of information is provided regarding the price of a Survival Joint Research Committee Trust paper discussed in EVP News 21, which costs 70p (including postage) and can be obtained from Psychic News at 23 Great Queen Street, London.

• The issue's index lists several key articles:
• Page 1: G. G. Bonner replies to Cyril Luck's challenge.
• Page 1: 'Voices not Banal' continued.
• Page 2: C. Luck answers.
• Page 3: Advertisements and news from Rosa Falkner.
• Page 4 & 5: Interview with EVP researcher Spencer Wilson.

Article: Not Banal - Reply to Mr Cyril Luck by G. G. Bonner

Gilbert Bonner, described as one of Britain's top EVP researchers who has received over 10,000 possible voices, takes up Cyril Luck's challenge. Luck had previously asked researchers to provide details of meaningful messages that demonstrate a desire by entities to convey knowledge or information to assist in understanding the world, entities, or communication methods.

Bonner expresses sympathy with Luck's criticism and explains that he has not previously provided long lists of communications because it would take up too much space and might not be seen as genuine proof by critics. He stresses that what may seem banal to one person could have deeper significance in a specific context.

To illustrate his point, Bonner shares examples from the period shortly after his father passed away. He recorded voices saying "Death of his Father" and "That is death certificate." While these might seem uninteresting out of context, within his personal situation, they demonstrated the entities' awareness of the event. He also addresses Luck's mention of the voice saying "Bonner is asleep," explaining that while trivial on its own, this recording was part of a longer session where entities showed they could observe his actions and that such a recording could not be from a radio program. He notes that these recordings were made while he was asleep with the recorder running.

Bonner further mentions a female voice that states "Bonner looks quite ridiculous," which he considers a classic example due to its clarity, revealing the speaker's age, sex, and personality. This voice referred to him falling asleep onto the floor from the settee. Richard Sheargold, an EVP researcher and radio expert, has confirmed the audio reality of these voices, extending their implications beyond simple statements. Sheargold also identified a voice saying "Konstantin is directing."

Bonner addresses Luck's question about how entities contact humans, stating that he has received similar questions from entities themselves, such as "How do you contact us?" He relays that the entities have stated, "In truth we come through your radio set," acknowledging that this doesn't explain the mechanism.

Symbolic language is also used by entities, with examples like "How do you study your logic?" and "Look within." Expressions of love and pleasure at human interest are common, along with phrases like "Don't go away" and "Thank you for calling." Bonner suggests that these voices reveal a "Bridge" built by pioneers like Jurgenson and Raudive, and others, which connects to another dimension of existence that science cannot fully explain. He also mentions a voice stating, "We are growers of parallel energy Bonner," which he believes might support the concept of parallel universes, a theory held by some physicists.

Bonner concludes by stating that more information will be revealed in time, but the current information on tape should not be dismissed as unimportant.

Cyril Luck's Suggestions

Alan Cleaver includes some "off the cuff" suggestions from Cyril Luck, intended to provoke thought:

• "Cleaver must stop research, his attitude is wrong"
• "Soon we will be able to communicate freely"
• "Our world surrounds yours, We cannot see your world nor you ours but we can make contact with your help."
• "When Jurgenson comes to us Cleaver will carry on his work."
• "Yes, We are those who have passed from your world as you know it".

Additional quotes attributed to the voices include:

• "Prepare yourselves Spiritually now for shortly all will join us"
• "The ones you have lost are not yet on a plane high enough to speak to you but we can give you messages if you are Spiritually deserving of them."
• "The material world you live in has little time left before you destroy it by your own greed and violence".

Fortean Times Advertisement

An advertisement for 'Fortean Times', a magazine covering strange phenomena, UFOs, mysterious animals, and other unusual topics, is included. A one-year subscription costs £4.00 for four issues.

EVP News Subscription Information

Readers are reminded that EVP News is issued monthly at $1.50 for 12 issues from Alan Cleaver, 6 Izane Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 8NX, England. Cheques and Postal Orders should be made payable to Alan Cleaver. Overseas and airmail subscription details are available upon request.

News from Rosa Falkner

EVP News subscriber Rosa Falkner from London describes a strange EVP voice she received on November 20th of the previous year and a possible connection to a series of unexplained events.

On November 20th at 5:20 AM, while tired, she spoke in German. On playback the next morning, she heard a sound like being switched on, followed by a strong male voice saying: "expect...the front door...free." She notes that the spaces between the words are not understood.

Subsequently, on January 24th, she was woken at 3 AM by her doorbell, but found no one there. This occurred again on March 3rd, May 5th, June 14th, and July 29th. On August 5th, her brother's birthday, the bell rang at 4:15 AM. It was at this point that she began to wonder if the voice on the tape had any connection to her front door bell.

Interview with EVP Researcher Spencer Wilson

Alan Cleaver recounts a visit to Spencer Wilson, an EVP researcher who has been experimenting since the early 1970s when news of the phenomenon reached England. Wilson is a school teacher, psychical researcher, and self-proclaimed 'crank' living in Leigh-on-sea, Essex.

Wilson's methods are similar to other researchers, but his ideas about the origin of the voices differ. He firmly believes in the doppelganger theory, suggesting that doubles of every person exist on another plane and can communicate their voices through EVP. This includes doppelgangers of the researchers themselves, leading to the possibility that a researcher might be talking to themselves.

Wilson points out that many EVP voices sound remarkably like the researcher. He provides an example of a voice from Raymond Cass that closely resembles his own voice. Mike Vinter also reports hearing voices that sound like himself. Wilson attributes this to the voices mimicking and remodulating the researcher's remarks into new words and phrases. His theory is that these are the researcher's doppelgangers attempting to communicate.

Cleaver notes that during experiments he conducted at the Rollright Stones (mentioned in EVP News 20), a voice received sounded remarkably like Paul Devereux, the co-ordinator of the Dragon Project.

Wilson states his belief that "we are dealing with another intelligence, be that what it may, that can monitor our thoughts and actions, that can preempt questions, answering them before they are asked and can manipulate ones personal affairs." He also mentions that voice entities have offered advice and help in forming and maintaining friendships, and have eased personal problems.

Wilson played Cleaver some of his more interesting recordings, including one he affectionately titled "the wood gnomes talking." This recording was made when Wilson went for a walk with two teenagers who both displayed psychic ability. He left a tape recorder running, and upon playback, found what sounded like wood gnomes talking. He did not see anything at the time but suggests the possibility of invisible wood gnomes.

Another sample involved a psychic lad named Elwyn James. During a normal EVP session, a voice said: "Hello Elwyn, check mate." Wilson did not understand this until the boy revealed he was a chess player. This was a cryptic message that proved significant.

An additional example involved two psychics experimenting in a classroom. They saw a ghost, and when the tape recorder was running, they panicked and turned it off. However, playback revealed an EVP voice saying: "My name is Sybil." While the name meant nothing, the ghost seen seemed responsible for the EVP sample.

Cleaver also participated in an EVP experiment with Wilson, his friend, and his girlfriend. There were some successes, including a voice commenting on the girlfriend's hairstyle, which she had recently had done. Cleaver could not recall the exact words but noted it was a compliment she appreciated.

Cleaver offers a criticism of Wilson, acknowledging him as one of the few researchers in Britain getting results and possessing imagination for new ideas. However, he feels Wilson is not using this imagination enough for new experiments, despite time constraints. Cleaver expresses hope that Wilson will continue his work on EVP, calling him a sincere and intelligent researcher who is needed in the field.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of EVP News revolve around the nature of Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) research, the challenges faced by researchers, and the potential origins and meanings of the voices. There is a strong emphasis on encouraging amateur participation and experimentation, with the belief that significant breakthroughs often come from independent investigators.

The editorial stance, as presented by Alan Cleaver, is one of cautious optimism and a desire to foster a more robust research community. He acknowledges the difficulties in obtaining sufficient news to maintain a monthly publication but remains committed to sharing information. The inclusion of responses to challenges (like Cyril Luck's) and detailed interviews (with Spencer Wilson) suggests an editorial approach that values debate, evidence, and exploration of different theories within the paranormal field. The magazine also highlights the practical aspects of research, such as subscription details and the availability of research papers.