:, 402 ics sect ms of that a ‘se re. »pened ion is ad 30 > the to the in re- (show- ven) -- on the ented s that Geller occult ed in resent f unt “apsy- 17(4), 1ess of ubjects remely ematic 2 test sasis of xd for ffects. te der metals ces. Ex- pplying > metal ’ in the ind the us, the either Luce e na, par- val, are usion of our glo- of sur- iswer to upology: Ombra, seems to and ex- ‘gical in ' of the world. As a consequence, the method to be used in the study of the probable paranormal aspects of magic should not be experimental, because the experimental method is based on assumptions opposite those supporting magic phenomena. The best method for this kind of research could be that of the human sciences, which also can be applied to the study of paranormality, which should be considered as a cultural phenomenon. - DA 01922. Di Simone, Giorgio. In memory of Jacopo Co- min. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 231-232. Giorgio di Simone, who was a very good friend of Jacopo Comin, recalls in this short but touching note the death of Comin, his interest in parapsychology, and his deep conviction of the reality of survival. - DA 01923. Ravaldini, Silvio. Jacopo Comin, a champion of the spirit. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 233-257. 75 refs This article is dedicated to the memory of Jacopo Comin, the Italian scholar who died in 1973. He was a great and enthusiastic supporter of the spiritistic hypothesis and of the reality of survival. His work, consisting of ar- ticles, book reviews, and lectures, have been many: the au- thor cites the writings about direct voice, the history of parapsychology, and the important review of the book of Susy Smith, The Enigma of Out-of-Body Travel. Comin was a very good propagator of a difficult subject and did not like the description of phenomena by means of num- bers and statistics. He considered facts as occasions to practice speculative thought, with prudence and objectivity, without easy enthusiasms, and always looking for truth. The article ends with the description of a seance held by the Centro Italiano di Parapsicologia of Naples.. A bibli- ography of Comin’s work is appended. - DA - 01924. Sbacchi, Vincenzo di. An analysis of Ciccronc’'s work, “De Divinatione,” in the light of current psychi- cal research. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 258- 264, 12 refs The author analyzes the work, De Divinatione, by M.T. Cicerone, which shows the method uscd by the Roman orator in misevaluation of divination, and em- phasizes his critical ability to judge mysterious events. Some of these are reported in the article and evaluated according to the methods of modern psychical research, - DA/R.A.W. 01925. Garzia, Pierangelo. Servadio in his 80th year. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 265-267. On August 14th Emilio Servadio became 80 years old. He was born in Genova, but he went to Rome, where he still lives, in 1946. From 1938 to 1945 he lived in India, where he worked as a psychoanalyst, His interest in the problem of human personality, from the psychological and parapsychological points of view, was very precocious. When he was 13 years old, he read The Great Initiated (1899) by Edward Schure, which impressed him very much. Referring to psi phenomena, Schure says in the introduc- tion of his book: "Modern science has made very little Steps in this field." For the young Servadio, this was an exalting challenge, and still today he is working on it. - DA ¥ # METAPSICHICA RIVISTA ITALIANA DI PARAPSICOLOGIA 01926. Mengoli, Ettore, Occhipinti, Luigi, and Inardi, Massimo. Considerations concerning the 25th anniver- Sary of A.LS.M. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 2.5(3/4), 97-103, 111. Approved For Release 2000/08/11 : 27 , f " Approvedy For Releame.2000/08/11 : CIA-RDP96-00792R00040 1440001-0 The President observes that Prof. W.H.C. Tenhaeff has accepted the honorary presidency of A.LS.M. (Associa- zione Italiana Scientifica di Metapsichica), whose foreign connections are increasing. Some research is programmed for 1971, Mr. Occhipinti cites names and events. The Presi- dent of the sister association, Centro Studi Parapsicologici of Bologna, has sent cordial greetings. - DA 01927, Nestler, V. In memory of Mrs. E.J. Garrett. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 104-111. 1 illus; 15 refs The author illustrates three aspects of the late Mrs. Garrett: the medium, the researcher, and the founder of the Parapsychology Foundation, and underlines her ample contribution to the development of psi studies everywhere. - DA 01928. Di Simone, Giorgio. Sitting with Gustavo Adolfo Rol. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 112-118. 43 refs The author draws some conclusions based on a single sitting with Rol: (1) The axis of the phenomena is iden- tified as a force similar to that of one of those discar- nate intelligences who take part in Spiritualism; (2) an ideal harmonic structure has been achieved by Rol through years of trials and experiments. - DA 01929. Comin, Jacopo. Notes about reports and debate on G.A. Rol. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsi- cologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 119-122, 118. The author declares that he considers mediumship as a charisma that compares well with divine grace. In his opinion this state has been fully reached in Rol’s per- sonality, especially when he performs experiments of high importance by cearranging decks of cards. - DA 01930. Assennato, Pericle. Physiology and parapsycho- logical phenomena. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 123-125. The author, after noting that the difference between parapsychological phenomena and normal phenomena is only a question of quantity, observes that present knowledge of human physiology is not yet in a position to give sufficient explanations of paranormal phenomena, but only more or less plausible hypotheses. Only by remark- able progress in physiology and neurophysiology can these ficlds make an important contribution to the study of the parapsychological phenomena. - DA © 01931. Riccardi, Nicola. Mediumistic movement of tents. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 126-134. 6 refs The author hypothesizes that in her dissociated state of trance Eusapia Palladino could make her unconscious mind produce, among other deeds, strong movements of tents. The medium’s intentions and desires penetrated her mind with extraordinary strength, creating many impersonal entitics molded in her own unconscious substance. In- visible, they executed the motions of the tents. - DA/R.A.W. 01932. Kuchynka, Karel. Jugoslav clairvoyant Mrs. C. Dolezal. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana ‘di Parapsico- logia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 135-142, The author presents many extracts from the diary of a nonprofessional psychic, Mrs. C. Dolezal, for the years 1932 to 1937. There are accounts of spontaneous visions in the waking state, precognitive visions in the dreaming state, induced visions, telepathy, PK, and hauntings. - DA 01933. Zorab, George. Sittings with D.D. Home at Am- sterdam. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsico- CIA-RDP96-00792R000400120001-0
388 Carl in- ob- ‘BY of he ies ast Approved, For Release 2001 03036. A.F.-S.R. Seances at the Esseno Circle. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (JanfMar), 87(1), 16-22. Short review of the experiences of the members of the Esseno Circle during the activity of the Circle itself. After the first classic séances around a three-legged table, in a short time the phenomenology widened, The guests could have philosophical discussions with the different en- tities and receive very interesting responses with a per- sonal meaning for the person to whom it was directed. During one of the séances, different entities presented themselves to the guests and one of these, after the farewells, said it was the last time he would be present because he was ready for reincarnation. As a final greet- ing all the entities materialized a carved medallion and a fresh rosebud still moist with dew for some guests coming from Bologna and Florence. - DA/R.A.W. 03037. Tannuzzo, Giovanni. Metapsychiatry: The psychiatric approach to the paranormal. ‘Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 23-30. 32 refs The author discusses the concept of “metapsychiatry,” a ficld of psychiatric inquiry that deals with parapsycho- logical phenomena, thanatology, and “psychic healing.” He reviews some contributions in this area and briefly analyzes the available literature. He- believes that meta- psychiatry can suggest some new scientific interpretations of phenomena traditionally included in the definition of “paranormal.” - DA/R.A.W. 03038. Giovetti, Paola. Correspondence between C.G. Jung and J.B. Rhine--Father of today’s parapsycho- logy. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 31-35. CG. Jung was always very interested. in parapsycho- logy research and followed with great attention the experi- ments of J.B. Rhine at Duke University. ‘The two psy- chologists were in touch and exchanged several letters, which show very clearly Jung’s position toward para- psychology. In this article the author reports on a portion of these letters and also on some others in which Jung ex- presses his ideas about transpersonal problems, - DA 03039. Passanisi, Renzo. Is paranthropology a useless science? Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 36-48 4 refs In the past it was thought that anthropology and parapsychology should become more linked: To do so we think parapsychology ought to look more attentively at the data coming from the anthropological research field, while the latter should consider the possibility that magical events are paranormal phenomena too. The possibility has been raised of starting a new discipline acting as an inter- mediary between these two sciences, a so-called “paranthropology," which would verify the paranormal reality both inside the magic context and the “primitive” cultures. The author thinks that a link between para- psychology and anthropology must be made at a different mecting point. The first branch should test magic phenomena, comparing them with the data from the ex- perimental researches made in laboratory. In fact, looking at the question attentively, the magic event presents itself as a suitable complement to traditional experiments, having the basic characteristics (rituals, intentional effort, predisposition to the preliminary conditions), enriched with the variances missed in laboratory (complete emotivity, in- terhuman connection, etc). A comparison between eth- nographic records and experiments might, then, supply us with important information, providing that all material is validated in the right way. An inquiry carried out in this Ap Ea a ae ene PR nee oa 3 000/08/11 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400120001-0 —~. Vol. 6, No. 2 December 1988 way would assist us in seeing where other phenomena such as divination, psychometry, mediumship, usually not con- sidered by "scientific" parapsychology, fit in. - DA/R.A.W. 03040, Masi, Felice. The magic dimension of archaic- primitive populations. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 49-55, The author compares magic found among noncivilized peoples and paranormal phenomena found in our industrial civilization. What is the meaning for archaic-primitive people of the magical practices made by the sorcerers, shamans, medicine-men, curanderos, etc.? Western culture is oriented toward the materiality of things. In fact, our per- sonal universe is entirely made of material things we want to have and to use. For the nontechnological cultures, in- stead, the inside of things, or better yet, their soul, is con- sidered more important. Consequently, for these people, spirits live inside things and sorcerers are the way to reach them. It is very interesting to see how nontechnological people respect nature, at which they arrive by. means of the shaman, avoiding useless slaughter, and hunting only for food. We Western people went away from the soul, and it is for this reason that we need the help of psychologists to remove the phantasms who obsess us. - DA/RAW. 03041. Masi, Felice. The shaman’s mental ability. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 56-61. 11 refs For archaic-primitive populations, Spirits are everywhere and inside everything. They can be benign or adverse, so that people must face this reality if they want to survive. That is the reason why the shaman is so im- portant to them. Only after having known, by means of ecstatic travel, the involved spirit, will the shaman be able to mediate in settling the situation. Therefore, the shaman’s own ability is to put himself mentally in contact with the Forces, Powers, and Spirits of the Macrocosm. - Even if such travel is done with the help of hallucinogenic drugs, the shaman is not involved by drugs but is able to set himself free because of his training. In this way he reacts to the lack of outside stimuli in becoming receptive to the inside ones. Another way to reach it is given by sensory deprivation, a technique utilized by the hermits in many religions. The important answer coming from these disciplines is that such a technique gives as a final result the emergence of the deepest perceptions. - DA 03042. Bianco, Elena, Problems in mediumistic litera- ture. Luce e Ombra , 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 65-71. Taking the book Universal Structure and Mediumis- tic Thought by Luciano Cuomo, Mariella Fiore, and Fran- cesco Cilento as a starting point, the author draws atten- tion to some problems concerning the literature about ex- trasensory perception. This branch of literature is never taken into account by official cultural centers. It follows that neither analytic work nor a comparison among the various messages is made. Instead, in order to clarify both their value and authenticity this should be carried out. The three authors of this book specify how to conduct a valid analytical approach to the matter. - DA/R.A.W. 03043. Gradellini, Maurizio. Hatchings for a unitary theory. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Apr/Jun), 87(2), 105-123, 6 refs The underlying problems of humankind are evident even in the physical sciences, Science, after having dis- covered the illusory and subjective nature in many of its “certitudes" (especially when the brain is thoroughly ex- amined) has reached a "0 point” where even math cannot proved For Release 2000/08/11 : CIA-RDP96-00792R0004001 20001 -0
Carl in- ab- of che les ast ARRFANRA Fer. Relpase 200 03036. A.F.-S.R. Seances at the Esseno Circle. Luce ¢ Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 16-22. Short review of the experiences of the members of the Esseno Circle during the activity of the Circle itself, After the first classic séances around a three-legged table, in a short time the phenomenology widened. The guests could have philosophical discussions with the different en- tities and receive very interesting responses with a per- sonal meaning for the person to whom it was directed. During one of the séances, different entities presented themselves to the guests and one of these, after the farewells, said it was the last time he would be present because he was ready for reincarnation. As a final greet- ing all the entities materialized a carved medallion and a fresh rosebud still moist with dew for some guests coming from Bologna and Florence. - DA/R.A.W. 03037. Tannuzzo, Giovanni. Metapsychiatry: The psychiatric approach to the paranormal. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 23-30. 32 refs The author discusses the concept of “metapsychiatry," a field of psychiatric inquiry that deals with parapsycho- logical phenomena, thanatology, and “psychic healing.” He reviews some contributions in this area and briefly analyzes the available literature. He believes that meta- psychiatry can suggest some new scientific interpretations of phenomena traditionally included in the definition of “paranormal.” - DA/R.A.W. 03038. Giovetti, Paola. Correspondence between C.G. Jung and J.B. Rhine--Father of today’s parapsycho- logy. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 31-35. CG. Jung was always very interested. in parapsycho- logy research and followed with great attention the experi- ments of J.B. Rhine at Duke University. ‘The two psy-’ chologists were in touch and exchanged several letters, which show very clearly Jung’s position toward _para- psychology. In this article the author reports on a portion of these letters and also on some others in which Jung ex- presses his ideas about transpersonal problems. - DA 03039, Passanisi, Renzo. Is paranthropology a useless science? Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1); 36-48. 4 refs In the past it was thought that anthropology and parapsychology should become more linked. To do so we think parapsychology ought to look more attentively at the data coming from the anthropological research field, while the fatter should consider the possibility that magical events are paranormal phenomena too. The possibility has been raised of starting a new discipline acting as an inter- mediary between these two Sciences, a so-called “paranthropology," which would verify the paranormal reality both inside the magic context and the “primitive” cultures. The author thinks that a link between para- psychology and anthropology must be made at a different meeting point. The first branch should test magic phenomena, comparing them with the data from the ex- perimental researches made in laboratory. In fact, looking at the question attentively, the Magic event presents itself as a suitable complement to traditional experiments, having the basic characteristics (rituals, intentional effort, predisposition to the preliminary conditions), enriched with the variances missed in laboratory (complete emotivity, in- terhuman connection, etc). A comparison between eth- nographic records and experiments might, then, supply us with important information, providing that all material is validated in the right way. An inquiry carried out in this Sn ee ale ee Approved ae 0000/08/11 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400120001-0 /((~) 13 Vol. 6, No. 2. Deeeinber 1988 way would assist us in seeing where other phenomena such as divination, psychometry, mediumship, usually not con- sidered by "scientific" parapsychology, fit in. - DA/R.A.W. 03040. Masi, Felice. The magic dimension of archaic- primitive populations. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 49-55, The author compares magic found among noncivilized peoples and paranormal phenomena found in our industrial civilization, What is the meaning for archaic-primitive people of the magical practices made by the sorcerers, shamans, medicine-men, curanderos, etc.? Western culture is oriented toward the materiality of things. In fact, our per- sonal universe is entirely made of material things we want to have and to use. For the nontechnological cultures, in- Stead, the inside of things, or better yet, their soul, is con- sidered more important. Consequently, for these people, spirits live inside things and sorcerers are the way to reach them. It is very interesting to see how nontechnological people respect nature, at which they arrive by means of the shaman, avoiding useless slaughter, and hunting only for food. We Western people went away from the soul, and it is for this reason that we need the help of psychologists to remove the phantasms who obsess us. - DA/R.A.W. 03041. Masi, Felice. The shaman’s mental ability. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 56-61. 11 refs Fort archaic-primitive populations, spirits are everywhere and inside everything. They can be benign or adverse, so that people must face this teality if they want to survive. That is the reason why the shaman is so im- portant to them. Oaly after having known, by means of ecstatic travel, the involved spirit, will the shaman be able to. mediate in settling the situation. Therefore, the shaman’s own ability is to put himself mentally in contact with the Forces, Powers, and Spirits of the Macrocosm. -Even if such travel is done with the help of hallucinogenic drugs, the shaman is not involved by drugs but is able to set himself free because of his training. In this way he reacts to the lack of outside stimuli in becoming receptive to the inside ones. Another way to reach it is given by sensory deprivation, a technique utilized by the hermits in many religions. The important answer coming from these disciplines is that such a technique gives as a final result the emergence. of the deepest perceptions. - DA 03042. Bianco, Elena. Problems in mediumistic litera- ture. Luce e Ombra , 1987 (Jan/Mar), 87(1), 65-71. Taking the book Universal Structure and Mediumis- tic Thought by Luciano Cuomo, Mariella Fiore, and Fran- cesco Cilento as a starting point, the author draws atten- tion to some problems concerning the literature about ex- trasensory perception. This branch of literature is never taken into account by official cultural centers. It follows that neither analytic work nor a comparison among the various messages is made. Instead, in order to clarify both ~ their value and authenticity this should be carried out. The three authors of this book specify how to conduct a valid analytical approach to the matter. - DA/R.A.W. 03043. Gradellini, Maurizio. Hatchings for a unitary theory. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Apr/Jun), 87(2), 105-123. 6 refs ; The underlying problems of humankind are evident even in the physical sciences, Science, after having dis- covered the illusory and subjective nature in many of its “certitudes” (especially when the brain is thoroughly ex- amined) has reached a "0 point" where even math cannot For Release 2000/08/11 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400120001-0