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Summary: A Real Eye-Opener
Review: I like this book. My eye-opener, though, was not so much Ted Owen's abilities to affect the weather, sporting events, etc., but everyone else's strong and determined disbelief that he could do any such thing. The feeling was something like waking up one day and discovering that you live in a different world than most people; and though you knew it, you never really "knew" it. It's like discovering that gravity or electricity - common forces that one has accepted as basic facts of life - are preposterously outré for most of the people around you. Say you've experienced static electricity while combing your hair. You can make your hair stand up using some invisible force of attraction. But since the comb doesn't actually touch your hair and "magically" works at a distance, no one believes you. Instead of combing their own hair to check this out, they tell you that you are fooling yourself, that you're crazy - even dangerous. Doing un-godly things. Exercising evil powers. Some do decide to check you out. They wet your hair to conform your phenomena to their experimental methodology; and when the "comb effect" doesn't work, you're labeled a charlatan. So it goes. If you find yourself in such a place, you either become an extraverted psychic pyrotechnician like Ted Owens or you hide this ability under your hat and quietly conform to the critics. Owens clearly had "issues" -some sort of narcissistic disorder for which he compensated by using his powers - like a huge neon sign that said "Look at Me!" Through self-hypnosis, he worked and developed his ability until it reached a high power level. To continue the electrical metaphor, it's as if he combed his hair a lot and saved the electricity in a Leyden jar for later use, or figured out the principle behind static electricity and then created an industrial-strength dynamo. His personal idiosyncrasies do not invalidate his powers, nor are they necessary concomitants to those powers. And his powers do not absolve him of their reckless use. The Space Intelligences: maybe, may be not. Many traditions around the world (especially in the East) stress that psychic powers should be used for the good of the community but are really best left alone. They are distracting sideshows on the road to "better living." Mishlove does an admirable job laying out the story, the evidence, and the counter-evidence. The writing is accessible. The author manages to tell the story as objectively as possible and dispenses with the eerie or "woo-woo" angle -- which could easily be played up to increase book sales. No, one gets the clear impression that Mishlove published this book as a duty to science and not to line his own pockets. He did so at some risk to his career as well. His motives are honest. All in all, I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about humanity's latent abilities. For further study check out biographies on Swedenborg, Tecumseh and just about any Saint or Swami worth their salt.
Rating: 
Summary: A Masterpiece in ParaPsychology
Review: I think PKMan by Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove is potentially one of the
most controversial books of the 20th century.
It is about Ted Owens (1920-1987), a person similar to the
Biblical hero Moses (Musa in Arabik) and RICH in PK (psychokinetic)
talents and energies sometimes given as gifts by Advanced Beings to people.
It details
1.a parapsychology case study about Ted Owens
2.some of Ted Owens' relations with Space Intelligences (SI's,
EXTREMELY Advanced Beings) and other non-physical beings
3.some of Ted Owens' very unusual psychic talents
4.some encounters by people with Ted Owens and SI's
5.Ted's very accurate predictions and manifestations
related to PK (psychokinesis)
I personally knew Ted Owens from about 1970 to 1973 and have
intensively read other books and articles about Ted or written
by Ted.
PKMan goes into details of Ted's life that I never knew about
such as his childhood, family background and other aspects
of his life history.
Dr. Mishlove writes in an easily understood fashion with a
minimum of extravagant language. He presents some finely-tuned
philosophical views in this case study. He is also honest about
some of Ted's less "correct" idiosyncrasies such as mild
alcoholic drug addiction and Ted's vindictive response to public
criticism or public aggression.
PKMan will provide any reader with a rich nutritional basis from
which to develop many important QUESTIONS and possible theories
about the INTERACTION between physical and non-physical
existence; and between physical and non-physical beings.
PKMan however does not touch on the major PK feats that Ted and SI's
performed to help terminate the Vietnam War or some other very
pertinent facets to a case study of Ted such as his severe SI-induced
brain injuries as a youth or SI surgery on his brain.
Especially PKMan could be valuable to those interested in the
CORELATION between "natural" phenomenon, such as hurricanes and
earthquakes, and PK activities of Beings like Ted and SI's
related to human behaviour or misbehaviour.
All-in-all I would rate PKMan as one of the best books I've ever
read and one that could help "tip the balance" towards
radical NECESSARY improvements in both modern and ancient value systems.
Rating:
Summary: The Biography of a Psychokinetic Master
Review: I was enthralled to read this remarkable true life story of Ted Owens, also known as "The PK Man". Ted Owens achieved great fame and notoriety in the 1970's for accurately predicting numerous earthquakes, vehicle crashes (including the space shuttle Challenger), weather changes, sporting event outcomes, UFO appearances, and power outages, among other things. Ted considered himself to have psychokinetic (PK) abilities conferred upon him by what he called "the space intelligences", although he often had difficulty convincing skeptical journalists and scientists of his powers. I love the way Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove methodically examines each example of Ted Owens' PK demonstrations in THE PK MAN, in order to determine the validity of Mr. Owens' claim that he was using psychokinetic (not precognitive or clairvoyant) powers. While Ted's PK powers were not 100% fool-proof, many of his predictions for unlikely events (such as a drought in Florida in the rainy season) came true, and his mere presence often seemed to trigger earth-changing events (such as the eruption of Mt. Saint Helens). THE PK MAN fascinated me with its colorful descriptions of UFO manifestations, Ted Owen's vengeful PK attacks on those who doubted and discredited him, and the highlights from Ted Owens' PK training classes. Ted Owens' hypnotic trance suggestions were designed to greatly increase one's mental, emotional, physical and spiritual (including psychokinetic) powers... as well as help people contact extra-terrestrials... and they are included in their entirety in a chapter towards the end of the book.
Rating:
Summary: Could it really be true?
Review: If the incidents described in this startling book are true - even if one of these incidents is true - then our world is far stranger than it appears. Mishlove strives to come up with alterative explanations but, clearly, he believe what he experienced was a man who could control the weather, space shuttle, sporting events, and power grids. Lucky for us that Ted Owens was more-or-less harmless. What if Osama Bin Laden or other much more villainous character possessed such powers? I recommend this book because Mishlove is an thoughtful, insightful author who is clearly not a crackpot - in fact, he was reluctant to write this book. In the hands of a lesser writer, the story of Ted Owens would be laughable, the stuff of tabloids. In the hands of Mishlove, however, the story is scary and compelling.
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Summary: Everything in this book CAN and HAS be done.
Review: Many people will become VERY angry about this book. Some will become angry because they assume they spent money on trash. Others will become angry because they will begin to understand that they have denied their God given power for years. I wish to give Dr. Mishlove two thumbs up for his masterful research and doccumentation. Ted Owens lived far from a saintly life, and had a fragile ego, and used his power for both positive and negative ends, and he will be held accountable for the way he used or misused this power. Now to Mr. Owens idea that he communicated what he wanted done to Space Intelegences (SIs) Twitter and Tweeter, and they were the ones that carried them out. In my opinion; Tweeter and Twitter did not actualy exist. I believe they were only figments of his imagination in an attempt to seperate him from the responsibility of what he did. Rabbi Yonasson Gershom wrote a terific review below. However; he is in error about one thing. It IS possible for mankind to affect the weather. The American Indian has influenced the weather for Millennia. I say weather modification can be done because I have done it myself. I have doccumentation where I have taught students to direct this force (Akasha, Ch'i, Itaki, Ki, Mana, Manitou, Nuwati, Orgone, Orenda, Ruach and many other names) and punch holes in clouds, affect candle flames, and more. I also have doccumentaion where I have affected the energy field of people from thousands of miles away. The good Rabbi is absolutely correct about evil and negative entities. I also have doccumentation where I have performed house blessings and exorcisms. In "Chi Kung: For Health and Vitality" Sifu Wong doccuments sending ch'i to a person 2000 miles away for healing. In one chapter of this Book Dr. Mishlove doccuments a sudden onset of a severe sore throat immediately following a heated telephone discussion with Ted, then Ted calling Dr. Mishlove two hours later appologizing, and promising never to do that again, and the sore throat left as suddenly as it appeared. This also can be done. In several of the case reports of "Recovering The Ancient Magic", and "The Secret Science Behind Miracles" Max Freedom Long doccuments some Hawaiian Kahunas using the death prayer and killing people in a matter of days, whether the intended victim was aware of the curse or not. Dr. Alberto Villoldo a deffinate disbeliever at the time doccuments where he tests a Shaman to affect his health negatively from thousands of miles away, and doccuments it in his book "Shaman, Healer, Sage". I only hope that people will raise the blinders and become aware of the power given to us by our Creator, and use it for the betterment of mankind. We should use this power to heal mother earth and all of our relations. Please E-Mail me if you have questions or comments about my review. Two Bears. Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)
Rating:
Summary: The PK Man
Review: Psychokinesis is when "the mind exerts a direct influence on distant physical systems, with no known mechanism of mediation," or more simply, mind over matter. However it is defined, Ted Owens possessed PK ability. Or perhaps it possessed him. Jeffrey Mishlove, Ph.D. tells Owens' fascinating story in The PK Man. Respected as an authentic investigator of spirituality and parapsychology, Mishlove writes books, hosts a talk show on public television, and serves as a director of Intuition Network. He established contact with Ted Owens in 1976 and began "an investigation into the supposed powers and life of this eccentric man." He witnessed and recorded demonstrations, interviewed other witnesses, and collected documentation. After years of observations and study, he concluded that "Ted Owens had the rare gift of mind-over-matter." Mishlove analyzes everything that's known about Owens, including his often petty uses of his powers. Owens took credit for causing earthquakes, hurricanes and other weather disturbances, and power blackouts. He wanted to be believed and have his powers accepted, but often chose the wrong way in his aggressive attempts to gain attention.
Because of his capricious nature, Owens was often dismissed as a crackpot. He also claimed to have received his powers from "Space Intelligences" and at times said his actions were directed by the Intelligences rather than himself. Some experts claimed that Owens had psychic abilities which allowed him to accurately forecast events, rather than to cause those events as he claimed to do. Mishlove attempts to sort through all the conflicting claims and confusion surrounding Owens. He doesn't always agree with what Owens has to say, and at one time angered the self-styled PK Man to the point of retaliation. Mishlove fell victim to a physical ailment that Owens took credit for causing. Was Owens "the world's greatest psychic" or "a prodigious liar and dangerous con-man"? Mishlove presents the known evidence in The PK Man so you can decide for yourself. But take warning--many intriguing questions remain unanswered. You may end up wondering about the PK Man for a long time to come.
Rating:
Summary: The PK Man
Review: Psychokinesis is when "the mind exerts a direct influence on distant physical systems, with no known mechanism of mediation," or more simply, mind over matter. However it is defined, Ted Owens possessed PK ability. Or perhaps it possessed him. Jeffrey Mishlove, Ph.D. tells Owens' fascinating story in The PK Man. Respected as an authentic investigator of spirituality and parapsychology, Mishlove writes books, hosts a talk show on public television, and serves as a director of Intuition Network. He established contact with Ted Owens in 1976 and began "an investigation into the supposed powers and life of this eccentric man." He witnessed and recorded demonstrations, interviewed other witnesses, and collected documentation. After years of observations and study, he concluded that "Ted Owens had the rare gift of mind-over-matter." Mishlove analyzes everything that's known about Owens, including his often petty uses of his powers. Owens took credit for causing earthquakes, hurricanes and other weather disturbances, and power blackouts. He wanted to be believed and have his powers accepted, but often chose the wrong way in his aggressive attempts to gain attention.
Because of his capricious nature, Owens was often dismissed as a crackpot. He also claimed to have received his powers from "Space Intelligences" and at times said his actions were directed by the Intelligences rather than himself. Some experts claimed that Owens had psychic abilities which allowed him to accurately forecast events, rather than to cause those events as he claimed to do. Mishlove attempts to sort through all the conflicting claims and confusion surrounding Owens. He doesn't always agree with what Owens has to say, and at one time angered the self-styled PK Man to the point of retaliation. Mishlove fell victim to a physical ailment that Owens took credit for causing. Was Owens "the world's greatest psychic" or "a prodigious liar and dangerous con-man"? Mishlove presents the known evidence in The PK Man so you can decide for yourself. But take warning--many intriguing questions remain unanswered. You may end up wondering about the PK Man for a long time to come.
Rating:
Summary: Human, All Too Human....
Review: The author documents the paranormal powers of Ted Owens in this book. He admits that Owens' demonstrations were accomplished outside scientific controls. Of course, it is a huge leap to make, but considering the amount of evidence and the witnesses, I assume that Ted Owens' did indeed possess these incredible powers. However, there is a "sub-plot" to this book, whether or not Mishlove intended it. It concerns how would monkeys like us use such a gift, if we possessed it. Reading this work, I found myself wishing that I, too, possessed such a gift. No doubt other readers fantasized about it as well.
There are several reasons why one would want such a skill, but the desire for "power" and the freedom that comes with it must figure prominently. Many "new-agers" wont like my use of the term "power", they prefer much more "positive" and potentially deceitful verbiage as "spiritual progress". However, I am not using "power" negatively but neutrally. It may be "power" to help or to harm. Like all "technologies" there is nothing inherently good or evil with psychokinesis. However, as in the case of Ted Owens, we can see what happens when a powerful weapon gets into the hands of one with a big ego who wants to prove that he is "right". Ted Owens' believes that he has the right to use any means necessary to prove the validity of his powers. People die, property destroyed...but "the ends justify the means"...How many times have we heard that in our history....and if you think that Ted Owens is an ethical/moral aberration, better go and read some history or, just as good, look around you or even in the mirror. I am unable to discern whether PSI powers are something that are growing stronger in humans or whether they were previously stronger in humans, are dying out, and remain rare gifts enjoyed by a minority of humans. Of course, if given the chance, I would jump at the opportunity to explore these powers. However, I think we should be CAREFUL.
People will label PSI exploration as a "spiritual" exercise and thereby do a sort of semantic exorcism of the potential dangers involved...Just keep in mind the atrocities carried out in the name of religion. The label of "spiritual" gives these activities the appearance of being "other" and "good". Instead, we should look at these powers as another human phenomenon and, therefore, be wary of potential human abuse. Thomas Seay
Rating:
Summary: A Chourageous Step By Mishlove
Review: This book is about Ted Owens' claimed psychokinetic(Mind-over-matter) abilities. Extensive number of stories supported with evidences and affidavits of witnesses are documented here. The author is a witness of many events and have even intreviewed most of the eye witnesses. Still, the events are so horrendous and appalling that many would prefer to reject the whole thing inspite of all the undeniable evidence collected. The author himself had delayed the publication of the book for 20 years!
Having encountered parapsychological manifestations by myself, I don't need proofs to make me 'believe' in Psi; I've seen enough myslef. But this BOOK IS BOLD. The evidence is overwhelming.
This book, and parapsychology in itself, points starkly to the existence of a metaphysical world, the spirtual world, and most possibly other dimentional worlds.
I so much thanks the author for his courage to reveal this book to the world.
Rating: 
Summary: well........
Review: This book was a good read, and it was very though provoking. However, so many things in this book were so unbelievable! There is so much here that I want to be true, that it may be too good to be true....it is unfortunate that if these events were real that The PK man didn't work harder for the good of all people....
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