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Have you had an out-of-body experience?

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Hi All,

I have already told you about an event coming up at the Dana Centre on November 25 considering the nature of out-of-body experiences. The chair for the evening will be Narender Ramnani and the speakers will be as follows:

Chris French: Introduction to OBEs
Henrik Ehrsson: OBE, Illusions of Body Ownership and the Brain
Ray Tallis: Philisophy, Implications and Interpretations

The organisers are keen, however, to hear from someone who has actually had a vivid OBE and would be willing to stand up in the audience and give a brief description of what it felt like. If you would be willing to do so, please let me know (c.french[at]gold.ac.uk). They only want one person to do this (although others are free to talk about their own experiences if asking a question, of course), so I’ll put the first person who fits the bill in touch with the organisers.

Also, I want to thank all those people who got in touch to tell me about their sleep paralysis experiences. I will reply to you all individually once things calm down a bit but term has just started and things are a bit hectic!

Best wishes,

Chris French

    This Sunday’s Sceptical Giggle

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    Skepchick Iszi Lawrence returns to Camden for another performance of Matter of Tact. If you missed it last time, you’ll be pleased to know you can catch it again.

    “Ever find that your life seems to mirror perfectly the geopolitical zeitgeist? Caught between Christian friends and her Muslim family, Iszi Lawrence shows how a die hard sceptic can still join in. Living with creationists, arguing over teddy bears and confused by anything supernatural, Matter of Tact is packed with silly stories and theories, trying to make sense of an age old problem.”

    - Comedy Pick London Lite
    - Time Out Recommended

    For only £10 (£8.50 for members) you not only get a sceptical giggle with iszi but also support from the infamous Tom Greeves.

    Tom Greeves is one of Oxford’s finest comedians and also was Boris Johnson’s speech writer during the recent election. Tom Greeves combines serial killer good looks with an extraordinary mind, which delights and occasionally disturbs audiences. Alas, he wont be doing a Tory speech but you’re guaranteed to laugh anyway.

    Get tickets here:
    http://www.etceteratheatre.com/

    At the Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street (above the Oxford Arms) on Sunday Oct 5th.
    By Phone
    Box Office: 020 7482 4857

      Calling all fans of Heroes…

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      Heroes Graphic Novel Artist, Jason Badower Signing @ Orbital Manga, 7th June, 12pm
      The number one HEROES graphic novel artist, Jason Badower is visiting London!

      Orbital Manga – 4c Orion House, Upper St Martins Lane,
      London WC2H 9NY
      Website: www.orbitalcomics.com

      Jason has been entertaining HEROES fans from his initial
      ground-breaking Sylar comic, “Road Kill” to the
      season finale, “The Death of Hana Gitelman”. His
      work has continued through season 2 and he currently works
      with the writers to set the ground work for season 3 with
      the online webcomics at www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels.

      At 12pm he will be talking about what it takes to be a
      HEROES graphic novel artist and doing portfolio reviews.

      At 12.30pm he will be signing the HEROES hardcover,
      sketchbooks and doing sketches.

      One lucky attendee will be drawn into an upcoming HEROES
      comic in a raffle drawn at 2pm.

      You can see more of Jason’s work at
      jasonbadower.blogspot.com

      SIGNING @ Orbital Comics: American Artist CHET ZAR , 14th June 2008, 3-5pm

      Orbital Comics: 148 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0LB
      Website: www.orbitalcomics.com

      This will be a rare chance to meet makeup effects artist, sculptor, painter, digital effects artist and creature designer in the niche field of Special Makeup Effects Chet Zar in London, at Orbital Comics.

      He’ll be signing and giving away a limited number of
      Catalogues, and there will also be a limited edition
      catalogue for sale on the day which features 13 all new
      pieces of art as well as a few older pieces and includes a
      forward written by Adam Jones. Bring down your portfolio
      and he’ll give you advice on starting a career in art and
      design.

      Chet Zar is most widely known for his work with Tool’s
      music and live videos but he has also applied his talent
      for creating monsters, and other characters, to a career in
      movie special effects, creating sculptural prosthetic make
      up and effects for films like
      FANTASTIC 4 – sculpting and painting for ‘The
      Thing’
      HELLBOY- Hellboy arm design, sculpture and painting
      PLANET OF THE APES – ape design, sculpture and painting.
      X Men 3 – creature design.


        Resonance FM presents (London 18 May 2008)

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        1) Resofit 2: the Matinee

        Join Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Tony Law, Dan Antopolski + tbc for an afternoon of top stand-up, proceeds to the best radio station in the world.

        Sunday 18 May at 2.00pm, Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JB
        £10. Box office: 0844 847 1608. Book online here

        2) Resonance Benefit Concert

        In the evening after the stand-up benefit for the station, we present a night of live music with superlative songwriter Robyn Hitchcock (joined by Terry Edwards, ; Kiss Akabusi, masters of deconstructed avant-hip-hop; antique sound-effects from sound artist Aleks Kolkowski; plus special guests – from Australia, Nick Cave’s favourite
        songsmith Dave Graney; and from Quebec, the duo Mankind, who come to us recommended by American poet Bob Holman ( two hilarious French Canadian supervixen poet rockstars with dark techno deep beat¦ the best poetry act out of North America since – duh, David Thomas? Patti Smith ).
        DJ is Jonny Trunk.

        Sunday 18 May at 7.30pm, Arts Theatre, 6 – 7 Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7JB. £10 (£5 concs). Box office: 0844 847 1608. Book online here

        http://www.resonancefm.com