Psychokinesis is defined as the movement of matter by mental influence without physical contact. Like many aspects of the paranormal it is unproven to the sceptics and mainstream science at least.
Some claim it is a real force that can be exerted by some people either consciously or subconsciously. Many theorists believe that poltergeist activity is psychokinesis out of control, exercised by a focus individual who unwittingly utilises this power.
Here is a little experiment that may determine if you have some latent psychokinetic powers. The writer Colin Wilson was persuaded by dowser Robert Leftwich to attempt this simple test using only a few everyday objects.
You need a needle, a cork and a two inch square of paper. The paper is first folded diagonally from corner to corner twice, thus making an X, then in half again, vertically and horizontally. This can then be pinched into a paper dart shape with four fins. The needle is pushed into the cork and the paper dart placed on the end of the needle like an umbrella.
Leftwich suggested tying a handkerchief around the mouth to prevent breath moving the dart but I would recommend getting a 2 litre pop or water bottle and cutting the bottom off neatly and placing your experiment underneath.
Wilson described Leftwich placing his hands around the apparatus and concentrating hard before the paper dart began to move in one direction and then the other. Wilson tried but failed despite the utmost concentration. Nevertheless he persisted and kept the cork, needle and dart construction next to his typewriter. Every time he felt relaxed he attempted to move it and then one day he tried but this time imagined it moving and it did. He found he could move it one way, stop it and then move it in the other direction. He maintains that the trick is to use the power of the imagination.
A few years ago I tried this experiment and failed miserably but I’m going to have another go and this time persist a little longer. If anyone else tries and succeeds with this interesting study let me know.
Toby