Gordon Smith (psychic)
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Gordon Smith is a psychic medium. As he used to work as a barber
, he is often known (and presents himself as) 'The Psychic Barber'.
began at the age of 24, when another medium told him that one day he would be 'on the platform'. This was the start of a 15-year long study to be a medium. He works giving demonstrations, writing books and organising workshops, and until March 2008 wrote a psychic column for the British tabloid The People
. Smith does not charge for readings.
, a psychical researcher, tested Smith and found he had some ability.
In Ocotber 2005, Smith was revealed as the new medium on LivingTV's Most Haunted
, taking over from Derek Acorah
. He appeared in Series 7 and three episodes of Series 8 before being replaced by David Wells
.
In 2008, Smith appeared in a special "Paranormal Edition" episode of The Weakest Link
, in which he made it to the final round but lost to Mia Dolan
. In 2008-09, he presented his own series 'Psychic Therapy' on the Biography Channel.
Smith appeared in the adaptation of Jackie Collins book film Paris Connections appearing alongside Charles Dance
and Trudie Styler
.
Barber
A barber is someone whose occupation is to cut any type of hair, and to shave or trim the beards of men. The place of work of a barber is generally called a barbershop....
, he is often known (and presents himself as) 'The Psychic Barber'.
Career as a medium
Gordon Smith's career as a mediumMediumship
Mediumship is described as a form of communication with spirits. It is a practice in religious beliefs such as Spiritualism, Spiritism, Espiritismo, Candomblé, Voodoo and Umbanda.- Concept :...
began at the age of 24, when another medium told him that one day he would be 'on the platform'. This was the start of a 15-year long study to be a medium. He works giving demonstrations, writing books and organising workshops, and until March 2008 wrote a psychic column for the British tabloid The People
The People
The People, previously known as the Sunday People, is a British tabloid Sunday-only newspaper. The paper was founded on 16 October 1881.It is published by the Trinity Mirror Group.In July 2011 it had an average daily circulation of 806,544....
. Smith does not charge for readings.
Psychical research
Gordon Smith has taken part in numerous studies by the Scottish Society for Psychical Research. Archie E. RoyArchie Roy
- Career :Professor Archie Edminston Roy , was educated at Hillhead High School and the University of Glasgow. He is married to Frances with three sons; Dr. Archie W N Roy, Ian Roy and David Roy....
, a psychical researcher, tested Smith and found he had some ability.
Television and film
In 1999, BBC Scotland made a documentary about Gordon Smith called 'Psychic Barber', followed in 2003 by the BBC's 'Talking to the Dead'.In Ocotber 2005, Smith was revealed as the new medium on LivingTV's Most Haunted
Most Haunted
Most Haunted is a British paranormal documentary reality television series. The series was first shown on 25 May 2002 and ended on 21 July 2010. It was broadcast on Living and presented by Yvette Fielding. The programme was based on investigating purported paranormal activity...
, taking over from Derek Acorah
Derek Acorah
Derek Acorah is a British medium. He is best known for his work on Most Haunted, broadcast on Living, between 2002 and 2005. He recently presented the series Derek Acorah on Sky Real Lives...
. He appeared in Series 7 and three episodes of Series 8 before being replaced by David Wells
David Wells
David Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history...
.
In 2008, Smith appeared in a special "Paranormal Edition" episode of The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link is a television game show which first appeared in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 14 August 2000 and will end its run in 2012 when its host Anne Robinson ends her contract. The original British version of the show airs around the world on BBC Entertainment...
, in which he made it to the final round but lost to Mia Dolan
Mia Dolan
Mia Dolan is an Isle of Sheppey-born best-selling author and psychic based in the United Kingdom. She writes and teaches at her own psychic school.-Background:...
. In 2008-09, he presented his own series 'Psychic Therapy' on the Biography Channel.
Smith appeared in the adaptation of Jackie Collins book film Paris Connections appearing alongside Charles Dance
Charles Dance
Walter Charles Dance, OBE is an English actor, screenwriter and director. Dance typically plays assertive bureaucrats or villains. His most famous roles are Guy Perron in The Jewel in the Crown , Dr Clemens, the doctor of penitentiary Fury 161, who becomes Ellen Ripley's confidante in Alien 3 ,...
and Trudie Styler
Trudie Styler
Trudie Styler is an English actress and producer. She is the second wife of the musician Sting.-Life and career:Styler was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England. She attended North Bromsgrove High School, where one of her teachers was Clifford T. Ward...
.