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Very superstitious.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)

National Review

| March 09, 2009 | Cavanagh, James | COPYRIGHT 2009 National Review, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

When I read John Derbyshire's piece indicating that "interest in the occult has faded" ("Chance of a Ghost," February 9), I wondered whether he is in touch with current entertainment trends. A quick scan of the TV listings reveals shows such as Medium, Ghost Whisperer, Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State, and Ghost Hunters International. Psychics such as John Edward and Lisa Williams pack auditoriums during their worldwide tours.

Not much of a fade.

James Cavanagh

Naples, Fla.

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JOHN DERBYSHIRE REPLIES: With all respect to Mr. Cavanagh, I didn't say that interest in the occult has disappeared, I said it has faded since the mid-20th century. That's my judgment--impressionistic, but I'll stand by it. The Search for Bridey Murphy was a huge bestseller in 1956, The Amityville Horror a ...

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