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MEET JAMES VAN PRAAGH

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James Van Praagh is a world-renowned spiritual medium, teacher, and bestselling author whose work has touched millions. For more than three decades, he has dedicated his life to helping people understand that death is not the end—and that love never dies.

A pioneer of the modern mediumship movement, James is known as a “survival evidence medium,” delivering profoundly detailed messages from the spirit world that offer comfort, closure, and proof of life after death. His extraordinary work has earned him a place on Watkins’ annual list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People, alongside the world’s most celebrated teachers, authors, and visionaries.

James has worked with international heads of state, religious leaders, and celebrities including Cher, Goldie Hawn, Shirley MacLaine, Ellen DeGeneres, Joan Rivers, Katie Couric, Loretta Lynn, Chelsea Handler, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Wesley Snipes.

A #1 New York Times bestselling author, he has written more than a dozen international bestsellers, including Talking to Heaven, Healing Grief, Ghosts Among Us, Adventures of the Soul, and The Power of Love. His books have been translated into multiple languages, guiding readers around the globe through grief, healing, and spiritual awakening.

James’ work has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, Dr. Phil, 48 Hours, The View, and many other national television and radio programs. As the founder of the JVP School of Mystical Arts, he now shares his wisdom, techniques, and insights with students worldwide—empowering them to connect with spirit, develop their gifts, and live a life guided by love and purpose.

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The #1 New York Times best-selling author of over a dozen international best-sellers, including his debut, Talking to Heaven, Van Praagh’s book titles include: Talking To Heaven, Reaching to Heaven, Healing Grief, Heaven and Earth, Looking Beyond, Meditations, Ghosts Among Us, Unfinished Business, Growing Up In Heaven, Adventures of the Soul, How to Heal a Grieving Heart, and The Power of Love.

Throughout his career, James Van Praagh has appeared on countless national radio and television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, Dr. Phil, 48 Hours, The View, The Joy Behar Show, Chelsea Lately, Coast to Coast AM, and many more.

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He was the host of his own internationally syndicated television show, Beyond, and was a successful producer for CBS, creating a mini-series based on his life, Living with the Dead starring Ted Danson, and the very successful movie of the week, The Dead Will Tell starring Eva Longoria. He was also the executive producer of CBS’s long-running series The Ghost Whisperer starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. Today, he continues to develop high-minded programming and consults for international production companies.

Several years back, he launched The James Van Praagh School of Mystical Arts  which offers a variety of multimedia online learning experiences from professional certification courses to audio and video courses. The school has recently been recognized as the #1 Online Learning platform for students interested in exploring all things spiritual.

Currently, fans of James can tune in to his popular video podcast Both Sides Now and Beyond every Monday evening on the James Van Praagh YouTube channel and Facebook page. James continues to share messages from the Spirit world and assist people during their life journeys with live online messages in his Evenings of Spirit and Spiritual Insights which can be accessed through the event page on his website: http://www.vanpraagh.com. For more of James’ special blend of warmth, wisdom, and spirituality, follow him on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok.

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