My name is Lisa Smirk and the 10th of October 2009 I had the privilege of attending a séance with David Thompson, members of the Silver Cord and The Spiritualist Sanctuary of Perth. Before the séance we were checked by Silver Cord members to ensure that we had no jewellery/metallic items on our clothing. Our bodies were checked by members of the same gender to ensure no devices etc were entering the room. Finally before entering the séance room we were checked again with a scanner like those used at airport. Everyone in attendance including David Thompson went through this procedure. The séance room was reasonably small, we all sat with our chairs against the walls, window and door. We were all locked in from the outside; the door remained this way until the séance ended. David was seated in a corner of the room. David’s body was checked by a gentleman in attendance and he confirmed that David was wearing clothing with nothing hidden underneath. The gentleman also checked Chris our convenor for the evening and again nothing was found. I checked Silver Cord members Christine and Rosheen and found nothing unusual. I was asked to check all of the items used during the séance. David’s chair was a very heavy wooden one with wooden arms. I checked the chair thoroughly before David sat in it. I was asked to check David’s cardigan before he put it on. I checked each cable tie before it was fastened and locked through each and every button hole on David’s cardigan whilst he was wearing it. David’s wrists were fastened firmly onto the arms of the wooden chair with thick leather straps and buckles. Thin cable ties were threaded and locked through the straps eyelets. David asked me to test the binds; I was not able to pull his hands backwards through the straps they were on very tight. I checked the gag before Rosheen tied it firmly across David’s mouth; the gag also had cable ties locked through it. David’s legs were also strapped and cable tie locked to the legs of the wooden chair. I checked the entire room as did another gentleman; there was no special equipment or devices. I was asked to get up and check David during the séance; it was difficult to move in the room as it was pitch black. I had to guide myself using the wall to reach David’s corner. David was still in his chair completely bound. I had to be guided back to my seat by the person next to me. During spirit communication we were all asked to hold hands and we did so. I would like to share what I wrote down when I got home from the séance. 10/10 09 Tonight is one of the most amazing nights of my life. What I have just experienced is absolutely mind blowing! I just wish my family and friends could have the privilege that I have had bestowed upon me. The séance was not frightening at all; on the contrary it was absolutely exhilarating. There was one highlight after another especially the beautiful, physical confirmation that, the spirit world is alive and as real as our earthly one. I felt the hands of spirit communicators, heard the difference in their voices and accents. I could sense where the spirits were in the room and was aware of different sizes and builds. When a spirit communicator came close I could hear and feel their breath. I could hear and feel a change in the room as a spirit materialised and then dissipated from our dimension. My darling Pop I can not thank you enough. To hear your voice, feel your hands on my face and kiss on my head once more will be an as gift that I will treasure forever. There will be no greater gift that I could receive on this earth. During the séance I experienced amazing phenomena and many communicators came through including William-our master of ceremonies, a true gentleman, reassuring and calm, I sensed that he was very tall larger than life! He asked permission to touch some us and describe what we felt. I was not frightened when he touched my hair and face I could feel the definition of his large hand. William answered questions related to reincarnation, spirituality, health issues and more. Comedian Quentin Crisp –what a character! Telling rude jokes, teasing sitters and observing hair styles and dye colours in pitch darkness. Louis Armstrong-sang Wonderful World in his gorgeous booming voice and moved around the room. Timmy- is a young boy who dazzled us with an absolutely amazing trumpet twirling display and his delightful sense of humour. . A spirit guide for a sitter (DB) came through. His name sounded like Shalang Tuhng his accent sounded Asian. He said that he had worked with the man many years and asked if he was accepted by the sitter. Jeff’s father communicated. Gwen’s father communicated. Susan’s grandfather communicated. My Pop communicated At the end of the séance David was levitated high in the air, still strapped into his chair. As David rose into the air the chair legs bumped against my knees, as well as Rosheen’s who was sitting next to me. The room became very cold at this point and it felt like David was up near the ceiling. He moved from the corner of the room to the centre and landed with a loud thud. Amazing! I would like to express a heartfelt thank you to David, Christine, Rosheen and Chris in the physical world for the night of my life. Special thanks to dear William, Timmy and all of our spirit communicators, for the chance to experience first hand that life and love really are eternal. Lisa Smirk Perth WA