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CodeDS/UK/13397
NameBarbanell; Maurice (3 May 1902-17 July 1981); British spiritualist medium
Dates3 May 1902-17 July 1981
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginLondon, England (born)
RelationshipsSon of Manel Barbanell (Polish hairdresser) and Ryfka Groblen
Spouse of Lily Black and Sylvia Doris Abrahams
BiographyMaurice Barbanell was a Spiritualist medium and editor of 'Two Worlds' journal. He revealed himself to be the medium for an Indian guide known as Silver Birch.

He began his career as founding editor of 'Psychic News' from its inception in 1932 to 1946, after a disagreement with J Arthur Findlay. In 1962, he returned to this role and edited both Psychic News and Two Worlds until his death in 1981.

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