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Magnus Guides
As this was the first occasion of seeing a film dealing with mediumship, I was unsure about what to expect. The possibility of watching a lengthy piece of philosophical exposition somehow did not appeal to me.
However, it was evident within the first minute or so, this was not going to be a 'typical' movie. The graphics and overall production are really excellent and the content kept my full attention for the full hour and twenty minutes, and I was disappointed when it finished.
Produced by Michael Courtney-Hunt, the film presents Colin Fry as the man and the medium: this is achieved by a clever alternation throughout the tape between trance addresses through which Magnus communicates, and Colin speaking about himself' his mediumship and the overall subject of survival.
Colin presents himself as an articulate and knowledgeable speaker, discussing the concept of development and how the primary aim of mediumship should be, service', together with his view of Spiritualist churches, including amusing anecdotes which demonstrate, all too clearly, the human dimension of Spiritualism.
The tape also includes filming of an entranced Colin with Magnus speaking to a church congregation and answering a wide range of questions. In responding, the full and distinct personality of Magnus is plainly evident.
The producer has achieved a clever balance which reveals a multi-dimensional image of Spiritualism, and the tape concludes by leaving the viewer thinking that he/she wants to see more. The tape is undoubtedly worth obtaining for its content and the professionalism apparent in its making.
However, as we do not know what situation physical mediumship, or indeed Spiritualism will find itself in the next century/millennium, a tape such as this may also be of immense value for those who live in the future and wish to see those things we are fortunate enough to witness at the present time.
DJN ( Noah's Ark Society )
Magnus Guides
"The greatest lie is death, there is no death"
Having sanctioned the recording of his words for this production, Magnus returns to impart knowledge from his side of life, through physical and trance medium Colin Fry.
It is evident that Colin has a natural ability to deliver messages and it is rare to encounter versatility and compassion of this kind. Colin talks of Magnus, and invites you to make up your own mind regarding life after death insisting that the message of Spiritualism is more important than the messages.
Discussed are thought provoking issues relating to religion, at which juncture the soul enters the body, when sentience occurs and the dissolution of life.
Other topics include the untimely loss of loved ones, perpetrators of violent acts and their fate, upcoming earth changes, and life on other planets.
His compassion for mankind being borne out of the understanding extended to him on his passing to Spirit, Magnus will instill that the underlying message that to aspire to unconditional love should be our supreme goal.
This production then is an introduction to Colin's work and before you see him personally, as you surely will, it will enable you to prepare your own enquiries.
"What Spiritualism needs is more mediumship of the Colin Fry variety... The group in Spirit, who have chosen Colin Fry must be be pleased with their exponent"
Editor - Psychic News
Magnus Guides
Many admirers will be particularly pleased to learn of this DVD of Colin Fry in trance. It features an extended interview with the medium intercut with film of his trance question-and-answer sessions. "The message is more important than the messages." Colin tells us. By this he means, of course, that the message of Spiritualism itself is absolutely vital: the truth of survival of bodily death is all-important and must inspire everything we do. We all value genuine messages, but as Colin is at pains to stress, just attending demonstrations in the hope of getting communications and ignoring the philosophy and central truths of Spiritualism must be considered fundamentally misguided.
The DVD, intended as an introduction to Colin's work, authentically captures the atmosphere and feeling of these special occasions, as anyone who has been present can attest. We are told by Magnus that the soul enters the body at conception. Various moral dilemmas, such as abortion, are discussed. Abortion is morally wrong, but we are told that we must show compassion and understanding towards those who may resort to it. Comfort is given to those who are coping with the loss of loved ones who have passed to the Spirit World.
The fate of violent offenders in the next life is described. Genetic engineering and other abominations against nature are clearly condemned and an ethic of compassion of empathy is passionately advocated. The existence of life on other planets is also discussed.
In all these matters wisdom, compassion and humour shine through. Seeing these trance addresses on DVD certainly make you actually want to go along and see Colin demonstrate in person.
Colin and his guide exhort us to aspire to unconditional love for all our fellow beings: this must include our dear animal companions. This DVD can be warmly recommended and deserves a wide circulation.
Owen Doyle. Two Worlds.
A Voice From The Light
As popular as they have been, entitled, 'A Voice from the Light', this is a ground breaking film that seeks to bring Magnus, the spiritual guide who speaks through medium Colin Fry, to virtual life.
The spiritually edifying contents of 'A Voice From The Light' are compelling enough, but there is also fascinating information about Magnus himself, and this is reflected in a wonderful spirit inspired portrait of him on the DVD cover.
Shakti Joy is the Australian psychic artist who painted the 'old man', as Colin calls him, and he was personally thrilled when he received the picture. Colin told PN that it is the absolute image of Magnus as he sees him today, and even as he first saw him (all those years ago) when he was a child.
The new production made by Michael Courtney-Hunt of 'Tribute' and 'Magnus Guides' fame, is set to break `box office records'.
Editor - Psychic News.
A Voice From The Light
In my review of the `Magnus Guides' production in March 1999, I commented upon the obvious professionalism accompanying its production. I therefore did not consider it possible that this could be duplicated, or improved upon: however on seeing 'A Voice From The Light', I must now acknowledge I was in error.
This title presents a fascinating insight into the mediumship of Colin Fry and the overall subject of successful physical mediumship. At the beginning, Colin says the DVD (now on DVD), is to develop, extend and expand upon what had been presented in the previous one, and this is certainly achieved. The DVD not only presents Colin working as a medium, but Colin as a person: it includes photographs of him as a youngster with his family. This serves as an important reminder that mediums are persons rather than merely information-relaying machines as some would appear to view them.
There are also several lengthy pieces of Magnus taIking, some of which are occasions of `question and answer sessions' with audience members. In these, Magnus is asked a wide range of questions, and he deals with the relevant subjects: these cover a wide range of topics such as reincarnation, suicide, animal survival, unacceptable mediumship and euthanasia, to name but a few.
In one of his talks, Magnus discusses the passage from this world to the next and how some are unable' to accept this transition due to obsession with the earth and the physical realm. In this respect he mentions the work of rescue circles and how Spirit works in cooperation with circle members to assist those who have gone astray.
Part of the production has Magnus recalling his earthly life and with obvious sadness he describes how he was governed by materialism. Having described his earthly life as a 'waste', he warns that we should not waste those opportunities which arise. As Magnus speaks of his mistakes, the DVD presents imagery of the period when Magnus lived. During this time, and others, there is a pleasant musical background. As in `Magnus Guides', the DVD includes a clever alternation between Colin and Magnus.
On one of the several occasions when Colin speaks about his mediumship, he refers to his work overseas and mentions how on these travels he has realised the good fortune of Spiritualists in Britain with their history, writers, and network of churches lacking in so many countries overseas. He stresses that such journeys overseas are not glamorous but hard work and undertaken to spread the message of Spirit with the reward of knowing he has been able to provide evidence to sitters. He adds that wherever he goes, he encounters the same type of person - those who are receptive, or sceptical, or wholly cynical and unwilling to accept any form of evidence. The DVD, lasting 89 minutes, does not suddenly end as so often happens with recordings, but gently finishes with a series of photographs and imagery which cannot fail to move anyone who is watching.
I cannot do anything but warmly recommend this DVD.
DJN ( Noah's Ark Society )
Nearer the Light
This DVD is the third in the series of "Magnus Guides," or the teachings of Magnus through the trance mediumship of Colin Fry. For those who do not know Magnus, he is the spokesman for a spirit group called The Diamond. He speaks through Colin with the impeccable English, manners and courtesy of the Victorian age in which he lived.
Beautifully filmed, mostly in Spiritualist churches, Magnus is heard answering questions on many topics from disabled children and the reunion of loved ones to premature passing, time and space, and lost civilisations. We are also given an intimate portrait of Colin. As a boy medium, he felt uncomfortable because "You do not have the years behind you to know what you are supposed to be doing." However, he questioned Spirit - and always received satisfactory answers. Therefore, when his headmaster told him that "Your function is to listen and not to question," he decided that school was not for him!
Children feature prominently in the first part of this compelling DVD. Magnus
is asked why some are born disabled. Part of his answer is that some choose
to have impediments in order to teach us the lessons of compassion and love.
There is none that needs to be called handicapped, he asserts, for there is
no reason why they cannot experience life to the full, to the limit of their
disability.
Interwoven with Magnus' philosophy are illustrations from everyday life.
We meet Jessica, born with a hole in the heart, who passed at eighteen months with her earthly existence complete, but who in that short space touched the hearts of many. Then there are those who pass prematurely, like Desmond, aged ten, who died at Aberfan in 1966, when the village school was buried with coal slurry, claiming the lives of 116 children. Desmond returned to tell his mother that he was perfectly happy in the spirit world and with his best friend. (The day before the tragedy, we are told, a child was on record as saying, "I dreamed I went to school and something black had come down all over it.")
Magnus is asked about babies who pass on when there is no family in the spirit realms yet to care for them. He explains that they are given to those who would have liked to have children on earth, but were unable to do so. "How do we recognise one another in Spirit?" is another point raised. Magnus says it is in much the same way that we do on earth.
Asked about time, Magnus answers that on the other Side it is not measured in hours and days, adding, "A hundred years for me is like what you would call a passing moment".
What a pity that comparatively few people will see this DVD. It ought to be shown on television for the millions...
Two Worlds.
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