James Van Praagh is hailed throughout the world as a pioneer of the mediumship movement and is considered one of the most widely recognized and accurate spiritual mediums working today. A “survival evidence medium,” he provides evidential proof of life after death through highly detailed messages from the spiritual realm. He is recognized annually on the Watkins List of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People – a prestigious list of spiritual teachers, activists, authors, and thinkers.

James Van Praagh is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen spiritual classics including Talking to Heaven, Adventures of the Soul, The Power of Love, and Wisdom from Your Spirit Guides. Hailed worldwide as a pioneer of the mediumship movement, he is recognized as one of the most accurate spiritual mediums working today. 

James has appeared on virtually every national radio and television show including OPRAH, Larry King Live, Dr. Phil, 48 Hours, The View, Chelsea Lately, Coast To Coast, and many more. Host of the nationally syndicated show Beyond, he also created the mini-series Living With The Dead and The Dead Will Tell starring Eva Longoria. He was the creative force and producer of CBS’s long-running series The Ghost Whisperer, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt.   

In 2015, James created The James Van Praagh School of Mystical Arts, an online community where students explore spiritual topics like intuition, mediumship, mindfulness, healing grief, and more. The school offers a variety of learning experiences, including professional certifications, advanced mentoring programs, and audio and video courses. 

James also shares insights and messages from the Spirit realms through his website and blog at and via social media.