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Memorandum to Mr. Tolson from L, B, Nichols Re: Extrasensory Perception, Information Concerning Numerous questions were asked of Mr. Foos following the demonstration an we most binnt in his questioning in attempts to find out if there were any "gimmicks" involved. ‘Mr. Foos was quite evasive in his answers and refused to discuss his methods of instruction, He also refused to allow a demonstration of the young boy reading documents enclosed in a briefcase or reading through the walls of a room. He claimed, however, that this could be done and that he would be willing to have this act performed at a later date. Mr. Foos spoke continually of learning the principles of extrasensory perception through constant reading-of-the Bible.---He Claimed, ~~ ---~ however, to be an atheist in his beliefs. Mr. Foos has appeared before medical officials at Duke University, the Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C., various medical associations in New York City, and before various graips in Richmond, Virgnia. He has never charged admission. He is, however, according to his own explanation, attempting to initiate interest so that funds will be subscribed for a clinic for the blind in Richmond, Virginia, which he hopes to head. , ; b7 a Mr durin the above-mentioned demonstration, requested that te tiricescreeccscemaecerat a statement indicating that his daughter could not see during the demonstration. This invitation was refused for obvious reasons. Mr. Foos did not know at the time that was employed by the FBI, bg Foos may, of course, be attempting to commercialize on a "fake trick" he and his daughter and the young boy have perfected. On the other hand, there is a possibility that Foos does have extrasensory perception abilities, This, of course, is something we cannot afford to overlook in our work but we should not, however, under any circumstances allow Foos the privilege of indicating to ~ ~~ outsiders the FBI is interested in his work. He should be given no opportunity to use the FBI in any manner which would further his own interests. It is believed advisable, however, to have checks made with CIA and the Intelligence Division of the Army to determine what reaction those agencies had after witnessing the . demonstration as put on by Foos, his daughter, and the young boy traveling with them. Mihacth. ind: ACTION: As indicated above, the Domestic Intelligence Division, Liaison Section, | should eat obtain further information from the Armgand CIA relative to this _ - matter, »~ co ela OA ut a . , PAC be eon FAS 4 soe v4 1 - My 4 . ib oe ie 75 Ser en Ted 2) 624" one - ve & seis Phi2ls?. tinttow & 4 Felli 9817 ee ee - _ Mee eem gw tte