I get asked that
frequently. Especially from those who have
never unfortunately heard of him.
It
would be easy to say "why not?", assume that I
have way too much time on my hands or that I was
somehow seeking to gain from it financially.
All of which are less than accurate. The
main reason is so that we don't forget.
This website started as a "just for fun"
remembrance and memorial to a man's life and
career. Information and images have been
added and updated as they have become available
over the years and I plan to maintain it.
In all this is a fan page / memorial.
While opinions will undoubtedly vary about his
actual psychic abilities, Criswell was
indisputably an accomplished entertainer,
showman, author, actor and yes at times a party
favor. He touched the lives of millions
through books, newspapers, radio and the movies
and deserves to be remembered. I cannot
grant him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame -
this is as close as I can come.
No, I
never knew him personally. Though I have
been contacted over the years by those who were
either related to him or did
know him personally. Most just want to express
their thanks for keeping his memory alive.
One of my favorites was a woman who knew him as
a teenager. Criswell would visit their
home and once when asked if he truly had "the
gift" Criswell answered that he did, until he
started taking money for it.
So, call
this website what you will. Criswell loved
to entertain and loved the spotlight. I
believe he would have approved of this website,
after all - he knew it would happen.
Enjoy!
