A man who describes himself as a “medium, healer and teacher” is coming to the Millfield Theatre in Edmonton on April 26.

Tony Stockwell, from Walthamstow, has had umpteen television programmes including Psychic Academy, Psychic Detective, Street Psychic and Psychic School, written four books.

He has taught globally at some of schools for mediumistic development as well as setting up his own school for developing mediums.

On the evening, Tony promises to demonstrate his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones with detailed messages frequently including names, dates and locations and all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empath. The evening may include psychometry, photograph readings and psychic prediction.

I spoke to him to find out more…

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

How did you get your big break?

I was approached to do a new series called Street Psychic for Living TV, around 15 years ago. Things just escalated from there, I also filmed Psychic Detective & Street Psychic in San Francisco. This was great as it gave me exposure to a wider audience in the USA, who are still very supportive.

When was the first time you knew that you had a gift?

Well, I was aware of spirit from a very young age, as long as I can remember really, but never had a name for it or even knew I was that different from everyone else. I can recall seeing Spirit from as young as four. However, when I was 16 years old and went to my first Spiritualist Church it all became clear and I realised what I was seeing, and that not everyone was the same.

What do you love most about being a medium?

The diversity of the work and the diversity of the characters you meet, in this world and the next.

What makes you want to perform to people and families who have lost loved ones? 

It was never a case of me wanting to perform, and it was certainly never my need to work in theatres or on television, as I am actually quite shy. I wanted to communicate with Spirit and the rest just took its own path.

From the moment I started to develop my gift, it was as natural to me as eating and breathing. When you are able to pass on a message to a person or family that has lost a loved one there really is no going back, as the feeling of what has happened is immense. 

Do you find some occasions are easier than others? Do you know why this is? The audiences’ energy? The Venue? Your energy? And what do you do to overcome this?

Yes, some demonstrations are exceptional and some are a struggle. Sometimes you know why (my own state of mind, tiredness, the venue and audience) but often there isn’t a reason or thread. It just happens and you have accept it.

All I do for each demonstration is prepare best I can and strive hard to make the communication clear, but sometimes despite all of this it cannot be my best. I have also done demonstrations feeling totally exhausted for a hard audience and it’s been exceptional.

What would you say to anyone who is wondering whether to come to see the show?

If people haven’t seen a medium work before, come along with an open mind, you may be surprised. The phenomenon of Mediumship is a powerful thing and has the ability to change lives, so why not give it the benefit of doubt?

Any advice for someone intending to attend an evening of mediumship for the first time?

Be relaxed and have no great expectation. Also, do not make your mind up about ‘medimship’ after one demonstration.

What do you say to people who are sceptical?

I don’t really say anything, they are as entitled to their opinions and beliefs as am I and those that do believe. It wouldn’t do for us all to be the same now, would it?

There is a difference between those that are sceptical and those that are open minded but sitting on the fence, as the latter will enquire and will often come along to a show. Some will go away convinced and some will not, that’s just how it is. For the hardened sceptic no proof will ever be enough and they will always find a way to explain away what they have witnessed.

That’s fine with me as that’s their path in life and this is mine, but I have the pleasure in knowing they will one day find out the truth about life after death, but in the meantime them being sceptical is fine with me.