Michael J. Kouri

Ants In Your Pants Publications - Psychic Medium, TV & Film Consultant
Author, Narrator, Prop Master, Set Decorator, Voice Artist, Editor, Director, Model Maker, Filmmaker and Publisher

Los Angeles, California

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About Michael

Michael J. Kouri has known of his psychic abilities since childhood and is currently the published author of over 50 books related to the subjects of Parapsychology, Haunted House Investigations, Healing, Psychic Phenomena, History and Collecting Antiques. He has appeared on dozens of national and international television shows including: Gene Simmons Family Jewels on A&E, NBC’s Open House LA, BBC’s Dead Famous, Barbara Walters daytime talk show: The View, Oprah, The Tonight Show, 20/20, T.V. Guide Channel’s 2007 Pre–Emmy Show with Joan Rivers, The Sharon Osborne Show, Good Morning L.A., KTLA Morning News, Warner Bros. production of: Ghost Ships, French Televisions: Ghost Hunters of the World, BIO Channel: Historical Haunting's of Hollywood, The Discovery Channel, The History Channel: Haunted Alcatraz, The Travel Channel: America’s Most Haunted Places, True Haunting's & Ghost Stories of Southern California, ABC’s: America’s Scariest Ghosts Caught on Videotape, Unsolved Mysteries, Mystic Journey’s–Haunted Hollywood, to name just a few. He is a frequent guest on Coast to Coast with Art Bell and George Noory, Love-Lines with Adam Corolla and Dr. Drew. Pinsky, BBS Radio, Starr 98.7, Kost 103.5, KBIG, KROQ with Kevin and Beane, KLAC with Michael Jackson, KPCC-with Kitty Felde, Home Wizards with Cindy Dole on KFI and many more.

A talented Psychic Medium, Michael has personally read for dozens of movie stars, presidents, royalty and average people alike. He is one of the few mediums today who has the incredible talent of psychometry (reading the vibrations of objects) can see into the Past, Present and Future just by looking at you or shaking your hand, and continues to amaze people around the world with his entertaining lectures, TV, Radio appearances, book and autograph signing events. A fourth generation Southern California native, Michael is also a historian and enjoys sharing his research with his fans through his books. He has written hundreds of articles for magazines, newspapers, online and is the published author of over 50 books to date.

His newest title: The Ghost of Walt Disney & Me came out on Halloween Day 2014. Some of his most famous titles include: Haunted Houses of Pasadena, Haunted Houses of Orange County, True Haunting's on Alcatraz Island, Haunted Houses of Hollywoodland book I. Michael usually writes several books simultaneously.

Mr. Kouri is Clairvoyant, Clairaudient and Clairsentient and is available for in-person & Skype private readings, Psychic Parties, Lectures, Fundraisers, TV, or Motion Picture Consultation, and his widely acclaimed Psychic Seminars. He has studied parapsychology under many top professionals in his field including: Dr. Thelma Moss, Ph.D. of ULCA, Dr. Hazel Denning, Ph.D., Dr. Kenny Kingston, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, the written teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, Alice Bailey, to name a few. He has investigated thousands of haunted sites throughout the country for his books and television appearances during his 30+ year career and is highly respected in the field by his colleagues around the world.

Michael is the only Psychic Medium in the United States who guides his own Ghost tours in: Pasadena, aboard the Queen Mary, Orange County, and specialty tours around the world.
For more info Visit His Website ICGHOSTS.COM
—May all your haunting's be happy!

Unique traits: While I've worked in a wide array within the entertainment industry, I'm currently the published author of over 50 books, have appeared on dozens of national and international TV & Radio shows as a Paranormal Investigator-Psychic Medium, and have worked on a plethora of motion pictures as a Paranormal Consultant. Other areas include building miniature props, creating/decorating sets. I've also worked in the music industry. I'm a trained soloist who has sung Opera, Rock n Roll, Country and Liturgical music, and have done voice overs, sung in major productions, background vocals, have recorded my own albums and enjoy every aspect of my work.

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Investigating a Haunted Mansion that has survived decades after its involvement in the American Civil War for CNN.

Article showcasing my work as a miniaturist in the Los Angeles Times.

Production still of my interview with the director and crew of Insidious Chapter 3 at a very haunted Apartment house similar to the one in the motion picture.

One of my miniature masterpieces was a 1:12th scale castle. Here I look inside one of the windows, while my fingers walk through the door.

Credits

The Darkness (2016)
Film Miscellaneous Crew
ParaNorman (2012)
Film by Sam Fell (Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family and 1 More) Miscellaneous Crew In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don't go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as the accursed dead rise. Together with unexpected new companions, Norman struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
CNN News True Haunting's in Knoxville, Tennessee (2012)
Documentary by CNN News Psychic Medium/Parapsychological Expert Here, Mr. Kouri investigates several antebellum plantation's and historic homes known to be haunted by Plantation owners, Slaves, Civil War Soldiers, Victorian family members and a few modern sprites. Michael created one of his famous "Ghost Tour's" for a group of Hospital Fundraiser auction winners, who joined Michael on this unique investigative adventure to try and see, feel, sense and communicate with the legendary spectral forces known by locals to haunt them. With his keen psychic senses and his love and knowledge of history, Michael provides a spine tingling and historical, educational tour of some of the most beautifully preserved museums in the South during this episode and interview on CNN, which was shown nationwide.
85th Annual Rudolph Valentino Memorial (2012)
Music Soloist, Historian, Speaker Michael spoke about the star of silent films who dies tragically leaving behind a legacy that is still enjoyed and acknowledged to this day. Then he graced the audience with his glorious Lyric Baritone voice by singing selections that were popular during Mr. Valentino's lifetime including the Schubert Ave Maria, Mallotte Lord's Prayer and Panis Angelicus. Mr. Kouri accompanied himself on piano.
Gene Simmons Family Jewels Season 5 Episode 26 "Scaredy Cats" (2010 - 2011)
Television Psychic Medium/Parapsychological Expert In the fifth-season finale, which aired on A & E in January of 2011, Gene is asked to host a show about ghost stories, and he prepares by meeting paranormal expert and psychic medium: Michael J. Kouri aboard the Queen Mary ship, in Long Beach, Ca., which is believed to be haunted. Together with Shannon Tweed and an actor, they investigate the famous ship and Michael conducts a Seance for Gene and the others in the most "haunted" room on the ship.
Coast to Coast Radio -Ghostly California (2007)
Radio by Premier Networks Psychic Medium/Parapsychological Expert Parapsychological Investigator, Michael J. Kouri, has known of his psychic abilities since childhood and is the author of 59 books related to the subject of parapsychology. Throughout his incredible career he has investigated thousands of haunted sites throughout the country, and is considered an expert in the field by his colleagues around the world. Mr. Kouri lectures around the country providing entertaining lectures and psychic seminars. Michael also offers tours of haunted sites in Pasadena, Hollywood and Orange County, California and other cities around the world, current dates are on his funtastic website ICGHOSTS.COM. Psychic medium & parapsychological researcher Michael J. Kouri discussed his investigations into ghosts and haunted sites, particularly in California. One of his forthcoming books deals with the ghosts of motorcyclists who were killed on California highways. In one incident, he "felt the coldest chill" just before a ghost motorcyclist rode right through the car.
Countdown to the Emmys (2006)
TV Movie by With Joan Rivers (History) Psychic Medium/Paranormal Investigator Michael investigates the famous Shrine Auditorium for its legendary ghosts, said to have haunted the building throughout its history. Do the phantom Shriner's still perform their secret rituals, are their ballet specters haunting the green rooms and dressing rooms underneath the stage and did he find evidence of the ghostly orchestra members who mysteriously disappeared decades ago? Joined by a special guest host, Michael explained who the ghosts are, why they haunt and where he saw them most in this world famous old Los Angeles theater,
Dead Famous-Marilyn Monroe Season 1, Episode 3 (2005)
Series by BBC, LivingTV (for) Two Four Television Productions Psychic Medium/Parapsychological Expert
Dead Famous-Jim Morrison Season 1, Episode 5 (2005)
Series Psychic Medium/Parapsychological Expert Los Angeles based Psychic Medium, Michael J. Kouri conducts a Communication Circle (his term for a Seance) at the last home of famed rock star Jim Morrison of "The Doors." During the seance, Michael senses the presence of a dog under the table and asks the spirit if he in fact had a dog living there with him. Listen as the hosts as well as those present during the convocation of spirits are astounded as they hear the bone chilling sound of a dog howling, caught on video, a rare paranormal treat indeed.
Coast to Coast Radio -Seeing Spirits (2004)
Radio by Premier Networks Psychic Medium/Parapsychological Expert Parapsychological Investigator, Michael J. Kouri, has known of his psychic abilities since childhood and is the author of 59 books related to the subject of parapsychology. Throughout his incredible career he has investigated thousands of haunted sites throughout the country, and is considered an expert in the field by his colleagues around the world. Mr. Kouri lectures around the country providing entertaining lectures and psychic seminars. Michael also offers tours of haunted sites in Pasadena, Hollywood and Orange County, California and other cities around the world, current dates are on his funtastic website ICGHOSTS.COM. "I think I'm like a walking antenna," said parapsychological investigator, Michael J. Kouri who shared his history of seeing psychic emanations, dating back to his childhood.
America's Most Haunted Places - Alcatraz (2001)
Series by Indigo Films Psychic Medium/Parapsychological Expert Produced by Indigo Films for the Travel Channel each episode focuses on various tourist attractions across the United States showcasing the most haunted tourist attractions with special guests, experts, paranormal investigators, psychics and mediums in search of the spirits said to haunt them. Shot in a documentary format complete with reenactments, this show is an informative, and entertaining series which holds the viewers attention in its spell binding supernatural interests. The Alcatraz episode outside of San Francisco Bay was especially interesting as world renowned Psychic Medium, Michael J. Kouri investigates the world famous penitentiary: Alcatraz. Michael was the first Psychic Medium to investigate a secret tunnel, which was discovered one day before he arrived on the island and his investigative evidence is not only believable but bone chilling and accurate as revealed by the prison's park rangers. Michael''s astounding revelations surprise the actors hired to reenact the stories he wrote in his books: Haunted Alcatraz and True Haunting's on Alcatraz Island, which helps to make the genuinely scary stories and situations presented therein seem merely fascinating to the viewer. The series does do a terrific job of promoting their locations for the Travel Channel!
The View (2000)
Television by ABC Television Psychic Medium/Paranormal Investigator I was invited to investigate the haunted, historical home of co-anchor Meredith Vieira in New York's Hudson River Valley.
ExploringThe Unknown - Hotel Del Coronado (1999)
Television by ABC Family Channel (Documentary, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi and 1 More) Lead Psychic Medium, Paranormal Investigation team Coordinator Michael J. Kouri and a group of paranormal investigators tackle the world famous Haunted Hot Spot The Hotel Del Coronado. Michael led a on camera Seance in the grand ballroom and he and his team investigated every nook and cranny of the famous antiquated resort in search of the legendary ghosts said to haunt it. Each episode was hosted by Mitch Pileggi of the X-Files. The series focused on topics from ghosts, unexplainable phenomena, UFO's, unsolved crimes and more. Each episode featured historical facts, research and was shot in a documentary style. .
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Film by M. Night Shyamalan (Drama, Mystery and Thriller) Miscellaneous Crew Malcom Crowe is a child psychologist who receives an award on the same night that he is visited by a very unhappy ex-patient. After this encounter, Crowe takes on the task of curing a young boy with the same ills as the ex-patient. This boy "sees dead people". Crowe spends a lot of time with the boy (Cole) much to the dismay of his wife. Cole's mom is at her wit's end with what to do about her son's increasing problems. Crowe is the boy's only hope. Written by Jeff Mellinger <jmell@uclink4.berkeley.edu>