This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. David E. Kahn, 290 Riverside Drive, New York, New York, this 1st day of December, 1927, appertaining to the organization of a Club in the East for the purpose of studying Psychic Phenomena.

Present: Edgar Cayce; David E. Kahn, Conductor; Bella Sidelman (?), Steno.

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1. DEK: You will tell us how to organize a Club in the East for the study of the work and the readings given through the being of Edgar Cayce, who is also in the room. You will tell us how to carry out this work, the name we should use, and general information for the development and benefit of the Institute of the research society known as "The Association of National Investigators." We will then ask you questions; you will speak slowly and distinctly.
2. EC: Yes, we have the minds of many as respecting such organizations. These should be crystalized into the regular form or manner in which such study groups or bands of individuals would organize for a definite purpose. As to such groups studying for the BENEFIT of the Institute, rather let the Institute supply the study for the individuals, and the efforts of that as is accomplished by the study be applied in the lives of those STUDYING same. As to such associations or such groups, first determine the purpose, the purport and the place which such a study would have in the field of study or studies as are being made in the various centers where such groups may be gathered or interested in such study. As for the Association and Institute at Virginia Beach, that as organized there - correct; a very good plan to follow. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) Whom should we invite to join the Club in New York City?
   (A) Every Member in the City.
4. (Q) Should we take in new members for the first meeting?
   (A) Take in every member who seeks knowledge through those channels.
5. (Q) What subjects should we endeavor to discuss to keep the interest of the first members?
   (A) Purpose of organization.
6. (Q) Should there be additional dues for these members?
   (A) Dependent upon the purpose for which this is to be used.
7. (Q) Should this Club be subsidiary to the Society of National Investigators?
   (A) Yes, to the Association of National Investigators. This is THE association, if properly studied.
8. (Q) Should additional clubs be organized in the beginning, like in New Rochelle and other suburban cities to New York?
   (A) Dependent upon the interest of such members. The members desiring to study such as is set forth as the purpose of the Association should signify same by seeking to pass such study along. If that has awakened such consciousness that such knowledge, such study will do good, then spread it. If not, do not spread it.
9. (Q) Shall the Association Headquarters in Virginia and its organization there act as the governing power for the smaller clubs?
   (A) In the same manner and way as the name "Association of National Investigators" would indicate. "Taxation without Representation is Tyranny", and those so interested may govern their individual club or organization as any state or any corporate body member of another corporate body.
10. (Q) Would additional rules be necessary to govern the individual bodies or has it been taken care of in the present Organization at Virginia Beach?
    (A) As given that Organization correct; an example well to follow.
11. (Q) When would be the best time to form the club in New York City?
    (A) Now.
12. (Q) How often should these meetings be held?
    (A) That depends upon the club or its members.
13. (Q) What is advised by the Forces as to the number of meetings advisable?
    (A) Dependent upon the location and the interest of those members, for do not make such as to be burdensome, else the good may be defeated in such work.
14. (Q) Would it not be advisable to have smaller groups in the beginning?
    (A) Dependent upon the purpose of such groups.
15. (Q) How will the interest of the Professor at Columbia, with whom we discussed the matter yesterday, be brought into the organization?
    (A) We do not find such, for each individual must find within self that corresponding answer as is set forth in the purpose of such organization, and with that response desire and seek to gain and give good from same.
16. (Q) How shall we present the purpose?
    (A) How shall we present the purpose answers itself in those seeking knowledge; they will seek to know such purpose.
17. (Q) What is meant by "purport"?
    (A) Standard set.
18. (Q) Which of the members present should take care of the first organization work?
    (A) Best that each form a group of their own.
19. (Q) Should any publicity be given the study of this work at the present time?
    (A) Why should there be? Individual seeking knowledge does not desire to advertise that he has NOT knowledge! In the formation of such groups, let that be in each as is set forth in the lesson of the frontispiece of the pamphlet presenting the Association's purpose. Let each Chairman, each Secretary and President of such groups be in accord with those of the Association as a whole, supplying, furnishing to each such information, such data as is needed for those desiring to know the work of the Association. See?
20. (Q) Is not the purpose to find out "what" and "why" I am?
    (A) To find out "what" and "why" I am.
21. (Q) Is there any other advice that these willing minds should have for their proper guidance to be successful in developing the small groups?
    (A) Apply that knowledge in hand - then more may be given thee.
22. (Q) Is it pleasing to the Forces the attitude which is presented by these minds tonight?
    (A) Go and do all - all that is in thine heart!
23. (Q) Is not this purpose accomplished through hard study and hard work?
    (A) Well, and in exchange of ideas and ideals, for these are known by comparison.
24. (Q) What should be the first reading or type of information presented at the organization meeting of the New York Club No. 1?
    (A) That may be determined by those who form such Club rather than by forcing any issue.
25. (Q) Should any special books be consulted on the organization work of small study groups on Psychic Phenomena?
    (A) Not asked properly.
26. (Q) Are there any books which will enlighten the minds of the members of the small study groups on Psychic Phenomena?
    (A) No books will enlighten along the subject of psychic investigation. Many may be sought and many may be studied but only in comparison is this accomplished. Let one work with the other, see?
27. (Q) Will David Belasco, who is now being sought, by one of the minds present, meet with this group?
    (A) Not No. 1.
28. (Q) Have we approached Mr. Belasco properly?
    (A) Have not reached him yet; the approach is well.
29. (Q) When will the letter reach him?
    (A) That may not be seen. Unless it moves from where it is it will not reach him.
30. (Q) Who has it at present?
    (A) It is pigeon-holed in a desk.
31. (Q) Should second attempt be made to reach him?
    (A) Has this anything to do with the question of organization?
32. We are through.

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