Emil Knudsen

Who was Emil Knudsen?

Emil Knudsen was born and raised in Steinkjer, Norway. Psychic premonitions befell Emil Knudsen during his early childhood. In 1877, at the age of five, he foresaw the burning of the nearby town of Levanger. His ability to “see” continued to develop through his youth, and he became respected as a kind of hero throughout Nord-Trøndelag county. Knudssen is known as a European talented mind-reader of the early 20th century.

In 1905, Knudsen moved to Trondheim, where he was hired by a large textile manufacturer to preside over his first official séance. Soon after, he went on tour throughout the world, demonstrating his abilities as a mind-reader. Using his psychic abilities, he helped solve serious crimes and find missing people and things.

However, Knudsen was most known for his mind-reading capabilities, especially during the times when he traveled abroad. He was able to impress with his ability to read people’s thoughts, and he came to be considered the best psychic in Europe. But Knudsen did not just use his abilities for show; he was very much engaged as a psychic, and many sought out his advice, visiting him privately or sending letters, or using the telephone.

An elderly woman once wrote Knudsen to ask which numbers she should play in the lottery. Knudsen replied, “If I knew that, I would personally buy the number, instead of living as a poor man.”