Throughout recorded history, Psychics have been loved, hated, feared, or disbelieved. They have also been the source of intrigue as well as scandal. Despite the complex relationship that humans have with Psychic phenomena, psychics have played an important role in shaping the world around us. In the past, notable psychics decided the marriages of royalty, started wars and planned the fates of nations. Below you will find a short list of the five most famous psychics throughout history.

1) Nostradamus
The most famous psychic in human history, Michel de Nostradame, or Nostradamus, foretold natural as well as political events. Although the wording of many of his predictions is vague, many believers regard Nostradamus’s prophecies as accurate predictions that are in the process of revealing the end of days.

2)Sylvia Browne
Brown is a modern psychic and author who has helped law enforcement solve crimes. One of the most controversial modern psychics, Brown has been featured on many television shows and movies for her supernatural abilities. In addition to her work as an author, Brown opened a church called the “Novus Spiritus.” Today, the church remains open years after Brown’s death in 2013.

3)Uri Geller
Many consider Uri Geller more of a sideshow attraction than a true psychic. However, the Israeli-British psychic, Uri Geller, is one of the most well-known psychics in the modern era. Featured on countless television shows, books, magazines, articles, blogs, and websites for his ability to bend spoons with the power of his mind, Geller has also earned praise for his lesser-known telepathic abilities.

4) John Edward
Many know the American Psychic medium John Edward for his popular television show, “Crossing over with John Edward.” During the show, Edward would give a free psychic reading to his guests, often channelling deceased loved ones of those he was speaking with. Lydia Clar, another famous psychic, predicted that John Edward would become world-famous for his abilities when he was much younger. Today, Clar’s prophecy has been realized and Edward is one of the most famous psychics in the world.

5) Miss Cleo (Youree Dell Harris)
Although not technically a true psychic, for many in America, Miss Cleo was the only “psychic” with whom they had any exposure. Miss Cleo was a famed American television personality, psychic, and spokesperson for a call-in psychic service from 1997 to 2003.