"Encounters and Experiences: Meeting Christopher Moon and using Telephone to the Dead
By: Dolores Rose Lucivero

This past September I had the opportunity to attend Univ-Con held in State College, PA. Having grown up in a family who was very opened-minded to the unexplained, life after death, and the paranormal I was very excited to meet others who had an interest in the unknown, and to learn from the workshops provided. I was also extremely elated to sit in on Christopher Moon's panel and demonstration of the Telephone to the Dead.

Like many people who had the viewed the episode of Paranormal State where 'The Box' also known as Telephone to the Dead made its appearance, I was captivated. This was a piece of equipment which allowed the living to communicate with the other side, with their loved ones who had passed. How cool would it be to speak with my Uncle Frank, hear his voice once again? How many people who had watched that episode on TV must have felt the same way that I did. How many people in the world longed to have just one more moment with their loved one who had passed or was stolen from them? How many people believed that Telephone to the Dead and Christopher Moon was nothing but a hoax? How many people out there refused to believe that it wasn't just random radio waves we were hearing through 'The Box'? And here, at Univ-Con I was mere feet away from this relatively new tool, and the man who travels the country explaining how he came to own 'The Box', and how he has brought closure to many people by helping them connect with the deceased loved ones. The crowd at the session I was in requested he perform a demonstration, and Chris was more than happy to oblige. He asked for a volunteer and I enthusiastically raised my hand wishing to be called on. Because I needed to....I had needed to connect with my uncle as I was hurting so badly. Just as I saw the woman whom he picked had needed to connect with her brother on the other side so badly.

Don't get me wrong...I may have had my own personal experience with seeing my deceased grandparents when I was only six years old....and I believed. I may have had my cards read and sometimes the session was accurate, and others it was complete bogus. And even though I am a believer in the afterlife, I was raised to be skeptical of certain practices or situations. So when I asked about booking a session with Chris and the Telephone to the Dead, I was leery. Did I want to use my money on a concept which is so controversial and not always the clearest way to communicate? Did I want to open myself up to an utter stranger who without a doubt would witness my tears if this was successful? Would I be able to share this experience with family or friends without them thinking me a lunatic? Calling my house to get feedback on my booking a session, I was surprised to be given 'the green light' and told to call back after my session with Chris was complete to let them know how it went.

Chris greeted me warmly at one end of the hall, and led me to a bench to conduct our session. I had been a bit surprised that we were not going to be in a private area, but still looked forward to connecting to the other side. Just as Chris quietly explained to me about how he communicated with a 'spirit technician' on the other side by the name of Ty who helped locate the person whom you wished to contact. Whipping out a bunch of tissues, I explained to Chris that I wanted to contact my Uncle Frank. Chris guided me through the initial steps with such gentleness that I began to relax beside him. 'Spirit technician'Ty and Chris seemed to have the failure banter which I have with my own friends and family, and it helped to keep me calm....as my uncle made slow progress coming forward to reach out to me. Of course I wanted results immediately and was slightly disappointed that Frank didn't all but burst forward shouting 'here I am' but I believe that things happen for a reason. As my uncle took baby steps with his interaction with me, and relayed some messages which did make sense, I didn't understand certain terminology that Chris and Ty were using when discussing why Frank was so reluctant to come forward...Chris was reassuring to me, explaining the verbiage Ty and he was using, and reassured me that I would get to speak with my uncle. And I believed Chris. He could have easily said 'Oh well, for a hundred dollars more I can get you a better connection' or 'Well, we tried...he doesn't want to talk....thanks for your patronage, better luck next time.' But he didn't. Chris Moon placed a friendly hand on my shoulder for comfort and said to keep trying.

Unexpectedly another presence was speaking, a woman.....and she coaxed Frank forward and I was able to communicate freely with Frank. I think that when someone books a session with Telephone to the Dead, they expect to hear the exact voice of their loved ones. Some of the times Frank sounded like himself...other times he did not. But when we spoke about the Yankees (Frank was an avid NY Yankee fan) that was his voice true--blue. Of course I broke down several times when speaking with Frank, and never once did Chris snicker or make me feel uncomfortable. It was the opposite...I felt safe with Chris next to me, helping me heal by having this session. He laughed at some of mine and Frank's moments, as I laughed, and he became quiet on the more solemn ones. The surprise for me was the woman who had helped with bringing Frank across for communication. It was my grandmother....and she validated that I did see her all those years ago when I was a child. This was the first time I ever got to speak with my grandmother....and it was a very joyous moment for me. My cousin did come through at the end and passed along some messages.

When someone brings up Telephone to the Dead, I smile...especially when they profess it to not be accurate or a true form of communication. I challenge them to try it for themselves and then voice their opinion. Yes I went in to my session hopeful, and wanting to believe...but I also went in skeptical. I am very pleased with the session. And I am grateful to have made a new friend in meeting Christopher Moon. I truly believe he is doing the work of a higher power....bringing closure, bringing joy and bringing peace to both the living and the dead as we continue to communicate with one another."
Dolores Rose Lucivero