EVER find yourself thinking of someone just before they phone you out of the blue? Or have you had a bad feeling for no reason, then received upsetting news?

If so, you may have experienced an everyday example of Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) - which paranormal researchers refer to as "psychic".

Before you write off ESP as a load of old crystal balls, be aware that it's becoming big business for some. The world's first Psychic Museum was opened last year in York, by Jonathan Cainer and it offers experiments to test your clairvoyant powers.

But why trek there when you can test your psychic skills from the comfort of your own armchair with our fun quiz? Just select one of the answers to each of these questions, tot up your total, and look up your spookily-accurate score to see just how psychic you really are...

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1 Do you dream in colour?

A No, in black and white.

B Yes. Sometimes I dream of things which later happen, too.

C I can barely remember what happened to me last week, let alone what I dreamt last night.

2 What type of person are you?

A Organised and logical.

B Creative - a budding Picasso.

C My mind jumps from one thought to the next.

3 If you met a long-lost friend by chance, how would you react?

A Well, I'd been meaning to look them up.

B It's strange, but it's a small world.

C It would be the perfect chance for them to pay back the £10 they owe.

4 How quickly do you form opinions about people?

A I wait until I get to know them.

B I instantly like or dislike someone.

C My gut instincts are usually spot on, but I've been wrong.

5 Do you believe in luck?

A No, you create your own future.

B Sometimes - a few strange things have happened.

C Yes, whatever I need just turns up.

6 Have you ever had a bad feeling visiting a particular place?

A Occasionally but I've put it down to feeling tired and cranky.

B I can't say that I've ever picked up "bad vibes".

C Yes, and I also stay away from people who drain me.

7 What do you see when you stare at the clouds?

A People's faces, animals - all sorts.

B Odd outlines, mostly funny shapes.

C Clouds, a blue or grey sky - all the usual stuff.

8 If you're feeling stressed do you tend to have problems with electrical equipment?

A Sometimes my computer crashes and things break.

B Yes, I get electric shocks from light switches and the TV.

C Never, my fuses rarely blow either.

9 Have you ever seen a ghost?

A Yes, I've had several supernatural encounters.

B No, they don't exist.

C No, but sometimes I feel like I'm being watched. I just put it down to my imagination.

10 If you get lost when driving what action do you take?

A I never get lost, I've got a strong sense of direction.

B I look at a map or stop and ask someone the way.

C I follow my nose knowing I'll arrive eventually.

11 When the phone rings do you know who's calling?

A All the time.

B No. Anyway it's unplugged at home - I'm avoiding someone.

C Only if I'm expecting the call.

12 What's your opinion of ESP?

A I'm open-minded but not totally convinced.

B I believe in it 100 per cent.

C It's a load of old codswallop.

HOW DID YOU SCORE?

1 A - 2; B - 3; C - 1

2 A - 1; B - 3; C - 2

3 A - 3; B - 2; C - 1

4 A - 1; B - 3; C - 2

5 A - 1; B - 2; C - 3

6 A - 2; B - 1; C - 3

7 A - 3; B - 2; C - 1

8 A - 2; B - 3; C - 1

9 A - 3; B - 1; C - 2

10 A - 2; B - 1; C - 3

11 A - 3; B - 1; C - 2

12 A - 2; B - 3; C - 1

YOUR ESP RATING IS..

12 POINTS

THERE'S not a ghost of a chance that you're remotely clairvoyant. Try to free your mind, let your imagination run wild and go with your intuition instead of your logic. You might even enjoy it.

13 TO 18 POINTS

YOU show some signs of psychic ability but are letting your logical brain block or dismiss your unusual experiences. If you want to tune into your special skills, try reading psychic development books which you'll find in the Mind, Body, Spirit section of your local bookshop or library.

18+ POINTS

YOU'VE got ESP potential, but then you had a strange feeling I was going to tell you that, didn't you? Perhaps you should try to boost your skills... Contact The National Federation Of Spiritual Healers (0845 1232777 or http://www.nfsh.org.uk/) who can put you in touch with a reputable psychic in your area, and they can teach you how to hone your special gifts.

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FOR more on York's Psychic Museum, or to take part in one of their paranormal experiments (below), call 0800 1389788 or visit www.psychicmuseum.com

Shan.

ps. my score was 28 .... and I know I have ESP abilities that I got from my maternal grandmother.