In 1931 Edgar Cayce founded the Association for Research and Enlightenment , Inc. ( A.R.E. ) headquartered in Virginia Beach , Virginia . Today there are Edgar Cayce Centers in 18 other countries throughout the world . Members of Cayce 's organization , the Association for Research and Enlightenment ( A.R.E. ) exist worldwide and Edgar Cayce Centers are found in more than 35 countries .