original_query: What was Hereward Carrington known for?
query: What was Hereward Carrington known for?
answer: Hereward Carrington was a British-born American investigator of psychic phenomena and author. He wrote over 100 books on subjects including the paranormal, psychical research, conjuring, stage magic, and alternative medicine. He also investigated high-profile cases of apparent psychic ability and was known for his work exposing fraudulent mediums.