Bernard Ilsley - The London Medium - Writer, Producer, Performer.
About Bernard Ilsley
For more than four decades, Bernard Ilsley has worked professionally as a medium, giving private readings, public demonstrations and theatre appearances across the United Kingdom and the United States. Known professionally as The London Medium, he has built a distinctive career at the intersection of mediumship, public performance and the unexplained.
His journey has been anything but conventional. From an early fascination with the unseen, his life developed into a career that has taken him into theatres, radio and television studios, historic houses, private homes and some quite unexpected corners of society. Over the years, I have read for people from every walk of life, and my work has acquired an almost legendary aura around some of the unusual people, places and experiences that have crossed my path.
Known professionally as The London Medium, my approach has always remained very simple. I believe that mediumship should be direct, natural and sincere. I have never wanted to tell people what they should believe. I simply share what I experience and allow them to make up their own minds.
My career has included appearances on British television and radio, public events throughout the UK and performances in America, including California and the East Coast. Alongside my public work, I have continued to give private consultations to clients internationally.
Many of the extraordinary encounters and experiences from my life have also found their way into my writing.
My first book, Divinus Spiritus, explores mediumship, spirit communication and some of the remarkable events that have shaped my understanding of the unseen world. Its companion volume, Ultra Velum, goes further beyond the veil into history, symbolism, ancient ideas, extraordinary coincidences and the people and places that have become part of a much larger story.
After more than four decades, I remain as fascinated by these subjects as I was at the beginning.
There are still questions to be asked, mysteries to explore, and perhaps most importantly, doors that have not yet been opened.
Latest News
NEW RELEASE, Ultra Velum Beyond the Veil
19 September 2026
Ultra Velum, the new book by Bernard Ilsley, The London Medium, explores mediumship, symbolism, history and the Seven Keys, with its launch at Chatsworth House on 16 October 2026.
I enjoyed attending the show! It was awesome to see Bernard in action, sharing his gifts with the audience. Never have I seen anyone like him before. Thank you, Ridgefield Playhouse, for hosting the show!
Lisa Erlacher Jovanelly - (USA) 2019
Bernard, I enjoyed your book. Thank you for the reading. I was comforted and affirmed.
Suzy Coulter
Suzy (New York) - 2019
Friday cannot come soon enough. Looking forward to speaking with you. You have always been spot on with me.
Barb (New York) - 2018
Hello Bernard. How very exciting this pre-book tour must be. I only wish that I was in the UK during this time so that I could personally applaud you and your uncanny abilities. Thank you, Bernard, for all that you have accomplished in Europe, the UK and here in the USA.
Don (New York, USA) - 2006
You have been like a knight in shining armour to me over the past six or seven months, and I want to thank you for your help.
Eliza (UK) - 2003
Bernard was tapped in, tuned in, and turned on to his channels and Spirit Guides last night at The New Vic Theatre. He walked onto the stage, took in his audience as he said hello, and immediately started doing open clairvoyant readings. The energy frequencies he receives are so amazing. I have never been in the presence of anything like this in my life. Answers to lifelong questions, and names he could never know. A gifted being, a receiver. Thank you to you, dear Bernard!
Shelley V. (California) - 2018
Thank you once again for the thought provoking reading!
Barb (Florida) - 2001
Thank you very much for your kindness and insight. Everything you said made a lot of sense. I really appreciate it. Namaste.
Kevin (Ireland) - 2002
I saw you many years ago and you were very accurate. I would like another reading.
Ashwinder (UK) - 1999
Dear Bernard, thank you so much for my reading. It made me feel much, much better. Thank you also for the reading last year. It was dead on, and Aphrodite did send her arrows! Thank you for cheering me up. With best wishes.
Diana (UK) -2000