MEET MARGARET

Margaret Downey has been a critical thinker from early childhood. Seeking rational explanations of how things work began at age four when she tore off the head of her “talking” doll to find out how the sound “Mama” was made. The discovery of the “crier” mechanism encouraged Downey to continue seeking knowledge and exposing claims of the supernatural.

It is never too early to teach and advocate critical thinking, and Downey enjoys answering tough questions from children as they seek to understand the world around them. The hope for further scientific advances lies in the younger generations.

Margaret Downey is not afraid to conduct a television interview sitting under a ladder. In 2002, talk-show host Wally Kennedy of WPVI’s, AM Philadelphia labeled Downey “The least superstitious person in the nation.”

Ms. Downey collects information about superstitions from all over the world. She is an interesting guest for television, radio, and schools.