Celebrity Psychic's Crystal Ball And Other Items Go Up For Auction

BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA) --- Jeane Dixon predicted the future for politicians and the social elite in Washington, D.C. She died in 1997.

On Sunday, July 26, 2009, more than 400 of Dixon's antique and vintage items will go up for auction at Sloans & Kenyon Auctioneers and Appraisers in Bethesda, Md.

Dixon's books, paintings, two beds, designer clothes, a wishing well and her crystal ball will all be up for grabs at the auction.

Base price range from $50 to $5,000. The final auction price will also include a 19.5% buyer's commission.

At her death, the internationally-known "celebrity clairvoyant" had collected a whole swath of fine furniture and artworks. She owned a house in Northwest Washington.

Dixon was a personal psychic to Nancy Reagan. A Roman Catholic, Dixon wrote that her ability to see the future was a 'gift from god.'

"Some of her observations were astute," says Arthur Corazzini of Bethesda. He is visiting the auction house on the first day of public viewing of the items.

It is public knowledge that some people believe Dixon correctly predicted the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

"You don't really have to believe in the occult to appreciate the contributions she made interacting with political players," says Corazzini.

I am not a psychic , but I can tell you the crystal ball has generated the most excitement," says Stephanie Kenyon, president of the auction house. She says the ball captures Dixon's spirit, mystique and romance.

"It's hard to say what [the crystal ball] will bring. I think we'd have to have another clairvoyant weigh in on the possibility of the high price."

The wardrobe and rhinestone collar of Mike the Magicat, Dixon's beloved pet will also be for sale.

Kenyon says the auction house are getting calls from locals and across the globe in Italy and England.

"People remember Jeane Dixon fondly. People say 'Oh, my mother followed her predictions, read her horoscope column everyday.' [They] would love to have some small memento," Kenyon says.