John Edward McGee Jr. (born October 19, 1969) is an American television personality, author and "psychic medium." Born in Glen Cove, New York, Edward says he was convinced at a young age that he could become a psychic. After writing his first book on the subject in 1998, Edward became a well-known and controversial figure in the United States with his shows broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel beginning in July 2000 and We TV since May 2006.