Tannis Braun

Tannis Braun is a noted psychic and parapsychologist, as well as the founder of the Braun Institute for Higher Learning. He claims to be able to bilocate.

Background
According to Alex, Tannis was "a hot ticket on the talk show circuit" in the 1990s.

He is also a bestselling author of multiple books on paranormal phenomena, including The Ghost Within.

Personality
Tannis has a warm personality, and seems to be open towards meeting new people. According to Alex, he is "a good hiking companion".

Relationships
Alex Reagan: Tannis is friendly with Alex, and allows her to observe and accompany him on his search for Sebastian Torres.

Dr. Richard Strand: Tannis is less openly hostile to Dr. Strand than most other paranormal experts. However, when Alex asks whether Dr. Strand can accompany her and Tannis as they search for Sebastian, he says Dr. Strand will "have to read about it in [Tannis'] next book".

Appearances
Episode 107: The Los Gatos police department calls Tannis in for help with the search for Sebastian Torres. Alex accompanies him as he searches for Portola State Park.

Quotes

 * "His charming brand of self-help infomercial thinking and enthusiasm for unlocking human potential did strike me as a little hokey. But there was definitely something seductive about the man himself." – Alex Reagan

Trivia

 * Tannis says he is familiar with The Black Tapes Podcast, although it is unknown whether or not he is a fan.
 * Tannis claims to Alex that Vladimir Lenin was able to bilocate.