Majic Research Group
Majic Research Group Logo (1989 - 2007), Artist Unknown:
On June 24th, 1947, Kenneth Arnold witnessed nine boomerang-shaped crafts "skipping like saucers" over Mt. Rainier, WA. On July 8th, 1947, the USAAF reported discovering wreckage of a flying disc near Roswell, New Mexico. Subsequent sightings of similar craft ballooned. The government responded with the establishment of the USAF’s Project Sign in 1948. This initiative evolved into Project Grudge in 1949, which concluded in 1951.
Due to growing public interest in the topic, the Air Force began Project Blue Book in 1952. Over its 17-year tenure, Blue Book investigated thousands of UFO cases. Despite encountering compelling incidents, the government's dismissive stance on the phenomenon fueled public discontent. To address criticism, the USAF commissioned the University of Colorado to conduct a biased scientific study, known as the Condon Report, ultimately deeming UFOs unworthy of official research. Project Blue Book concluded in 1969, marking the end of official UFO investigations.
Blue Book's closing inspired individuals in both the private and public spheres to continue scientific research of the UFO phenomenon. Many UFO investigative bodies formed in this time. Some brave folks, of high professional standing, began the Majic Research Group. In the late 60’s age of understanding, the M.R.G. saw itself as both trusted friend and bureaucratic authority. Accepting and respecting reports while investigating them in whatever capacity possible. In contrast to the programs that came before it, the M.R.G. did not operate with preconceived outcomes for their research. Its members put forth conclusions both mundane and extraordinary.
During its operational years of 1969 to 2007, the M.R.G. operated in secrecy. Cases were collated from the files of law enforcement agencies and civilian flying saucer groups. Agents conducted field research without ever exposing their organizational affiliation (a move which, more often than not, made witnesses suspicious). Majic members also took advantage of insider knowledge of little known aeronautic programs through their Government connections. They obtained materials that provided unmatched insights into the capabilities of top secret test programs.
Lafayette, IN (06, 1971):
These furtive investigations ended with the formation of A.A.T.I.P. in 2007. This Pentagon initiative officially broke the U.S. Government’s 38 year period of ignoring the UFO topic. Due to the renewed federal interest into this special research, the active members of the M.R.G. no longer saw their group as relevant. The group dissolved and their archive has remained occluded from the public eye until now.
In early 2020, one of the organization’s founding members passed away. As a proud alumnus of SUNY at Buffalo, his personal archive was donated in full to the university. Included in his generous donation was a copy of files pertaining to the M.R.G. and the cases that they studied. Realizing the gravity of this find, archival staff contacted individuals whose names were included in the files. In keeping with the humanitarian aims of the group, these individuals allowed for the sharing of selected files from the archive - with the caveat that the identity of all individuals remained anonymous.
In order to assist with the curation of these materials, the archival staff sought out Robert M. George, a studio art graduate student making art inspired by UFOs. He selected works which most faithfully represent the organization and the landmark evidence collected during its 38 year existence. George is now the permanent steward of this archive, and his careful research has made him on expert on the group’s storied history. “The Majic Research Group oversaw an integral era of the phenomenon,” George shared, “their representatives personally investigated some of the most significant cases of mass sightings, military engagement, and abduction. Stunning records of the greatest hits exist in their archive, but with their work I wanted to shed light on cases that have never before been publicly shared.”
Visitors had the opportunity to visit the physical Office of Majic Research from March to June of 2023 at Clemens Hall on the University of Buffalo North Campus. The physical location is no longer accessible to visitors, but interested parties may view some of the archive in a digital form here. Further materials, pending on the approval of all remaining M.R.G. members, are expected to be made available in book form in 2025.
Kingston, NY (07/1995):
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