Despite the absence of luminescence courses in high school and college, Marcel's passion flourished. In 1940, a meeting with German Professor Doctor Pringsheim marked the collaboration that led to the publication of "The Luminescence of Liquids and Solids and Their Practical Application" in 1944. This endeavor laid the foundation for Marcel's luminescent enterprise, Vogel Luminescence Corporation.
Marcel's career took a significant turn in 1957 when he joined IBM as a research scientist. His remarkable creativity and dedication resulted in over 30 patents, including the development of a magnetic coating for IBM's hard disks. His inventions extended to fields like liquid crystals, photo relays, and rare earth phosphors, contributing significantly to the technologies powering today's LCD displays, watches, and radios.
After 27 years as a rational scientist, Marcel embarked on an unconventional path in 1984. Establishing Psychic Research, Inc., he delved into human-plant communication and crystal healing. His well-equipped lab, courtesy of IBM, became a haven for exploring the uncharted realms of consciousness.