Rudi Schneider: Osty’s Infrared Séances 1930-1932
Discover Rudi Schneider's infrared séances and Eugène Osty's scientific approach at the Institut Métapsychique International, revealing paranormal phenomena in
22 Jul 2026
6 min
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Mina Crandon: Houdini and the Thumbprint Fraud
Discover the thrilling story of Mina 'Margery' Crandon, her controversial claims, and the shocking thumbprint fraud that rocked the spiritualism world in…
22 Jul 2026
5 min
Cora L.V. Scott: Spiritualism’s Trance-Lecture Star
Explore the mysterious world of Cora L.V. Scott (Hatch), a teenage spiritualist sensation who mesmerized America with her trance lectures and paranormal…
22 Jul 2026
4 min
Indriði Indriðason: Iceland’s Physical Medium
Explore the mysterious world of Indriði Indriðason, Iceland's first physical medium, as she communicates with spirits and performs astonishing feats from 1905…
22 Jul 2026
4 min
Franek Kluski: Spirit-Hand Paraffin Casts 1920-1921
Explore the mysterious paraffin spirit-hand casts of Franek Kluski at the Institut Métapsychique in Paris (1920–1921) and uncover the debate surrounding these…
22 Jul 2026
4 min
Kathleen Goligher: Crawford’s Ectoplasm Studies
Explore Kathleen Goligher's remarkable role in W.J. Crawford's Belfast ectoplasm and 'psychic rod' studies from 1916 to 1920. Discover her influential contribut
22 Jul 2026
4 min
Charles Bailey: The Apport Medium Scandal
Explore the mysterious world of Charles Bailey, Melbourne's apport medium, and uncover the live birds scandal that shook spiritualism in Australia. Discover…
22 Jul 2026
4 min
Henry Slade: Slate-Writing Medium Tried for Fraud
Explore the controversial career of slate-writing medium Henry Slade as he faces fraud charges in 1877, with Zöllner stepping up to defend…
22 Jul 2026
5 min
William Stainton Moses: Spirit Teachings
Explore the mysterious world of William Stainton Moses, an Anglican clergyman who claims to channel spirit teachings through automatic writing. Dive into…
22 Jul 2026
4 min
Davenport Brothers: Spirit Cabinet & Rope Tests
Discover the Davenport Brothers' mysterious spirit cabinet and rope-tie tests that captivated the Victorian era and challenged scientific explanations. Explore
22 Jul 2026
5 min