Seance
The Origins & History of the Séance
The word “séance” is French, and it means basically, ‘sitting’, ‘session’, or ‘seat’, –however, later the word was adapted to mean an event in which a small cluster or crowd of people would attempt to contact the dead, or some … Continue reading →
The Rise and Peak in Popularity of Séances and Spiritualism
The history and popularity of the modern séance was stemmed from the publication of Dialogues with the Dead written by George, Lord Lyttelton in 1760. The publication documented dialogues of the deceased- sometimes famous historical figures such as William Penn, … Continue reading →
Modern Séances
The séance is an integral part of Spiritualism, a belief that the souls of the departed are able to make contact with the dead through a “sensitive” or “medium” or when a person is in a subconscious state of mind, … Continue reading →
How To Perform A Séance
Séance. That word conjures up a variety of meanings to different people: Creepy, Ghostlike, Witchcraft, Comforting. No matter how one views the word, one thing cannot be denied, this is a spiritual practice for those who believe. Séance is a … Continue reading →
Famous Spiritualists & Debunkers
Séances and spiritualism were there most popular in the late 17’th century. Although the first book to capture popularity on the subject was a book called Dialogues with the Dead published in 1760. It’s popularity and public favor grew to … Continue reading →
Seance
A séance is an attempt to communicate with spirits. The word “séance” comes from the French word for “seat,” “session” or “sitting,” from the Old French “seoir,” “to sit.” In French, the word’s meaning is quite general: one may, for … Continue reading →
Spirit Boards and Ouija Boards
Spirit boards, also known as talking boards, or Ouija boards (after a well known brand name) are flat tablets, typically made of wood, Masonite, chipboard, or plastic. On the board are a number of symbols, pictures, letters, numbers and/or words. … Continue reading →
Mediums and Debunkers
Mediums Popular 19th century trance medium lecturers include Cora Scott Hatch, Achsa W. Sprague, Emma Hardinge Britten (1823-1899), and Paschal Beverly Randolph(1825-1875). Among the notable people who conducted small leader-assisted séances during the 19th century were the Fox sisters, whose … Continue reading →
