Get ready to dive into the intriguing world of Victorian Seance & the Birth of Mentalism, an eBook by the exceptionally talented Paul Voodini. This hefty 17,000-word, 60-page PDF is like a ticket to the 1800s, where spiritualism was all the rage, and fraudulent mediums were pulling off stunts that would make your head spin (and probably your wallet too).
Voodini takes you on a delightful romp through the tricks and shenanigans of the time, leading straight to the birth of that curious branch of magic we now know as 'mentalism.' It’s all here: mesmerism, hypnosis, table-tipping, slates, automatic writing, book tests, 'reading' techniques, Q&A, spirit manifestations, and even the Ouija board (because who doesn’t love a good chat with the beyond?). And yes, there’s plenty of escapology and quick change sprinkled in for good measure!
You'll also meet some of the most notorious mediums of the Victorian age, like the Fox Sisters, the Davenport Brothers, and the fabulous Anna Eva Fay—who, fun fact, was the first Honourary Lady Associate of the Magic Circle!
Tailored just for mentalists and magicians (no clowns here, folks), this manuscript is adorned with period photographs and illustrations, all delivered in Paul’s signature cheeky style. This is his first deep dive since 2015, packed with decades of research and a good dose of fun!
If you're even slightly curious about this fascinating era and how it shaped modern mentalism, this eBook is right up your street!
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