An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural

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séance room The location of the séance. Each medium has his or her own requirements for this setup, and often the sitters are forced to use a room within the house of the medium, which of course provides opportunities for specialized preparation, if cheating were to take place. Curtains are often hung about the walls, even covering doors, and total darkness can be achieved easily.
      See also Eusapia Palladino, Daniel Dunglas Home, and Sir Oliver Lodge.

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