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Henry Ridgely Evans examines nineteenth-century reports of spirit phenomena through the perspective of an investigator familiar with theatrical illusion. The book brings descriptions of celebrated mediums and their performances together with discussions of how particular effects were produced or interpreted.
Its illustrated investigations range from Spiritualist séances to claims associated with Theosophy, combining personal encounters, historical accounts and explanations of apparatus and technique. Evans considers the relationship between an observer’s expectations and the evidence available in a performance. The complete 1897 publication preserves the original illustrations, supporting material and source references.