Spiritualism And Charlatanism Or, The Tricks Of The Media

von Pendie L. Jewett

84 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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""Spiritualism and Charlatanism"" by Pendie L. Jewett is a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of spiritualism and the tricks used by mediums to deceive the public. The book discusses the history of spiritualism, its rise in popularity, and the various beliefs associated with it.The author delves into the methods used by mediums to manipulate their audience, including cold reading, hot reading, and other psychological techniques. The book also explores the role of technology in spiritualism, such as the use of hidden wires and other gadgets to create the illusion of supernatural phenomena.Jewett provides many examples of fraudulent mediums and their scams, including the infamous Fox sisters who claimed to communicate with the dead. The book also discusses the efforts of skeptics and scientists to debunk spiritualism and expose its fraudulent practices.Overall, ""Spiritualism and Charlatanism"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of spiritualism and the psychology of deception. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the tricks used by mediums and the dangers of blindly accepting supernatural claims without evidence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Religiöse Aspekte Spiritualität und religiöse Erfahrung
• ISBN: 9781430496328
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.01.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC