Psychomancy: Spirit-Rappings and Table-Tippings Exposed

Psychomancy: Spirit-Rappings and Table-Tippings Exposed by Charles Grafton Page delves into the phenomena of spiritualism that captivated the public in the 19th century. Page a skeptic meticulously examines the practices of spirit rapping and table tipping which were popular methods used by mediums to communicate with the dead. Through a combination of personal anecdotes and scientific inquiry he seeks to demystify these occurrences arguing that they are often the result of psychological manipulation rather than genuine supernatural events. His work serves as a critical analysis of the spiritualist movement. *** In this book Page not only critiques the methods employed by mediums but also explores the psychological underpinnings of belief in the supernatural. He discusses how suggestibility group dynamics and the power of expectation can lead individuals to perceive and interpret ordinary events as extraordinary. By shedding light on the mechanisms behind these phenomena Page encourages readers to adopt a more skeptical and analytical approach to claims of the paranormal. His insights remain relevant prompting ongoing discussions about the intersection of psychology and spirituality.