As spiritualism came into vogue in the mid nineteenth century, spirit writing became a popular form of mediumship. A spiritualist or medium sat with pencil in hand, while others sat nearby ready to feed her/him blank sheets of paper awaiting the frantic script of the channeled messages. With the fringe attendees growing weary of the … Continue reading The History of Spirit Writing / Art
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The Fox Sisters of Hydesville
March 31st, 1848 saw the beginnings of spiritualism in the parlor of the Fox home in Hydesville, New York. Kate and Margaret had been living with their parents in what was considered a haunted house. Raps and knocks were pretty much the extent of the activity. On this infamous night, Kate began to ask the … Continue reading The Fox Sisters of Hydesville