Experiments in Psychical Science: Levitation, Contact, and the Direct Voice

W. J. Crawford

ISBN 10: 1330040449 / ISBN 13: 9781330040447

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. Step into the fascinating world of early 20th-century scientific exploration of psychic phenomena. This book delves into the intriguing realm of spiritualism, specifically focusing on physical manifestations such as table levitation, rapping sounds, and direct voice communication. The author, a lecturer in mechanical engineering, meticulously documents a series of experiments conducted with the Goligher circle, a family renowned for their mediumistic abilities. Through detailed observations and ingenious experimental setups, the author seeks to unravel the mechanics behind these extraordinary occurrences. The investigations explore the role of the medium, the influence of participants, and the possible existence of unseen forces at play. Intriguing questions are raised about the nature of consciousness, the boundaries of human perception, and the potential for interaction with another dimension of existence. This book offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal era of psychical research, challenging conventional notions of reality and inviting readers to ponder the mysteries that lie beyond the veil of our everyday experience. The author's rigorous scientific approach and thought-provoking findings continue to resonate, leaving a lasting impact on our understanding of the enigmatic world of spiritualism and its potential implications for the nature of human consciousness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Experiments in Psychical Science: Levitation, Contact, and the Direct Voice
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330040449
• ISBN 13: 9781330040447
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • ESP and Psychic Phenomena

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Synopsis

Discover a rigorous, reader-friendly look at levitation, contact phenomena, and the direct voice from early psychical research.

This edition presents an experimental view of dramatic seance phenomena, focusing on how researchers observe, measure, and interpret actions like table levitation, raps, and trumpet voices. It frames the Goligher circle's experiences with careful description, clear questions, and direct analysis, helping readers understand what the experiments suggest about psychic mechanisms and the limits of evidence in parapsychology.

• Plain-language explanations of how levitation and related phenomena were studied and tested.
• Insights into the methods researchers used to separate observation from hypothesis.
• Discussion of different physical explanations, such as cantilever and strut models, and when each might apply.
• Notes on how data were collected, weighed, and interpreted, with attention to potential biases and energy limits in seance circles.

Ideal for readers of intro-level parapsychology, historical investigations, and those curious about how scientists approach extraordinary claims in a careful, skeptical way.