Behind Scenes Mediums by David Abbott (69 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. 5th Revised Edition. Very good with light wear to corners (a little fraying) Pictorial boards. Light prior owner pencil name on flyleaf. No other markings. Modest standard age-darkening to paper. No jacket, perhaps none issued. Pictorial paper covered hard boards.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 2nd Edition. The binding is worn. Fraying and chipping along spine, worn hinges which are tender. Two prior owner names in ink on flyleaf, one being magician, author, illustrator Eugene Gloye. The rest of book is free of prior owner markings. 336 pages plus a 14 page catalog from publisher is bound in at rear.…

hardcover. Condition: Good.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of spiritualism and mediumship, exploring the practices and techniques employed by mediums in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author, a keen observer of this intriguing subculture, provides a detailed account of sÃÂ ances, sÃÂ ances, spirit readings, and other practices that captivated a wide audience during this period. Through meticulous descriptions and insightful analysis, the author dissects the tricks and deceptions used by mediums to convince their audiences of the supernatural. The text reveals how mediums employed a combination of stagecraft, psychology, and sleight of hand to create illusions that seemingly defied natural explanations. The book offers a nuanced understanding of the historical context of spiritualism, examining how the longing for connection with the departed, alongside a burgeoning interest in the occult, fostered a fertile ground for mediums to flourish. This book offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing the allure of the supernatural and the methods employed by individuals who skillfully exploited this fascination for personal gain. 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. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. (Mediums) BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE MEDIUMS. By David P. Abbott. Fourth Revised Edition, Open Court Publishing, Chicago, 1912. Small 8vo size book, hardback binding covered with a mottled gray paper, the binding in fine well-preserved condition. 340-pages of text plus some pages of publisher ads, the text fine condition.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Third Edition. David Phelps Abbott (1863-1934) was a magician & friend of Harry Houdini., with a similar drive to expose mediums, whom they saw as preying on the gullible. This was his most popular book, going through several editions following its initial publication in 1907; offered here is the Second Edition from 1909, AND it is from the estate of a native Hawaiian medicine man/magician/medium/healer in San Diego who has passed to the other side . In 336 pages with Index, + 16 pages of ads for other titles in rear. Small octavo (5.5" x 8") in publisher's original tan cloth stamped & lettered in deep burgundy to front & spine. Condition is Fair, downgraded due to external flaws: several heavily rubbed areas with loss, both hinges show holes of unknown origin, exposing underlying webbing or the text block itself. But, the interior is VG+: very clean & completely unmarked save for lovely deco-style bookplate inside front cover. Binding strong & straight. Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Pacific time (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.…

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 362 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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