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Since many magicians are fully capable of producing pseudo-ghostly phenomena, they hold that it is impossible for the dead to communicate with the living; these magicians (such as [[Harry Houdini]]) say that seances fall into two general categories: | Since many magicians are fully capable of producing pseudo-ghostly phenomena, they hold that it is impossible for the dead to communicate with the living; these magicians (such as [[Harry Houdini]]) say that seances fall into two general categories: | ||
# Fraudulent charades given by fake mediums to fleece money from people. The "spectators" in these situations believe the manifestations to be real. | # Fraudulent charades given by fake mediums to fleece money from people. The "spectators" in these situations believe the manifestations to be real. | ||
# Theatrical performances given by magicians (generally those interested in [[Bizarre Magick]). The spectators in these situations understand that they're watching a show. | # Theatrical performances given by magicians (generally those interested in [[Bizarre Magick]]). The spectators in these situations understand that they're watching a show. | ||
There are several excellent texts for those interested in the latter category, among them Spirit Theater by Eugene Burger (1985) and Seance (1996, Originally published in magazine form 1988-1991) by Scott Moore-Davis. Both are published by Kaufman and Company. | There are several excellent texts for those interested in the latter category, among them Spirit Theater by Eugene Burger (1985) and Seance (1996, Originally published in magazine form 1988-1991) by Scott Moore-Davis. Both are published by Kaufman and Company. | ||
Revision as of 03:48, 24 April 2009
A seance is an organized attempt to communicate with the dead. Hence, the seance posits life after physical death in the form of a non-physical and coherent intellect and mind called a "soul" or "spirit."
Since many magicians are fully capable of producing pseudo-ghostly phenomena, they hold that it is impossible for the dead to communicate with the living; these magicians (such as Harry Houdini) say that seances fall into two general categories:
- Fraudulent charades given by fake mediums to fleece money from people. The "spectators" in these situations believe the manifestations to be real.
- Theatrical performances given by magicians (generally those interested in Bizarre Magick). The spectators in these situations understand that they're watching a show.
There are several excellent texts for those interested in the latter category, among them Spirit Theater by Eugene Burger (1985) and Seance (1996, Originally published in magazine form 1988-1991) by Scott Moore-Davis. Both are published by Kaufman and Company.
External Links
• http://geniimagazine.com/kaufman/booksandtapes.html
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