Victorian Seance & the Birth of Mentalism by Paul Voodini eBook DOWNLOAD

Victorian Seance & the Birth of Mentalism by Paul Voodini is a comprehensive 60-page PDF eBook featuring over 17,000 words of research on the origins of Victorian spiritualism and its lasting influence on modern mentalism.

The book examines the development of spiritualist performances during the 19th century, explaining the methods, techniques, and deceptions used by fraudulent mediums. It also explores how these historical practices helped shape the art of mentalism as it is known today.

Topics covered include:

• Mesmerism and hypnosis
• Table tipping
• Spirit slates
• Automatic writing
• Book tests
• Reading techniques and Q&A routines
• Spirit manifestations
• The Ouija board
• Escapology
• Quick change
• Additional classic magic techniques

The eBook also introduces several of the best-known figures of the Victorian spiritualist movement, including the Fox Sisters, the Davenport Brothers, and Anna Eva Fay, the first Honorary Lady Associate of The Magic Circle.

Written specifically for mentalists, magicians, and students of magic history, this work is illustrated with authentic period photographs and historical artwork. Representing Paul Voodini's first major publication since 2015, it brings together decades of research in an informative and accessible format.

Whether you are interested in the history of Victorian séances, the evolution of mentalism, or the techniques that influenced modern performance, this eBook provides valuable historical insight and practical context.