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Psychomancy: Spirit-Rappings and Table-Tippings Exposed

By Charles Grafton Page
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A skeptical investigation of the mid-19th-century craze for spirit rappings and table-tippings, arguing these manifestations stem from human psychology, deliberate imposture, and social credulity rather than supernatural forces. The author combines theological objections, scientific reasoning, and first-hand experiments—sometimes feigning belief—to demonstrate tricks and natural explanations, warns of moral and social harms including mental disturbance and fraud, and urges caution, restraint, and reliance on established natural laws in place of séances and occult practices.

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Charles Grafton Page

Charles Grafton Page was an American author and a notable figure in the realm of spiritualism and the critique of its practices. He is best known for his work "Psychomancy: Spirit-Rappings and Table-Tippings Exposed," where he explores and debunks various phenomena associated with spiritualism, including spirit rapping and table tipping. Page's writings reflect a critical approach to the supernatural, aiming to provide rational explanations for what many considered paranormal activities. His contributions to literature offer insight into the skepticism surrounding spiritualism during his time.

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