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Cartoon making fun of the craze for mediums
2602590 Cartoon making fun of the craze for mediums; (add.info.: Cartoon by John Leech from ''Punch'' making fun of the London craze for mediums, table-turning, and seances in the 1850s.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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Fraud Occult Punch Scam Seance Spiritualism
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This satirical cartoon by John Leech from "Punch" perfectly captures the absurdity of the London craze for mediums and spiritualism in the 1850s. With a scathing wit, Leech pokes fun at the table-turning and seances that were all the rage among society's elite at the time.
In this hilarious illustration, we see a group of well-to-do individuals gathered around a table, eagerly awaiting contact with spirits from beyond. The medium at the center of it all is clearly a fraud, with exaggerated gestures and an air of theatricality that belies any true connection to the supernatural.
Through his clever use of satire, Leech exposes the ridiculousness of those who would exploit people's belief in mediums for their own gain. The cartoon serves as a reminder to always approach claims of spiritualism with skepticism and critical thinking.
As we look back on this piece today, we can't help but chuckle at how easily people were taken in by such obvious scams. But it also serves as a cautionary tale about our own susceptibility to manipulation and deception when it comes to matters of faith and belief.
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