Mediums Collection

Mediums / Leonora Piper
LEONORA PIPER American medium Date: 1859 - 1950

Harry Price in Lab
Psychical researcher and author, who used his knowledge of stage magic to expose phoney mediums, poltergeists and other scams, seen in his laboratory

Dd home and Chair
Daniel Dunglass Home, Scottish-American medium, remains the most enigmatic of all spirit mediums, performing extraordinary feats which have never been explained

Frank Decker & Price
Harry Price tests Frank Decker, one of Americas most outstanding mediums : he was of Syrian origin. Date: 8 June 1933

The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums
Undated photograph showing the method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums by means of electrical control. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Harry Price in 1900
Psychical researcher, painted in 1900 before he had embarked on his career as exposer of phoney mediums and the like

Poster for Houdini's fraud exposure show, 1909 (poster)
2909810 Poster for Houdini's fraud exposure show, 1909 (poster); (add.info.: Poster for Houdini's fraud exposure show)

Cartoon commenting on the craze for mediums and table-turning, 19th century
5308860 Cartoon commenting on the craze for mediums and table-turning, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the craze for mediums and table-turning)

Frank William Brangwyn
An illustration of Welsh artist, printmaker, illustrator and designer, Frank William Brangwyn, who was famed for producing works of art in a very wide range of mediums. Date: circa 1915

Norman Lindsay
A portrait photograph of Norman Alfred William Lindsay, Australian artist of multiple mediums. This photo was used as an advertisement promoting the services of Sydney based photographer, May Moore

But it was only young from next door, larking with the bust out of the library; and it being the fashion to make fun of dear old Shakespeare just now, the joke took immensely. Date: 1864

Harry Price's secretary, who assisted him in many of his investigations : here she is depicted with apparatus employed by fraudulent mediums. Date: early 20th century

DAVENPORT POSTER 2
Poster for Ira Davenport, who returned to the stage after the death of his brother William : pretending to be spirit mediums they were skilful stage magicians. Date: 1894

Mediumship - a spirit perplexed 1853
A spirit perplexed. A woman visiting a medium requests she asks the spirit of her deceased husband Augustus where he put the receipt for a repaid claim. Date: 1853

Prosecution of the Spirit-Medium Slade, Sketches at the Bow-Street Police Court (engraving)
1602526 Prosecution of the Spirit-Medium Slade, Sketches at the Bow-Street Police Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prosecution of the Spirit Medium at Bow-Street, the Slate Writing explained (engraving)
1602553 Prosecution of the Spirit Medium at Bow-Street, the Slate Writing explained (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Do Spirits Return? Houdini says No - and Proves It, Lyceum Theatre, 1909
Do Spirits Return? Houdini says No - and Proves It, Lyceum Theatre, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph). After his mothers death

Irish Witch
In England, spirit mediums live off the fat of the land, while in Ireland, so-called witches are punished Date: 1865

Albert von Schrenck-Notzing, physician and researcher
Dr Albert Freiherr von Schrenck-Notzing (1862-1929), German physician, psychiatrist and psychical researcher. He investigated various spiritualist mediums

Davenport Brothers
The brothers William and Ira Davenport, pretending to be spirit mediums but actually clever stage magicians

Arthur Conan Doyle, Scottish author C014 / 0119
Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), Scottish author. Conan Doyle is most famous for his Sherlock Holmes stories, though he also wrote science fiction

Do spirits return? Houdini says no - and proves it 3 shows in one : magic, illusions, escapes, fraud mediums exposed. Date ca. 1909

Researcher holding a medium tray
MODEL RELEASED. Researcher holding a medium tray

A portion of the electrical device for controlling mediums
Undated photograph showing a portion of the electrical device devised and demonstrated by Harry Price, for controlling mediums

Mediums William and Ira Davenport
Undated illustration of American mediums and spiritualists William and Ira Davenport. The Davenport Brothers were instrumental in building the popularity of the American Spiritualist movement prior

Willi & Rudi Schneider
The Schneider Family, with Rudi (second right) and his brother Willi (far right) - the Austrain spiritualist physical mediums pictures with their parents

Harry Price Smoking
Psychical researcher and author, who used his knowledge of stage magic to expose phoney mediums, poltergeists and other scams

Poster: Davenport Seance
A poster giving the synopsis of an evening of entertainment including two demonstration seances by Ira Davenport & Fay who pretended to be spirit mediums but used stage tricks

Davenport Leaflet Russia
A handbill for seances in Russia by brothers William and Ira Davenport who pretended to be spirit mediums but were actually clever stage magicians

Davenport Poster
Poster for the brothers William and Ira Davenport, who pretended to be spirit mediums but were actually clever stage magicians

Davenports in Poland
Stage magicians William and Ira Davenport toured the world pretending to be spirit mediums : a poster for their performances in Poland

Out of Work Mediums
As the first enthusiasm for spiritualism wanes, the mediums find themselves out of a job

Mediums in Stocks
Mediums should be put in the stocks until they are released by their friends the spirits

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"Exploring the Mystical World of Mediums: From Leonora Piper to Harry Price's Lab" Step into the fascinating realm of mediums, where supernatural connections and unexplained phenomena abound. One notable figure in this enigmatic field is Leonora Piper, whose abilities captivated audiences with her uncanny ability to communicate with spirits. Harry Price, a renowned investigator, delved into the depths of mediumship within his laboratory. His experiments included studying D. D. Home and his infamous levitating chair – a spectacle that left many astounded. The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums became an intriguing practice among researchers seeking to understand the intricacies behind their otherworldly talents. In 1900, Harry Price furthered these investigations, shedding light on this mysterious phenomenon. Artists like Frank William Brangwyn and Norman Lindsay were inspired by the allure of mediums' world. Their works depicted both the ethereal beauty and skepticism surrounding these gifted individuals. However, not all encounters with they were genuine; sometimes it was merely mischievous pranks at play. In 1864, a young neighbor caused quite a stir by larking around with a bust from the library while mocking dear old Shakespeare - reflecting society's current trend for jesting at revered figures. In early 20th century investigations led by Harry Price, his secretary played an essential role in assisting him during various inquiries involving fraudulent mediums. Depicted alongside apparatus used in these investigations, she symbolizes both dedication and vigilance in unraveling truth from deception. One striking poster promoting Davenport Brothers showcases their mesmerizing performances as they pushed boundaries between reality and illusion – captivating audiences worldwide through their extraordinary feats. Frank William Brangwyn's artistic interpretations captured the essence of mediumship beautifully; his brushstrokes conveying both wonderment and intrigue within each stroke. Through Frank Brangwyn's masterful artistry emerged a visual narrative that invited viewers to explore the enigmatic world of mediums.