Historical Mediums

Bangs Sisters, The - - During the heyday of spiritualism, among the 'physical phenomena' commonly manifested were so-called spirit paintings. An article on the Bangs Sisters by Joe Nickell for Investigative Files (Skeptical Briefs June 2000).

Barrett , Harrison D. - - Biographical notes on this medium, writer, organizer and first President of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches.

Britten, Emma Hardinge - - perhaps, the most renowned and most respected advocate and proponent in the early Modern Spiritualist Movement.

Campbell Brothers, The - - During the heyday of spiritualism, among the 'physical phenomena' commonly manifested were so-called spirit paintings. An article on the Campbell Brothers by Joe Nickell, Investigative Files (Skeptical Briefs March 2000).

Duncan, Helen - - Official home for news about Helen Duncan and the attempts to clear her name.

Dye, Aunt Caroline - - An African-American spiritualist medium and hoodoo root worker of the 19th century whose exploits are celebrated in blues songs.

Flint, Leslie - - An Introduction to Leslie Flint the direct voice medium, contains many audio recordings of his work.

Mesmer, Anton - - Anton Mesmer's writings set off an intense interest in hypnotism. A good overview of his life from a slightly sceptical point of view.

Mirabelli, Carmine (1889-1951) - - Carmine Mirabelli (1889-1951), born in Botucatú, Brazil, became internationally recognized as "the world's most powerful medium". This is a biographical site.

Modern Spiritualism: Pioneers - - Biographies of the leading proponents such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Eileen Garrett.

Peebles, Dr. James M. - - James Martin Peebles, (1822-1922), author, Spiritualist, medium, leader in 19th Century Spiritualism, physician, healer; biography, photo.

Piper, Leonore E. - - A brief discussion on Boston's most prestigious trance medium.

Randall, Edward C. - - Randall established himself as a voice for Spiritualists, his books outlining the philosophy of eternal life and marshalling what he viewed as empirical evidence supporting his beliefs. Notes on his life and details of the collection of his manuscripts in William L. Clements Library: The University of Michigan.

Randolph, Paschal Beverly - - A celebrated African-American spiritualist medium, healer, novelist, and sex magician of the 19th century; a contemporary and friend of Emma Hardinge Britten.

Wilkie, James - - All about psychic James Wilkie and his spiritual guide Rama. His teachings, gifts, history, metaphysics and testimonials.