BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE MEDIUMS - DAVID ABBOTT, 1912 - Conjuring Spirits

  BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE MEDIUMS — By David P. Abbott, 4th Edition, 1912 — Very Scarce Magic, Magician, Occult, Conjuring Spirits, Psychic Abilities, Medium Fraud and Hoaxes Publisher: Open Court Publishing Company, Chicago (1912)Scarce fourth edition from 1912 of "Behind the Scenes with the Mediums" by David Abbott, in very well preserved condition. The boards and binding are solid and tight save for light shelfwear. The pages are crisp and clean, save for a spot or two of foxing. A well noted spiritualist, David Abbott documents the "spirit channelling process" and exposes and explains the fraudulent "tricks" used by charlatans of the day. Please see pictures for complete Table of Contents, and below for more information on the author and his oeuvre of work.David P. Abbott   David Phelps Abbott (September 22, 1863 – June 12, 1934) was a magician, author and inventor who created such effects as the floating ball, later made famous by Okito. The best known of his books is Behind t