BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE MEDIUMS - DAVID ABBOTT, 1926 - Conjuring Spirits

  BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE MEDIUMS — By David P. Abbott, 5th Edition, 1926 — Scarce Magic, Magician, Occult, Conjuring Spirits, Psychic Abilities, Medium Fraud and Hoaxes Publisher: Open Court Publishing Company, Chicago (1926)Scarce fifth edition from 1926 of "Behind the Scenes with the Mediums" by David Abbott, in well preserved condition. 340 pp. The boards and binding are solid and tight save for a large piece of the outer spine is missing. The inner spine holding the pages in place are still solid and tight. 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 ef