Discover the fascinating world of 19th-century Spiritualism and the practices that led to the development of mediumship. In this guide, we explore the essential techniques for enhancing mediumistic abilities, from the formation of spiritualist circles to the use of mesmerism and trance states. Learn how mediums communicated with spirits and developed their skills through discipline, ethical practices, and spiritual growth.

In Mediumship and Its Development, W.H. Bach presents a compelling case for the use of mesmerism—or animal magnetism—as a tool to enhance spiritual sensitivity. By combining energetic techniques with disciplined practice, Bach offers a step-by-step approach to awakening mediumistic abilities. This article explores his unique methods, from mesmeric passes and trance induction to the ethical foundations necessary for spiritual work. Bach’s vision remains a powerful reminder that true mediumship is both a science of energy and a path of inner awakening.

In the quietude of spiritual inquiry, where the veil between worlds thins, George Winslow Plummer offers a lantern for seekers of inner truth. Rooted in the mystical wisdom of the Rosicrucian tradition, A Brief Course in Mediumship does more than guide—it initiates. Plummer’s vision transcends popular notions of psychic phenomena, insisting that true mediumship must be grounded in conscious awareness, moral discipline, and a deep reverence for spiritual law. Through practices like psychometry, clairvoyance, and controlled trance states, the aspirant is not merely learning to receive messages, but to refine the soul as a vessel of higher purpose. Mediumship, in this Rosicrucian frame, becomes not an end, but a sacred means of spiritual evolution—for self and for humanity.