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Materialization Phenomena in Victorian Séances: Spirits That Took Form

In the dim glow of Victorian séance rooms, witnesses claimed to see spirits take on tangible, human forms. Known as materialization, this phenomenon was the pinnacle of physical mediumship—where ectoplasm shaped the unseen into visible figures. Explore the most dramatic and debated events of Spiritualism's golden age.

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Mrs. Mary Marshall: The Pioneering Physical Medium of Victorian Spiritualism

Mrs. Mary Marshall was a pioneering physical medium in 19th-century England, renowned for her extraordinary public séances. She became a key figure in early spiritualism by demonstrating classic signs of physical mediumship—such as table levitations, spirit touches, and direct voices—often in well-lit rooms. Her bold approach to mediumship challenged skeptics and helped define the standards by which physical phenomena were evaluated. As a foundational figure in the history of physical mediums, Marshall’s contributions continue to influence modern investigations into spirit communication.

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