Unfortunately humans are just as stupid and gullible today :(
They were traveling magicians/charlatans, and fooled a great many for profit.
Houdini went on a crusade against them during the latter part of his life.
Because they learned nothing, these same mistakes and "studies" were repeated in the 70's. I highly recommend people to watch the documentary on "the amazing randi" to learn more about that.
Spiritualism was huge during that time period.
Unfortunately humans are just as stupid and gullible today :(
They were traveling magicians/charlatans, and fooled a great many for profit.
Houdini went on a crusade against them during the latter part of his life.
Because they learned nothing, these same mistakes and "studies" were repeated in the 70's. I highly recommend people to watch the documentary on "the amazing randi" to learn more about that.
This reminds me of an episode of The Twilight Zone entitled "Mute" (Season 4 Episode 5). It's got to be some of the best television of all time.
Don't look at the plot synopsis first! It is too good to be spoiled like that.
Here it is!
The Twilight Zone 1959 107 Mute https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7yywl5
I would never disrespect rod that way.