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Lionel Weatherly (1852 1940) was a respected psychiatrist who
advocated a more modern and sympathetic approach to mental illness
than many of his contemporaries. In this work, first published in
1891, he discusses a variety of supernatural phenomena, seeking
scientific and rational explanations for ghostly apparitions and
paranormal experiences. Weatherly scrutinises stories of mirages,
prophetic dreams and the experiences of historical figures like
Joan of Arc. Also included is a chapter by famous illusionist and
inventor J. N. Maskelyne. Maskelyne famously exposed the fraud of a
number of spiritualists, and created illusions which are still
performed today. His witty and colourful chapter examines the truth
behind a number of famous Eastern magical illusions, sharing
insights on trade secrets. Maskelyne also delves into mediumistic
fraud, questioning the credibility of figures like D. D. Home and
Madame Blavatsky, in an entertaining and carefully argued
investigation of phenomena which have mystified for centuries.
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