PALLADINO AT GENOVA

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PALLADINO AT GENOVA

Eusapia raises a table while controlled by Morselli, at Genova, 12 July 1906 picture 1 of 2 Date: 1854 - 1918

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1854 Controlled Eusapia Genova Mediumship Palladino Raises Paranormal

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This photograph, titled "Palladino at Genova: Eusapia Raises a Table while Controlled by Morselli," dates back to the intriguing era of spiritualism and mediumship, specifically the year 1906. The image portrays Eusapia Palladino, a renowned Italian spiritualist medium, in the midst of a seance. She is shown raising a table, seemingly levitating it above the ground, while being held down by Professor Morselli, a skeptical investigator. Eusapia Palladino, born in 1854, was a central figure in the world of spiritualism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her seances were known for their dramatic and seemingly paranormal phenomena, which included levitating tables, materializations, and apports. However, her shows were also a subject of intense scrutiny and controversy, with many skeptics accusing her of using tricks and deception. In this particular seance, which took place in Genova, Italy, on July 12, 1906, Professor Morselli, a prominent Italian scientist, was present to investigate the authenticity of Palladino's abilities. The photograph captures a pivotal moment in their encounter, with Palladino appearing to defy gravity as she raises the table while Morselli holds it down. The image, with its intriguing subject matter and historical significance, offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of spiritualism and the ongoing debate surrounding the authenticity of mediumship during this time. It serves as a reminder of the enduring human curiosity and fascination with the unknown and the supernatural.

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