
19: Smoke and Mirrors? pt.1: Now You See Me
Well, I Laughed
Mina Crandon: The Witch of Boston
This chapter explores the experiences of Mina Crandon, an upper class Boston medium who claimed to communicate with spirits, including her deceased brother. It discusses her troubled marriage, her involvement in spiritualism, and her encounters with skeptics and supporters, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Houdini.
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