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The Séances

Criminal

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Communication with the Dead through a Ouija Board

This chapter delves into the origins and usage of Ouija boards during the spiritualist movement, exploring how they were used for both entertainment and communication with spirits. It recounts a specific instance during World War I where prisoners of war created their own Ouija board. The chapter also touches on the rise of new communication technologies and the use of coded letters during the war.

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