The life and mysteries of the celebrated dr by Conjuring Arts Research Center

THE LIFE AND MYSTERIES OF THE CELEBRATED

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DEDICATED TO MAGICIANS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF MAGIC AND THE TRUTH OF PSYCHIC PHENOMENA

Published by ALEXANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY 239 South Oxford Avenue Los Angeles, Cal.

PREFACE In presenting this book to the magical fraternity and the world at large, the author wishes it distinctly understood that he neither affirms nor denies the existence of psychic and spiritual phenomena, because it would certainly be taking in too much territory for him to refute statements made by Sir Oliver Lodge, Sir William Crookes, Russell Wallace, Professor Hyslop, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and hundreds of professors in various seats of learning', who all affirm that our dead do communicate with us through raps, automatic writing, mediumship, etc. Also that they may be seen materialized, as we knew them, in the flesh; that they speak through the lips of others, but in their own tones and accents; that they speak directly through trumpets, hung in mid-air by no human hands; that they levitate heavy bodies and remove sleeved garments from mediums, whose hands are held by skeptics. The time has now come, it seems to me, not to refute these scientists, but to separate the wheat from the chaff, or the real from the unreal, so that we all may know what to believe. Therefore, it is the purpose of the author, in presenting this book, to deal only with that which he knows to be counterfeit, so that it may help in the research of genuine psychic phenomena. THE AUTHOR.

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A Crystal Seer's Busy Day Advertising Scheme Extraordinary Anna Eva Fay Act Asrah Illusion Automatic Writing Bandage Method of Crystal Gazing Blackboard System of Crystal Gazing Challenge Handcuff Act Clairvoyancy and Clairaudience Clairvoyancy and Slate Writing Extraordinary Crystal Gazing Dark Trumpet Seance of Dr. "Q" Eight Methods of Switching Questions Experiences of Dr. "Q" Presenting Handcuff Act Faro Box Method of Crystal Gazing Great Hypnotic Experience of Dr. "Q" Hand Box Method of Crystal Gazing Humorous Questions and Answers... Induction Method of Crystal Gazing Mail Bag Escape Master Mind Act Master Secret of Madame La Rose Materialization Materialization of a Living Human Being by Dr. "Q" Mental Projection Extraordinary Metal Ball Method of Crystal Gazing Miracle in Modern Seership Mysterious Table Raps with Unprepared Table Original Duck Vanish Packing Box Escape Pedestal Method of Crystal Gazing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Producing a Spook Rubber Hose Method of Gaining Questions Roller Hand Fake Method of Crystal Gazing.. Sacred Trumpet Seance Sawing a Lady in Two

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INDEX—Continued Sealed Letter Reading «/ Sealed Message and Sealed Slate Tests Secret Correspondence Si Stebbins' Deck and Arrangement Silent Method of Transmitting Questions, Etc Spirit Paintings x Spirit Tape Tie Stage Astral Trance Clairvoyancy Stage Clairvoyancy Stylus Method of Crystal GazingTurban Method of Crystal Gazing Talking Teakettle Test Seance of Dr. " Q " Telepathy and Proof by Telephone The Flap Slate Trumpet Seance The Power of Mind over Matter The Human Magnet Telepathy Extraordinary Three Slate Office Stunt The Office Switch Whispering Buddah Want Ad Test Zancig Second Sight Act

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INTRODUCTION In 1910, while playing- in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, I had the pleasure of meeting a gentleman, whom we will in the future refer to as Dr. "Q". He was, of all the rogues and scoundrels I have ever encountered in my professional life, the confidence man "par excellence", as the French would say; not by the excellence of his high character, to be sure, or his moral worth, but by his artistic superiority. In this country he celebrated himself under many aliases, which he used as fancy or occasion directed. He witnessed all of my performances, while in Honduras, and we became very friendly. His one regret always seemed to be, in his telling me the story of his life and different experiences, that he had disobeyed the laws of the land and was so closely hunted by officials that he dared not set foot back in the States. He was doomed to spend the rest of his da\s in exile, away from home and friends. Dr. "Q" was no small man in his way. He was a handsome man too, possessing a finely shaped face, with large, dark, not quite black eyes and eyelashes, such as would arouse the enthusiasm of the master painters and which gave to those eyes that sweet alluring- expression so irresistible to women; or when reflecting the light of anger from them added a two-fold horror to their expression, enough to make the strongest man quail, for the man seemed then a very demon. The Doctor was about five feet ten inches in height, elegantly proportioned, his form being perhaps as nearly perfect in every respect as any man on this wide globe could boast of. Grace, dignity and strength combined in it, and when at all aroused Dr. "Q" was as lithe and flexible as a cat, or better perhaps, a tiger. This marvelous fellow could imitate anything from the grimace of a pretty simpering- girl to the Falstaffian stolidity of a Dutch judg-e, and was one of the most excellent story tellers in consequence. He dressed faultlessly and never, never over-dressed. He played the part of the literary savant to perfection. The ladies doted on him and the menâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which was regrettableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;lent him money. So much for the personality of this capital villain. He was born in 1860, and it was the intention of his people to educate him for the ministry, but when seventeen years of age his mind turned towards dramatic art, and he ran away from home with a little "fly-by-night" stock company. He remained with them ten months and was discharged in Galveston, Texas, for making too violent love to the daughter of the manager of the company, leaving him stranded in a strange city, with but fifteen dollars in his pocket. He was so desperately in love with the girl, who had left with the company, that he walked the streets night and day, and one afternoon he stopped in front of a psychic palmist and clairvoyant's office on Tremont street. He read in the window of the marvels this great clairvoyant could do, such as telling full names and dates, bringing about your greatest wish, reuniting the separated, and causing the one that you love to love you, etc. This, of course, in his worried state of mind, appealed very strongly to him, and he decided to go in and test the powers of this great man.

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TALK OF THE TOWN!

Shelton the Seer PSYCHIC PALMIST

SPIRIT MEDIUM

1604

CLAIRVOYANT

ADAMS STREET Phone 65999

Never before in the history of occult science has a man consented to place his services at the disposal of the public realizing that this city has been overrun with pretenders, great and near-great palmists and clairvoyants, and their lose confidence in all, but read carefully Shelton's sworn

of Shelton's professional standing for such a nominal consideration, much advertised and self-styled cheap clap-trap methods. Don't affidavit.

SWORN STATEMENT I, Prof. Shelton do hereby under oath solemnly swear to make you no charge if I do not faithfully fulfill every word embodied in this sworn statement. I tell your name in full, friends, enemies or rivals; whether husband, lover, wife or sweetheart is true or false; how to gain the love of the one you, most desire, or control or influence the actions of anyone, even though miles away. I also promise to give neverfailing advice to those who are desirous of making speedy money in investments, and for this advice I am willing to wait six months for my small fee, until after your investments are paying you a handsome profit. No matter how small your capital, I am I able to help you to wealth, and I accept no fee until 'you are benefited. \ I further guarantee and promise to make you no charge unless you find me superior to any other clairvoyant you ever consulted. There is no hope so fond or wish so great that I cannot accomplish for you. L guarantee success where all other clairvoyants fail. I positively am 100 years in advance in power and I knowledge over other clairvoyants and mediums who try to imitate my wonderful work. I give never failing advice upon all matters of life, such as LOVE, COURTSHIP, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, BUSINESS, HEALTH, LAWSUITS, BURIED TREASURES, SPECULATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS OF ALL KINDS. I never fail to reunite the separated, cause speedy and happy marriages, overcome enemies, rivals, lovers' quarrels, evil habits, stumbling blocks, evil influences and bad luck of all kinds. I lift you out of your troubles and sorrow and start you on the path of happiness and prosperity. There is no heart so sad or home so dreary that I cannot bring sunhine into it. In fact, no matter what may be your hope, fear or ambition, I do guarantee to tell it all to you before you utter a word to me. and after I am finished, if you are not absolutely satisfied, delighted and amazed at my wonderful power, and if I do not faithfully fulfill every word and claim sworn to above, then you pay me not one penny ; and I do herewith siirn my name under legal oath. (Seal) PROF. SHELTON. Subscribed and sworn to before me this (Seal)

10th day of August, 1910. GEORGE J. TALIAFERIOO, Notary Public.

What other clairvoyant ever dared make such a bona fide, ironclad agreement? It is true many so-called clairvoyants make "pretty promises" and give their own personal word, but what good is that? Not worth the paper it is printed on. Talk and promises are cheap. If you doubt my ability, call and I will give you positive evidence in your case free of charge. Unlike the fortune teller and pretender, I ask no fee in advance and positively refuse to accept remuneration if perfect satisfaction is not given. SPECIAL READINGS $1.00 AND $2.00 Parlors arranged

so that

you meet

no one.

Lady

1604 ADAMS STREET Hours 10 to 8

always

attendance.

Phone 65999

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