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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 34 MIN

Spiritualism, Mesmerism, and Gothic Tales with Kathleen Kaufman

from Horror Humor Hunger · host Viggy Parr Hampton

Do you believe in ghosts? What about communicating with the dead through space and time? Whether you think it’s all very real or an elaborate hoax, the idea of contacting the dead has a long and storied history, especially through the Spiritualism movement. Join me and author Kathleen Kaufman as we discuss spirits, mesmerism, Gothic tales, and the history behind her wonderful novel, The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey.Connect with Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleen.kaufman/Connect with Kathleen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorkathleenkaufman/Order Viggy’s books today: https://viggyhampton.comOrder THE ROTTING ROOM: https://www.amazon.com/Rotting-Room-Historical-Horror-Novel-ebook/dp/B0DZD9B67S/Sound effects courtesy of PixabayKeep up with Horror Humor Hunger:- Instagram: @horrorhumorhungerpodcast- Viggy's Instagram: @viggyparrhampton- Twitter: @HHHPodwithViggy- Sign up for Viggy's monthly newsletter at www.viggyhampton.com

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Do you believe in ghosts? What about communicating with the dead through space and time? Whether you think it’s all very real or an elaborate hoax, the idea of contacting the dead has a long and storied history, especially through the Spiritualism movement. Join me and author Kathleen Kaufman as we discuss spirits, mesmerism, Gothic tales, and the history behind her wonderful novel, The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey. Connect with Kathleen on Instagram: https://www...

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