Abilities Collection

Joshua Barney
JOSHUA BARNEY (1759 - 1818) American naval officer who, despite his abilities, was three times captured by the British but none the less survived to fight another day. Date: circa 1800

The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums
Undated photograph showing the method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums by means of electrical control. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Leicester Gataker, dowsing for water using his bare hands
Leicester Gataker, English professional water finder, demonstrates his abilities using bare hands. Date: 1903

Sir George Grey (1812 - 1898), British soldier, explorer, colonial administrator and writer. Date: late 1890s

Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho)
1048313 Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joness Romance)

Automatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at sance
Automatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at a sance at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research, 8 March 1932. Harry Price and Professor David Fraser-Harris are controlling Schneider

Ballycastle Golf Club, Co Antrim, Ireland; Silhouetted People Playing Golf

Fluffy Chick (Gallus gallus) standing, side view

Rudi Schneider evading control of Harry Price
Undated photograph of Rudi Schneider evading control of Harry Price at a sance. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into the mediumistic abilities of

Wooden board with holes fitting shapes of farm animals, house and tractor, numbers from one to ten underneath

Henry Lord of Dryburgh
HENRY lord of DRYBURGH Scottish nobleman, over whose origins, deeds private or public, abilities or defects, a veil is discreetly drawn. Not by us, but by everyone. Date: 16TH CENTURY

Portrait Gentleman 1827 Graphite sheet 6 1 / 2 x 5 1 / 2
Artokoloro

Mistaken abilities, Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, engraving 1800, several individuals, each believing they are better suited to a particular occupation other than the one

Mistaken Abilities, Woodward, G. M. (george Moutard), Approximately 1760-1809, Engraving 1800, Several Individuals, Each Believing They Are Better Suited To A Particular Occupation Other Than The One

Two rows of gingerbread men

Two brown foals (Equus caballus) facing in different directions

Brown foal (Equus caballus) standing, side view

Elephant self-awareness, artwork
Elephant self-awareness. Conceptual artwork of an elephant with a painted X-symbol on its forehead recognising itself in a mirror

Itinerant Phrenologist
An itinerant phrenologist assesses the abilities of the son of the family Date: 1895

Horse Leap Frog
Grey Bessie a mare of the Santa Fe Ranch, California, U.S.A. famous for her jumping abilities. Here she is, playing leap frog with some of her horsey friends! Date: 1930s

Man stopping bullets, conceptual artwork
Man stopping bullets. Conceptual computer artwork of a man using paranormal abilities to stop bullets. The ability to exert a physical force with mind control is known as telekinesis

Double photograph of the test counterpoise table
Undated double photograph (ie, two copies of the same picture on one photograph) of the counterpoise table used in Rudi Schneider sances

Undated automatic photograph of a handkerchief leaving a table at a Rudi Schneider sance. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into the mediumistic abilities

A portion of the electrical device for controlling mediums
Undated photograph showing a portion of the electrical device devised and demonstrated by Harry Price, for controlling mediums

Photograph of the infra-red cage at the National Laborator
Photograph of the infra-red " cage" at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research, used during the Rudi Schneider experiments, 1932

Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic ha
Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic " hands" or pseudopods, often witnessed at the Rudi Schneider sances, 1929

Teleplasmic hand holding basket at a seance
Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic " hands" or pseudopods, often witnessed at the Rudi Schneider sances, 1929

Photograph of electrical counter-poise table for taking automatic photographs, 8 March 1932. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into the mediumistic

Double photograph of the counterpoise table
Undated double photograph of the counterpoise table from above during the Rudi Schneider sance. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into the mediumistic

Photograph of the automatic electric photographic apparatus
Undated photograph of the automatic electric photographic apparatus used in the Rudi Schneider experiments. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Automatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at a sance at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research during which a rising handkerchief was photographed, 3 March 1932

SIR G GREY (1812-1898)
SIR GEORGE GREY - Colonial administrator whose arrogance and insensitivity, despite his abilities, led to catastrophe for the New Zealand Maoris and S. African Xhosa (Kaffirs)

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"Unleashing the Extraordinary: Exploring Human Abilities through History" In a world filled with remarkable individuals, Joshua Barney stands out as an epitome of extraordinary abilities. From his birth in 1759 to his death in 1818, Barney's life was marked by exceptional feats that left people in awe. Leicester Gataker, for instance, possessed an uncanny talent for dowsing water using only his bare hands. With a simple gesture and intense focus, he could locate hidden water sources beneath the earth's surface. His ability baffled scientists and skeptics alike. Another intriguing method emerged during the Victorian era when mediums discovered the power of linking their hands and feet while sitting together. This practice allowed them to tap into unseen forces and communicate with spirits from beyond our realm. It fascinated Sir George Grey, a British soldier turned explorer who sought answers about this mysterious phenomenon. As time progressed, new forms emerged. "Joness Romance, " a captivating lithograph depicting a little trip to the continent, showcased how artistry can transport us to different worlds through vivid imagination alone. Henry Lord of Dryburgh was renowned for his golfing prowess at Ballycastle Golf Club in Co Antrim, Ireland. Silhouetted against the setting sun were passionate players showcasing their skills on lush green fairways – proof that human abilities extend far beyond what meets the eye. Advancements in technology also played a role in unraveling human potential. Automatic photographs captured sitters engaged in séances alongside Rudi Schneider – an enigmatic figure known for evading control even by renowned investigator Harry Price himself. Yet not all claims of extraordinary abilities stood up to scrutiny; some were simply mistaken or exaggerated. Woodward's engravings depicted instances where misconceptions clouded true talents – cautionary reminders that discernment is crucial when exploring such realms. Throughout history, humanity has marveled at its own capabilities – from dowsing for water to communicating with spirits, from artistic expression to athletic prowess.