Crandon Collection

Mina Crandon
American physical medium, whose authenticity was much questioned but never conclusively disproved

Margery Crandon 7
Spirit photo of controversial American medium Margery, with alleged spirit faces. Few today would attempt a defence of Margery - writes investigator J Gordon Melton

Margery and Ectoplasm
Margery, with her hands tightly clasped by sitters, nevertheless manages to exude ectoplasm from her nostrils

Crandon & Houdini
Margery in a fraud-proof box devised by Richardson and Houdini; the latter is holding her left hand, her other hand is held by Walter Prince

Margery Seance - 4
Margery, in trance and her wrists held by sitters, exudes ectoplasm which spreads right across her face

Margery Crandon 4
Controversial American medium Margery in trance. She was exposed by Houdini but many believe her genuine

MARGERY AND BIRD
Margery's dead brother Walter mischievously pulls down a strongly-secured cabinet on Malcolm Bird, the intrepid investigator of Scientific American Date: 1924

WALTER T STINSON
Mina Crandon's dead brother Walter Stinson, who ostensibly gave strong evidence for his survival after death during his sister's seances

Controversial American medium Margery is presented with a loving cup by admirers at the Psychic College. Date: 1920s

CRANDON SEANCE
A scene at one of Margerys seances : ectoplasm is emerging from somewhere, to the amazement of all those present Date: circa 1925

MARGERY SEANCE - 5
Margery, in trance and her wrists held by sitters, exudes ectoplasm which drips from her face Date: circa 1924

Margery Crandon 6
Comparison of the thumbprint of Walter, control of American medium Margery, with that of a living Boston dentist - one of the dubious items which aroused suspicions of tricks

Margery Crandon
Mina Stinson - aka Margery Crandon - controversial American spirit medium

J Malcolm Bird
American researcher, Research Officer of the American Society for Psychical Research 1925-1931, a period which included the remarkable Margery Crandon case Date: 1886 - ?

Dr and Mina Crandon
Mina and Dr Crandon photographed during a visit to England

Houdini and Cabinet
Cover of a pamphlet by Houdini in which he exposes the tricks whereby Margery produces her extraordinary phenomena

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Crandon, a name that resonates with the mysterious world of spiritualism and mediumship. Mina Crandon, also known as Margery Crandon, was a controversial American medium who captivated audiences with her extraordinary abilities. Margery Crandon, often referred to as "Margery 7" due to being the seventh child in her family, became famous for her séances where she claimed to communicate with the spirit world. These séances were filled with astonishing phenomena such as ectoplasmic manifestations. One of the most notable events in Margery's career was her encounter with none other than Harry Houdini himself. In an attempt to debunk her abilities, Houdini attended one of Margery's seances but left without conclusive evidence either way. The fourth Margery seance brought both skepticism and fascination among those who witnessed it. The room filled with anticipation as people awaited contact from beyond. It was during this session that remarkable ectoplasmic forms appeared before their eyes, leaving many questioning what they had just experienced. But it wasn't just spirits that accompanied Margery; there was also a peculiar connection between her and a bird. This unusual bond intrigued onlookers and added another layer of mystery to an already enigmatic figure. Walter T Stinson played a significant role in supporting Margery's work and validating her claims. He stood by her side throughout numerous controversies surrounding her psychic abilities. In recognition of Margery's talent or perhaps out of admiration for the controversy she stirred up within society, admirers presented her with a loving cup at one point—an acknowledgment of both support and curiosity towards this woman who seemed capable of bridging two worlds together. The Crandon seance became synonymous with intrigue and speculation—a gathering where believers sought solace while skeptics attempted to unravel the truth behind these supernatural occurrences. As time went on, more questions arose rather than answers during each subsequent margary seance.