Eusapia Palladino

Eusapia Palladino was an Italian spiritualist medium active in the early 20th century, known for claims of communicating with spirits through physical phenomena. During séances, she purported to produce tangible manifestations like levitations, moving objects, and phantom touches, often in the presence of investigators. Skeptics, however, argue her phenomena were tricks, involving deception and concealed distractions. Despite widespread controversy, Palladino's abilities attracted the interest of prominent scientists and psychologists of her time, fueling debates about the possibility of paranormal phenomena and the nature of consciousness beyond the physical world.