Synopsis

For four decades, a novel faith known as spiritualism gripped the nation with an intensity unseen before. Prominent figures like Abraham Lincoln, P.T. Barnum, Frederick Douglass, and members of Congress, alongside scientists, engaged in fervent debate over revelations from the spirit world channeled through mediums. The halls of Congress buzzed with discussion regarding a proposed $40,000 investment to explore the potential of employing emerging wireless technology for communication with the de