Esson Collection

Helen Duncan - Ectoplasm & Teleplasmic hand
Piece of card showing two undated photographs of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded during a sance, producing " ectoplasm" and a " hand"

Harry Prices investigations into Helen Duncan
Photograph of Esson Maude recreating where she sat during sitting with the Scottish medium Helen Duncan at the sance venue in Edinburgh, January 1933

Louis Esson
A portrait oil painting of Scottish born, Australian poet and playwright, Thomas Louis Buvelot Esson, who wrote plays such as The Time is Not Yet Ripe (1912) and The Drovers (1922)

Harry Prices investigations into the mediumship of Duncan
Photographs from Harry Prices investigations into the mediumship of Helen Duncan and of Ms Esson Maule, who was involved with the exposure of Helen Duncan during a seance in Edinburgh

Undated photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan, blindfolded during a sance, with her head covered with ectoplasm reaching down to floor. The photograph is annotated to show fraudulence

Undated photograph of Ethel Beenham with cheesecloth
Undated photograph of Ethel Beenham with six feet of 30 inch wide cheesecloth in her mouth, showing how easily it can be rolled up and secreted in the mouth

Esson Maude at Edinburgh seance venue
Photograph of Esson Maude recreating where she sat during sitting with the Scottish medium Helen Duncan at the sance venue in Edinburgh, January 1933

Photograph of undervest, masquerading as the spirit Peggy
Photograph of undervest which, masquerading as the spirit Peggy, led to the Scottish medium Helen Duncans conviction for fraudulent mediumship at Edinburgh, 11 May 1933

Undated photograph of enlarged piece of teleplasm
Undated photograph of enlarged piece of " teleplasm" consisting of ordinary paper, secured from Helen Duncan during a sance, with scale annotations

Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded
Undated photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded during a sance, producing " ectoplasm" and a " hand". The photograph is annotated to show fraudulence

Photograph of undervest, masquerading as the spirit Pegg
Photograph of undervest which, masquerading as the spirit " Peggy", led to the Scottish medium Helen Duncans conviction for fraudulent mediumship at Edinburgh, 11 May 1933

Money for the Helen Duncan seance
Photograph of envelope with the following written upon it: " Received from Miss Maule, The sum of Four Pounds, 5th January 1933, for tonights sance. Helen Duncan", January 1933

Five tags attached to the undervest
Photograph of the five tags attached to the undervest, signed by witnesses at the Edinburgh exposure of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan, 11 May 1933

Undated photograph of enlarged portion of ectoplasm
Undated photograph of enlarged portion of " ectoplasm", showing rents, warps and weft. This is one of series of photographs of Harry Prices investigations into the mediumship of Helen

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Esson: A Journey into Mediumship and Mystery" Step into the realm of the extraordinary as we delve into the captivating world of Esson. From Helen Duncan's mesmerizing ectoplasm to Harry Price's relentless investigations, this is a tale that will leave you spellbound. Helen Duncan, renowned for her supernatural abilities, astounded audiences with her teleplasmic hand reaching out from another dimension. Harry Price, a dedicated investigator, couldn't resist unraveling the enigma surrounding Duncan's mediumship. Intriguingly, Louis Esson emerges on this mystical stage. Was he merely an observer or did he possess hidden talents himself? The connection between Esson and Duncan remains shrouded in secrecy. Harry Price's tireless pursuit led him to uncover astonishing revelations about Duncan's mediumship. An undated photograph captures Ethel Beenham draped in cheesecloth – a haunting reminder of spirits manifesting through material forms. But deception lurked within these ethereal realms too. A photograph exposes an undervest masquerading as the spirit Pegg – a testament to both human ingenuity and deceit within spiritual circles. Esson Maude enters our narrative at Edinburgh seance venue – his presence adding yet another layer of intrigue to this mystifying story. What role did he play in unlocking secrets or perpetuating illusions? As Harry Price continued his investigations into Helen Duncan’s remarkable gifts, an undated photograph reveals an enlarged piece of teleplasm - tangible evidence that defied rational explanation. Blindfolded yet unwavering in her abilities, Scottish medium Helen Duncan stood resolute against skepticism and scrutiny alike. Her unwavering commitment to connecting with otherworldly forces left many questioning their own beliefs. Join us on this enthralling journey where truth intertwines with illusion; where mediums challenge our understanding of reality itself.