Photograph of sentry box apparatus

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Photograph of sentry box apparatus

Photograph of " sentry box" apparatus, with panels 1 and 3 removed, constructed to test the theory that the Czechoslovak vaudeville telepath Fred Marion (a.k.a. Josef Kraus) finds hidden objects by acquiring indicia from the experimenters, 1933. HPG/1/7/15 ()"

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1933 Apparatus Book Case Experiment Fred Investigation Josef Kraus Marion Sentry Telepathy Test Vaudeville Krauss Paranormal Telepathic

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This intriguing photograph captures a pivotal moment in the investigation of the purported telepathic abilities of Czechoslovak vaudeville performer, Josef Kraus, also known as Fred Marion. In this experiment, conducted in 1933, Kraus was asked to find hidden objects using his supposed telepathic abilities while an apparatus, known as a sentry box, was used to test the theory. The sentry box, with panels 1 and 3 removed, is seen in the photograph. The wooden structure, resembling a bookcase, was designed specifically for this experiment. The apparatus was filled with various objects, some hidden and others in plain sight. Kraus was asked to identify the hidden objects by acquiring indicia from the experimenters. The historical significance of this photograph lies in the controversy surrounding Kraus's alleged telepathic abilities. Skeptics argued that he was using subliminal cues or other forms of deception to identify the hidden objects. However, supporters believed that Kraus truly possessed a unique ability to perceive information through means other than the five senses. Despite extensive testing and investigation, the results of Kraus's telepathic abilities remain inconclusive. This photograph serves as a reminder of the intrigue and fascination that surrounded paranormal phenomena in the early 20th century and the ongoing debate surrounding the existence of extrasensory perception.

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