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The Best of Woo: The Story of the Ouija Board
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In this episode, we delve into the history of the Ouija board, from its humble beginnings as a parlor game to its evolution into a tool for contacting spirits. Learn about the entrepreneurs behind the board, the rise of spiritualism, and how Ouija became synonymous with the occult. We also explore the darker side of its reputation, fueled by Hollywood and pop culture. But is the Ouija board really a portal to the spirit world, or just a product of the ideomotor effect? Find out as we uncover the truth behind this mysterious talking board.
Key Topics:
- The origins of the Ouija board and its creators
- Chinese Spirit Writing with Planchettes
- The rise of spiritualism and how it fueled the board’s popularity
- Ouija’s role in pop culture, from Norman Rockwell to horror movies
- The ideomotor effect and scientific explanations of the board's movement
- Famous stories and controversies surrounding Ouija
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Ouija board history, spiritualism and Ouija, talking boards, paranormal history, Ouija board myths, automatic writing, mystical podcast, occult history
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