Where spirits dare – Witnessing a ‘spiritualist medium’ in action as a sceptic

‘Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.’ —Albert Einstein It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me that I am a sceptic about mediums, spirits, the undead and their ilk. However, I do enjoy things like ghost tours (of which the UK has plenty on offer) and relish the opportunity to watch people who claim they can communicate with the dead demonstrate their gifts. I had just such an opportunity recently and was only too happy to tag along. Becau...