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séance

[sey-ahns] / ˈseɪ ɑns /
NOUN
divination
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One such inquiry takes them to the residence of a medium named Doreen Chimes, who invites Rideout to participate in a well-attended séance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Pet cemeteries, spooky escape rooms, a séance aboard a 1930s luxury liner and more await you this Halloween season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2024

The segment covers story themes, character motivations, casting, period costuming, shooting in Venice, the non-rehearsed séance scene and Mr. Branagh’s multifunctional role in the film.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2023

No, there is no séance with the supernatural nor summoning of spirits, just a jangle of regrets.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2023

The Spiritualist press ran stories about the more recent phenomenon of “apport” mediums, who channeled spirits that dropped gifts, like lilies or doves, into the laps of séance attendees.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock



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