Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-170) and index.

Chapter 1 The evidence in support of mediums: Mediums communicate directly with the dead / David Fontana -- Mediums help the dead and the living connect / Suzane Northrop -- Mediums are part of the spiritualist religion / John Walliss -- Mediums have passed scientific tests / Gary E. Schwartz -- Mediums understand how spirits communicate / James Van Praagh. Chapter 2 The evidence against mediums: The Skeptic's Dictionary explains claims against mediums / Robert T. Carroll -- Mediums are frauds / Joe Nickell -- Proof of mediums' abilities is flawed / Richard Wiseman and Ciaran O'Keefe -- Television mediums are not authentic / James Underdown -- Mediums are skilled speakers / Robin Wooffitt. Epilogue: Analyzng the evidence. Glossary.