History has recorded many people with psychic abilities. Some have later proved to be fraudulent, but others have confounded investigators and continue to be a source of mystery.

Helen Duncan was born in Scotland in 1898. She was in demand for her psychic skills during the 1930s and 1940s. She held sances in peoples homes and churches. Ms. Duncan used clairvoyance to help people connect with loved ones.

Helen Duncan was found guilty of fraud when a policewoman grabbed a vest that was purported to be Helen's spirit child helper. She was found guilty of fraud and fined 10. Police raided one of her sances in 1944. In spite of this occurrence, many people visited Helen and claim to have been benefited from her psychic powers. During one of her trials, many people testified and recalled many of her impossible feats. The mystic surrounding her personality continues to motivate many practicing mediums in the world.

Daniel Douglas Home was one of the most amazing physical mediums of the nineteenth century. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Daniel and his family moved to America in 1842. While still in his teens, he experienced strange phenomena in his house, like the moving of furniture and strange noises. His aunt called in ministers to rid him of the ""curse,"" but instead was informed that he was gifted by God to carry out his work. He then turned his abilities to giving sances. In 1852, Home first began to levitate, a phenomena he later became renowned for. In 1855, he returned to England and once again began to demonstrate his psychic gifts. After conducting a series of tests, noted scientist Sir William Crookes concluded that his gifts were genuine. Home eventually retired in 1873 due to failing health. He died of tuberculosis in June 1886.