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The Hand That Shook The World

Edmund Richardson of Durham University recreates a seance staged by the 19th century medium Daniel Dunglas ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, complete with disembodied limb and rapping hand.

Many scientists of the age were convinced by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s displays and even Houdini couldn't figure out his tricks.

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One of the New Generation Thinkers 2017. New Generation Thinkers is an annual competition run by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council to select researchers at the start of their careers who can turn their fascinating research into stimulating television and radio programmes.

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6 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Edmund Richardson
Actor Maria Camila Correa
Actor Lauren Hinton
Actor Joseph Pisani
Actor Anthony Plato
Director John Gillespie

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