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TV Was Weird in the 1950s, Which Made It Ripe for Magic

Apr 12, 2026

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9 min read

TV Was Weird in the 1950s, Which Made It Ripe for Magic

Dell O'Dell was one of the first magicians to have her own TV show; the program reflected the time as well as her powerhouse personality

Vanessa Armstrong

Galvanometer

Mar 1, 2026

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9 min read

How the Galvanometer 'Proved' a Medium's Powers

In the 19th century, scientific Spiritualists repurposed a device that measures electricity to “test” women’s supernatural abilities.

Vanessa Armstrong

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Don't Put These Items in a Hospital's Tube System!

Feb 22, 2026

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8 min read

Don't Put These Items in a Hospital's Tube System!

The technicians will get mad at you.

Vanessa Armstrong

Feature

Feb 15, 2026

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9 min read

The Last Bastion of Pneumatic Tubes

In one industry, this centuries-old technology is thriving.

Vanessa Armstrong

Theremin

Feb 8, 2026

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9 min read

Why Does Television Love the Theremin?

The odd, ethereal instrument pops up on shows like Severance and Starfleet Academy.

Vanessa Armstrong

Feature

Jan 25, 2026

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10 min read

The Fall of NYC's Pneumatic Mail

Its existence angered many, including McCarthy

Vanessa Armstrong

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When Mail Traveled via a Series of Tubes

Jan 18, 2026

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12 min read

When Mail Traveled via a Series of Tubes

Under the streets of NYC lies a network of pipes that, over decades, jettisoned millions of letters across the city

Vanessa Armstrong

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TV Was Weird in the 1950s, Which Made It Ripe for Magic

How the Galvanometer 'Proved' a Medium's Powers

Don't Put These Items in a Hospital's Tube System!

The Last Bastion of Pneumatic Tubes

Why Does Television Love the Theremin?

The Fall of NYC's Pneumatic Mail

When Mail Traveled via a Series of Tubes

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