The Magic Staff

The Magic Staff: An Autobiography of Andrew Jackson Davis is a book written by Andrew Jackson Davis that chronicles his life story. Davis was a prominent American spiritualist and writer who claimed to have received messages from the spirit world. In this book, he recounts his experiences growing up in poverty and his early encounters with the spiritual realm. Davis also shares his journey towards becoming a renowned spiritualist, including his development of psychic abilities and his involvement in the spiritualist movement of the 19th century. The book offers a unique perspective on the spiritualist movement and provides insight into the beliefs and practices of this movement. Overall, The Magic Staff is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in spirituality, psychic abilities, and the history of the spiritualist movement in America.1857. The clairvoyant Andrew Jackson Davis tells his life story, including the discovery and use of his unusual psychic abilities. Selected contents: My first temptation; In which I ask many questions; In which are signs of second-sight; Signs, and the things signified; In which I hear strange music; A lesson of self-dependence; The dawning light; The spiritual spheres; The fatal gem; The conjugal marriage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.