Spiritualism also discredited itself with sensational spirit manifestations. Rappings, table levitations, spirit writing, trance speakings, and full materializations of ghosts became too dramatic and unbelievable. However, there are still 3,000 members in the National Spiritualist Association of Churches. The College of Spiritual Science in Lily Dale, New York and the Morris Pratt Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Belief in the supernatural continues to interest many Americans, although it is not usually associated with the religion of Spiritualism.
Some people believe in haunted houses, love potions, and curses.
Others are intrigued by psychics who read the future through tarot cards, tea leaves, and palm reading. Still others have faith in guardian angels, crystals, healing magnets, and good luck charms. Some of the most popular books, television shows, and movies have a supernatural theme. A Magician Amont the Spirits, which will be open through July 1, 2001. It offers visitors an opportunity to learn about a crusade which defined the final epoch in Houdini's life.