Did the Fox Sisters Fake It? Exploring True Origins of Spiritualism

Did the Fox Sisters really talk to the dead, or start the biggest paranormal hoax in American history? Host Aaron Sagers is joined by author ⁠Barb Rosenstock⁠ to explore ⁠American Spirits⁠, the true story of the sisters who launched the Spiritualism movement in the lead up to the Civil War with their mysterious “spirit rappings.” In her compelling book that goes deep into the strange lives of celebrity, famous interactions, and struggles with alcohol, Barb discusses belief vs. deception, why séances took hold across America, and how grief and the media fueled a national obsession with the afterlife. She also answers the question of whether Leah Fox is the villain of the story. Plus, a look at Houdini’s Library and Harry Houdini’s lifelong love of books. Question: Have you attended a seance, and did you found it convincing? _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with ⁠Aaron Sagers⁠ is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please

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Did the Fox Sisters Fake It? Exploring True Origins of Spiritualism is an episode from Talking Strange by Den of Geek.

This episode is 81:24 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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