Helen Duncan: podcast appearances and interviews

Victoria Helen McCrae Duncan was a Scottish medium born on 25 November 1897. She is known for her claims of producing ectoplasm, which was ultimately revealed to be made from cheesecloth. Duncan gained notoriety as the last person to be imprisoned under the Witchcraft Act of 1735 for fraudulent claims related to her mediumship activities. Her case highlighted issues surrounding spiritualism and legislation concerning fraudulent practices in the realm of paranormal phenomena. Duncan's activities and subsequent prosecution remain a notable example in the history of paranormal research and legal responses to spiritualist claims.