David Phelps Abbott

David Phelps Abbott was a magician, author, and inventor, renowned for creating effects such as the floating ball, later popularized by Okito. His most significant written work, Behind the Scenes with the Mediums (1907), is widely regarded as a definitive exposure of the tricks employed by mediums. Abbott's contributions lie in demystifying fraudulent practices and illuminating the mechanics behind illusions, offering readers a profound insight into the world of deception.