Many readers will have heard of Dr Wilmar’s involvement with Spirit Paintings, but probably know little else. Wilmar (William H Marriott) had a fascinating life which Peter Brunning has researched and made available in this article. Peter covers Wilmar’s roots in India, where he displayed early inventiveness, as well as his time in Britain as a magician and psychic expert. He was always willing to expose trickery used by fraudulent mediums. The development of Spirit Paintings is covered, including details of Wilmar’s interactions with David Abbott and Selbit.
Item Details
| Date | 1st edition published in 2025 |
|---|---|
| Theatre | Maskelynes Theatre (St. George's Hall; London), St. George's Hall (London) |
| People | Anna Eva Fay, David Abbott, Dr Wilmar, Ernest Mills, P.T. Selbit, Robert Ganthony, William Marriott |
| Organisations | The Magic Circle |
| Category | Articles |
| Ref no | N3442 Article60 |