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Earthquake effect:

A paranormal event in which a room shakes as if in an earthquake. Often associated with medium Daniel Dunglas Home.

 

Eblis:

Alternate spelling of Iblis, the renamed demon Azazel who was ejected from Heaven.

 

Ectoplasm:

A viscous white substance which is said to be released from the orifice of a medium and used by spirits to take

on a physical form.

 

Edison, Thomas:

Famous American inventor, sometimes associated with the paranormal.

 

Edward, John:

American celebrity psychic medium.

 

Electrokinesis:

The act of generating electricity using only the mind.

 

Elemental:

A nature spirit.

 

Elixir:

A liquid or powder said to provide eternal life or life enhancement.

 

Elongation:

A phenomena in which a psychic's body is seen to grow longer under the influence of a spirit.

 

Escape clause:

In a debate, a back-up defence that can always be used when all other arguments have failed.

 

ESP:

Extrasensory Perception, the ability to perceive things without the aid of the five senses, i.e. with the mind alone or with supernatural assistance.

 

Etheric body:

A non-physical body of vital forces or energy, said to accompany a person's physical body.

 

Evil eye:

In witchcraft and black magic, the ability to cast spells and excerpt power over people merely by looking at them.

 

Exorcism:

The act of expelling an unwanted spirit or demon from a possessed person.

 

Exopolitics:

Political institutions and processes associated with extraterrestrial life.

 

Extispicy:

A method of divination using entrails.

 

Extrasensory Perception:

The ability to perceive things without the aid of the five senses, i.e. with the mind alone or with supernatural assistance.