Miracle Club - Revision history

Anton Diachenko: /* Public announcement */

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	On May 4, 1875, the New York newspaper ''Daily Graphic'' published a letter from Colonel Olcott that was mostly a refutation of criticism of his new book ''People of the Other World''. He concluded by announcing the formation of the club:		On May 4, 1875, the New York newspaper ''Daily Graphic'' published a letter from Colonel Olcott that was mostly a refutation of criticism of his new book ''People of the Other World''. He concluded by announcing the formation of the club:
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	The large sale which my book is meeting proves that the public interest in "materialization" has been in nowise abated by the preposterous ''expose'' of the Katie King humbug, while before long things will occur in this city that will raise the excitement to fever heat. A "Miracle Club" is being organized by some of the best of our citizens, who have secured the attendance of a private gentleman, in whose presence every wonder of modern Spiritualism, including the materialization of full-length spirit forms, occurs without a cabinet and in the light.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott letter to New York ''Daily Graphic'' (May 4, 1875), 3.</ref><ref>This letter was also printed in ''Spiritual Scientist'' 2.9 (May 6, 1875), 106.</ref>		The large sale which my book is meeting proves that the public interest in "materialization" has been in nowise abated by the preposterous ''expose'' of the Katie King humbug, while before long things will occur in this city that will raise the excitement to fever heat. A "Miracle Club" is being organized by some of the best of our citizens, who have secured the attendance of a private gentleman, in whose presence every wonder of modern Spiritualism, including the materialization of full-length spirit forms, occurs without a cabinet and in the light. (<I>Henry S. Olcott. Lotos Club, May 1</I>)<ref>Henry Steel Olcott letter to New York ''Daily Graphic'' (May 4, 1875), 3.</ref><ref>This letter was also printed in ''Spiritual Scientist'' 2.9 (May 6, 1875), 106.</ref>
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	The club existed only for a brief time, and its name did not appear again in the ''Spiritual Scientist'' or ''Daily Graphic'' after May. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that "it looks as though there would have been no Theosophical Society — it looks so, I say — if her intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref> The organizational effort served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later.		The club existed only for a brief time, and its name did not appear again in the ''Spiritual Scientist'' or ''Daily Graphic'' after May. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that "it looks as though there would have been no Theosophical Society — it looks so, I say — if her intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation".<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref> The organizational effort served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later.

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	The club existed only for a brief time, and its name did not appear again in the ''Spiritual Scientist'' or ''Daily Graphic'' after May. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that "it looks as though there would have been no Theosophical Society — it looks so, I say - if her intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref> The organizational effort served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later.		The club existed only for a brief time, and its name did not appear again in the ''Spiritual Scientist'' or ''Daily Graphic'' after May. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that "it looks as though there would have been no Theosophical Society — it looks so, I say — if her intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref> The organizational effort served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	The club existed only for a brief time, and its name did not appear again in the ''Spiritual Scientist'' or ''Daily Graphic'' after May. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that ~~the~~ "it looks as though there would have been no Theosophical Society — it looks so, I say - if her intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref> The organizational effort served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later.		The club existed only for a brief time, and its name did not appear again in the ''Spiritual Scientist'' or ''Daily Graphic'' after May. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that "it looks as though there would have been no Theosophical Society — it looks so, I say - if her intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref> The organizational effort served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later.

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	The club existed only for a brief time, and its name did not appear again in the ''Spiritual Scientist'' or ''Daily Graphic'' after May. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that the "intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref> The organizational effort served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later.		The club existed only for a brief time, and its name did not appear again in the ''Spiritual Scientist'' or ''Daily Graphic'' after May. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that the "it looks as though there would have been no Theosophical Society — it looks so, I say - if her intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref> The organizational effort served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later.

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Anton Diachenko: /* Public announcement */

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	[[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] wrote in her Scrapbook:		[[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] wrote in her Scrapbook:
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	“An attempt in consequence of orders received from [[Tuitit Bey\|T* B* ~~(a Master)~~]] through P~~. (an Elemental)~~ personating ~~John King~~. Ordered to begin telling the public the truth about the phenomena and their mediums. And now my martyrdom will begin! I shall have all the Spiritualists against me, in addition to the Christians and the Sceptics. Thy will, oh [[Morya\|M.]], be done. H. P. B.”<ref>H. P. Blavatsky, Scrapbook Volume I.</ref>		“An attempt in consequence of orders received from [[Tuitit Bey\|T* B]] through P** personating J[ohn] K[ing]. Ordered to begin telling the public the truth about the phenomena and their mediums. And now my martyrdom will begin! I shall have all the Spiritualists against me, in addition to the Christians and the Sceptics. Thy will, oh [[Morya\|M.]], be done. H. P. B.”<ref>H. P. Blavatsky, Scrapbook Volume I.</ref>
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	The organization of Col. Olcott’s "Miracle Club" is progressing satisfactorily. Applications are daily received from those wishing to join, but few selections have been positively made; as it is desired that the Club should be composed of men of such standing, and scientific, and other attainments, as shall afford to the public a perfect guarantee of the trustworthiness of any conclusions they may reach.		The organization of Col. Olcott’s "Miracle Club" is progressing satisfactorily. Applications are daily received from those wishing to join, but few selections have been positively made; as it is desired that the Club should be composed of men of such standing, and scientific, and other attainments, as shall afford to the public a perfect guarantee of the trustworthiness of any conclusions they may reach.

	The medium who is to sit with the investigators, being actively interested in certain business operations, has been temporarily called from New York. Meanwhile in anticipation of the commencement of his report of the séances of the Miracle Club, Col. Olcott authorises the announcement that he will contribute to the ''Scientist'' some of the results of his winter’s reading, in the form of a series of articles entitled “What the Ancients knew, and what the Moderns think they know...<ref>Anonymous, "A Budget of Good News" ''Spiritual Scientist'' 2.12 (May 27, 1875), 138.</ref>		The medium who is to sit with the investigators, being actively interested in certain business operations, has been temporarily called from New York. Meanwhile in anticipation of the commencement of his report of the séances of the Miracle Club, Col. Olcott authorises the announcement that he will contribute to the ''Scientist'' some of the results of his winter’s reading, in the form of a series of articles entitled “What the Ancients knew, and what the Moderns think they know" ...<ref>Anonymous, "A Budget of Good News" ''Spiritual Scientist'' 2.12 (May 27, 1875), 138.</ref>
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Encouragement from the Mahatmas

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	== ~~Encouragement from~~ the Mahatmas ==		== Support of the Mahatmas ==

	The [[Masters of Wisdom\|Masters of the Wisdom]], or Mahatmas, encouraged this activity. At this stage it was [[Tuitit Bey]], one of the adepts who belonged to the [[Brotherhood of Luxor]], who was involved with Blavatsky and Olcott:		The [[Masters of Wisdom\|Masters of the Wisdom]], or Mahatmas, encouraged this activity. At this stage it was [[Tuitit Bey]], one of the adepts who belonged to the [[Brotherhood of Luxor]], who was involved with Blavatsky and Olcott:

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	The club existed only for a brief time, and ~~served mainly to focus~~ the ~~attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later~~. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that the "intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref>		The club existed only for a brief time, and its name did not appear again in the ''Spiritual Scientist'' or ''Daily Graphic'' after May. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that the "intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref> The organizational effort served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later.

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	The club existed only for a brief time, and served mainly to . This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that the "intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref>		The club existed only for a brief time, and served mainly to focus the attention of the [[Founders]] on the [[Theosophical Society]] that was established a few months later. This attempt at organization failed, mainly because the medium that was to be involved wanted to earn money from this endeavor, something Madame Blavatsky always opposed. Olcott wrote that the "intended medium for the Miracle Club had not utterly failed us and so precluded my completing the organisation.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series, 25-26.</ref>

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SysopJ: /* Public announcement */

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Public announcement

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	On May 4, 1875, the New York newspaper ''Daily Graphic'' published a letter from Colonel Olcott that was mostly a refutation of criticism of his new book ''People of the Other World''. He concluded by announcing the formation of the club:		On May 4, 1875, the New York newspaper ''Daily Graphic'' published a letter from Colonel Olcott that was mostly a refutation of criticism of his new book ''People of the Other World''. He concluded by announcing the formation of the club:
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	The large sale which my book is meeting proves that the public interest in "materialization" has been in nowise abated by the preposterous ''expose'' of the Katie King humbug, while before long things will occur in this city that will raise the excitement to fever heat. A "Miracle Club" is being organized by some of the best of our citizens, who have secured the attendance of a private gentleman, in whose presence every wonder of modern Spiritualism, including the materialization of full-length spirit forms, occurs without a cabinet and in the light.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott letter to New York ''Daily Graphic'' (May 4, 1875), 3.</ref>		The large sale which my book is meeting proves that the public interest in "materialization" has been in nowise abated by the preposterous ''expose'' of the Katie King humbug, while before long things will occur in this city that will raise the excitement to fever heat. A "Miracle Club" is being organized by some of the best of our citizens, who have secured the attendance of a private gentleman, in whose presence every wonder of modern Spiritualism, including the materialization of full-length spirit forms, occurs without a cabinet and in the light.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott letter to New York ''Daily Graphic'' (May 4, 1875), 3.</ref><ref>This letter was also printed in ''Spiritual Scientist'' 2.9 (May 6, 1875), 106.</ref>
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	The "Miracle Club," which excites the hilarity of your paragraphist, is not a body given up to feasting and drinking with ghosts, but a circle of gentlemen who are determined to probe this thing to the bottom, under conditions that have never heretofore been offered. The party includes one of the most popular clergymen of this city, a judge, two United States judicial officers, a physician or two, one of our greatest painters, and some lawyers. We intend to meet twice a week in a private house, in a lighted room, without a "cabinet," and we hope to see every important phase of "spirit manifestation" enacted before our eyes. The medium is a private gentleman, brother to one of the best known men in this country, who has possessed this gift for twenty years, and fought against its display until he can resist no longer. We hope that before long we will be in a position to invite the most daring and learned of our scientists to pursue, either in committee or singly, as they choose, a course of experiments that may demonstrate the nature and potency of this now occult force of nature, and thus stop the mouths of the joking editors that are now stretched open with their broad grins.<ref>Henry S. Olcott to Editor. ''Daily Graphic'' (May 12 1875), 11.</ref>		The "Miracle Club," which excites the hilarity of your paragraphist, is not a body given up to feasting and drinking with ghosts, but a circle of gentlemen who are determined to probe this thing to the bottom, under conditions that have never heretofore been offered. The party includes one of the most popular clergymen of this city, a judge, two United States judicial officers, a physician or two, one of our greatest painters, and some lawyers. We intend to meet twice a week in a private house, in a lighted room, without a "cabinet," and we hope to see every important phase of "spirit manifestation" enacted before our eyes. The medium is a private gentleman, brother to one of the best known men in this country, who has possessed this gift for twenty years, and fought against its display until he can resist no longer. We hope that before long we will be in a position to invite the most daring and learned of our scientists to pursue, either in committee or singly, as they choose, a course of experiments that may demonstrate the nature and potency of this now occult force of nature, and thus stop the mouths of the joking editors that are now stretched open with their broad grins.<ref>Henry S. Olcott letter to Editor. ''Daily Graphic'' (May 12 1875), 11.</ref>
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