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	Planchette -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		A planchette is a triangular or heart-shaped board supported by castors which, when lightly touched and moved by the fingers, is claimed to spell out (Supernatural forces and events and beings collectively) supernatural or (A kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States) spiritual messages.
		A (A thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood) pencil would be attached to the planchette, printing letters or other designs on paper to be later interpreted by a medium.
		The most common use of the planchette is with a (A board with the alphabet on it; used with a planchette to spell out supernatural messages) Ouija or spirit board.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pl/planchette.htm (210 words)

	Ouija - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This tablet, called a planchette, was affixed with a pencil that would write out messages in a fashion similar to automatic writing.
		During the late 1800s, planchettes were widely sold as a novelty.
		In 1890, businessmen Elijah Bond and Charles Kennard had the idea to patent a planchette sold with a board on which the alphabet was printed, and thus had invented the first Ouija board.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ouija (1847 words)

	Ouija board
		The board usually has the letters of the alphabet inscribed on it, along with words such as 'yes,' 'no,' 'good-bye' and 'maybe.' A planchette (a slidable 3-legged device) or pointer of some sort is manipulated by those using the board.
		The users ask the board a question and together or one of them singly moves the pointer or the board until a letter is "selected" by the pointer.
		The movement of the planchette is not due to paranormal forces but to unnoticeable movements by those controlling the pointer, known as the ideomotor effect.
	skepdic.com /ouija.html (588 words)

	planchette
		“Planchette is simply nowhere,” said a Western man at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, “compared with the new scheme for mysterious communication that is being used out in Ohio.
		One Planchette wrote, for example, that on Kelley’s Island [in Lake Erie] an Indian Chief was buried with $18,000 worth of jewels, and two men went to work.
		That many messages written with the aid of the planchette are from spirits seems conclusive; but that more of them must be accounted for in other ways is equally as conclusive.
	www.spirithistory.com /board.html (3485 words)

	Ouija Boards
		The other theory is that the ghosts are either causing the Ouija users to move the planchette or are moving it through their own ghostly powers.
		If the planchette goes to the four corners of the board it means that you have contacted an evil spirit, and if the planchette repeatedly makes a figure eight, it means that an evil spirit is in control of the board.
		Leaving the planchette on the board means the board is still open and spirits can use it as a door into your home.
	www.angelfire.com /de/poetry/BOS/Ouija.html (3284 words)

	Planchette (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Planchette is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		It is a sort of mounted pencil on castors, which permits the hand to rest, yet move freely to the supposed direction of the spirit control as in automatic drawing and writing (see automatic writing).
		It is said to have been invented by a French spiritualist named Planchette in 1853.
	www.experiencefestival.com /planchette (700 words)

	Divination by Ouji Board
		Planchette writing was often difficult or impossible to read.
		Whether Bond or his Baltimore cronies actually invented anything or merely took advantage of an existing fad using their own design is open to conjecture, but there is no doubt that they were the first to market the board as a novelty.
		If the planchette goes to the four corners of the board it means that you have contacted an evil spirit.
	www.crystalforest1.homestead.com /DivinationOuiji.html (2978 words)

	Ouija Boards - Just a Game?
		It had a small hole near the center to hold a pencil, and when the users would place their hands on it lightly, the Planchette would move around on a piece of paper underneath and spell out words, draw symbols, and give other messages from the spirit world.
		Planchette was one of the first pioneers to take a product to the masses for the purpose of spirit communication, and his original design would be copied and transformed over the next 60 years.
		The Planchette was used the same way as before, but this time the window would stop over each letter to spell out a message.
	www.ghostvillage.com /legends/2002/legends3_10052002.shtml (882 words)

	Museum of Talking Boards, Planchettes
		is the "scientific planchette from the original pattern, first made in 1860." Although the phantasms on the front of the box are obviously not of this world, there is no mention of spiritual communion of any kind.
		in the 1860's during the planchette craze of that era.
		The instructions are conveniently glued to the bottom of the board and state: "For some persons, Planchette moves in a few moments, and for others from ten to fifteen minutes is needed to charge the board."
	www.museumoftalkingboards.com /planchet.html (375 words)

	Gallery
		Next, I examined the heart-shaped, plastic device known as the indicator, or planchette, which is used with the board.
		The general idea is that each user places his or her hand very lightly on the planchette and the presence of a spirit guides the planchette to the various letters and numbers on the board to spell out answers to the users questions.
		Secondly, the size of these boards tends to be too small for the planchette (indicator), and the planchette often slides off of the edge of the board.
	www.geocities.com /mysticwhisper1/stories.htm (1447 words)

	Ouija history
		As the planchette, as it came to be known, moved, it wrote out spirit messages.
		A forerunner of the Planchette was a homemade communicator made from an overturned basket with a pencil attached to one end.
		The planchette would rest on a wooden lap tray with the numbers 1-10, the letters of the alphabet, and the words yes and no imprinted on it.
	ks.essortment.com /ouijahistory_rltn.htm (896 words)

	Ouija (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Often used was a planchette affixed with a pencil that would write out messages in a fashion similar to automatic writing.
		A Ouija board is used by one or more operators placing the planchette on the board and then placing their fingers on it.
		The players start by moving the planchette around the board and begin speaking to the entity (or entities) trying to be summoned and asking questions of it.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/O/Ouija.htm (1771 words)

	Planchette Page 10 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In her mind there was also the desire to protect her lover, for she knew that the strain of his present standing with her aunt and uncle would be added to, unconsciously in their minds, by the weird message of Planchette.
		Planchette is adjourned, and we're just winding up the discussion of the theory of it.
		"The camp is deserted," Lute said, as she placed Planchette on the table.
	www.web-books.com /Classics/Stories/London6/London6C8P10.htm (850 words)

	No. 1067: Science, Religion, and John Tyndall
		The article described a planchette -- a heart-shaped plate on rollers carrying a pencil.
		The planchette begins to move and write out spirit messages.
		The odd subtext of that offer was that Faraday was intensely religious, and Tyndall was as fascinated with Faraday's convictions as he was with prayer, miracles, and cosmology.
	www.uh.edu /engines/epi1067.htm (520 words)

	New Page 3
		The tops of the boards, as well as our hand carved planchettes, are coated with a special, high quality lamination, that will protect against accidental spills, provides a flawless image and a perfectly smooth playing surface, as well as insures that your board will last for generations to come without yellowing or fading with age.
		Our planchettes are specially designed to not only be used in the traditional way; to point to the letters, but they also have cut outs at their bases that drop down to indicate the numbers or messages at the edges of our boards.
		This way your planchette doesn't run off the edge and interrupt an animated game, nor do you twist your wrists uncomfortably during a session.
	www.speakingwithspirits.com /Esoterica/esotericagraphic.htm (213 words)

	The Original LottOracle Talking Board Family Web Site
		, a green crystal cabochon, is used in lieu of the planchette to move over the numbers by one or two channelers.
		One drawback with the flexible laminated prototype is that it must be placed on a smooth flat surface to be used, so it cannot be used in the classic manner of placing it on the knees between two people.
		For this reason, it is always best to "charge" the planchette before use by placing it in direct sunlight or bright light from a fluorescent lamp.
	members.aol.com /LottOracle (1917 words)

	Black Jack With The Hackle Back Deluxe 24x16 - PTTB; Ouija Boards, Spirit Boards, Witchboards, Halloween (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The planchette is also a fine Birch with legs stained beautiful Red Mahogany and sports gilded leg bands.
		Handcrafted this planchette is durable nail and glue construction.
		On the back the stunning wood is offset by the intriguing poem placed on a gothic headstone.
	urbanartifacts.safeshopper.com /27/27.htm?633 (346 words)

	Ouija Boards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Both planchette (the graceful heart-shaped pointer that glides effortlessly over the board's polished surface, pointing to letters and numbers as the spirits spell out the answers to your questions) and board are crafted of furniture-grade Baltic birch plywood to which the images are mounted before being finished with many coats of high gloss lacquer.
		The planchette's three legs are lathe-turned, with felt pads so the pointer glides easily and (for users as well as for the spirits that guide it) effortlessly over the board.
		Because the half-size board's planchette is quite small, affording no surface for a picture, it includes a nicely finished plain planchette in a fl velvet drawstring bag.
	www.hauntedstudio.com /ouija_board.htm (905 words)

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		The planchette moves over the letter I. The planchette moves over the letter M. (said slowly as it is spelled out) I'm S-E-A-R-C-H-I-N-G Everyone looks confused.
		The planchette moves slowly over the letter M. The planchette moves slowly, very slowly over the letter E. There is dead silence.
		The planchette races to the letter Y. It jerks their arms it moves so suddenly and fast.
	www.uncstv.org /darknessfalls/scripts/cantrell.txt (3686 words)

	The exorcist in love: Chapter 5
		Two fingers from Laura's right hand and two from Freddie's were extended to the center of the board and were resting lightly upon the planchette.
		Extending in a circle around the planchette, printed on the board, were the letters of the alphabet.
		There were also punctuation marks on the board, such as a comma, a period and a set of quotation marks, and sometimes the planchette would move to these as well.
	www.sptimes.com /News/webspecials/exorcist/exorcist5.html (4013 words)

	The Magic Talking Board
		In fact, throughout history there are periodical mentions of the magic board, including use of it by the Romans in the Third Century A.D. and the Mongols in the Thirteenth Century.
		In the mid eighteen hundreds, Europe and used a planchette for automatic writing.
		The Ouija board as we know it today was invented by an American, Elijah Bond in 1892.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/prophecy/8676 (383 words)

	Ouija Craft Ouija Boards Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Everything is then sealed with 3 coats of long lasting spar varnish, and they come with a matching Crystal Planchette.
		While you can utilize any material to make a Talking Board (and all will work in some fashion) we are always asked if wood is a better medium to use.
		The edges have been charged with fire and it comes with a matching crystal planchette.
	www.ouijacraft.com /ouijaboards.html (502 words)

	Planchette Report
		The Planchette Report is priced at $ 5 + $1.00 postage and is updated on a quarterly basis.
		The Planchette Report in agreement with Kevin Neidy is issuing special INTAGLIO certificates.
		to subscribers to the Planchette report for 1 year starting with the September issue.
	www.papermoneyworld.net /planchette/planchette_report.htm (330 words)

	BPChapter40
		Laurel threw herself between Planchette and the irate Lord, "I beg you, milor!" Laurel plead.
		The soldiers dragged Planchette and Henri to a tall post and proceeded to tie Planchette's hands into the leather straps that hung from the post, while Laurel taken to the pillory.
		Tears were streaming down her face as she looked to the post where Planchette stood bound and watching, tears falling from his eyes as well.
	www.geocities.com /citoyenrobespierre/BPChapter40.html (2849 words)

	The Ouija Card Trick by Diamond Jim Tyler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		He places the planchette onto the center of the board which is held at his fingertips.
		The magician moves the planchette back to the center of the board and asks “Was it a heart?” The planchette comes to life again and moves to NO! The planchette is returned to the center of the board.
		The planchette moves indecisively across the board and then finally points to the correct number.
	www.murphysmagicsupplies.com /catalog/tricks/html/ouijacard.html (178 words)

	Ouija Board History and Ouija Stories from the folks at Damned Games
		The main inspiration was drawn from a planchette available during the 19th Century.
		A planchette is a flat piece of wood, usually oval in shape, with a pencil or pen inserted in the middle.
		The wooden piece rested on rollers or casters, and was placed upon a sheet of paper.
	www.damnedgames.com /cf_ouijahistory.html (1079 words)

	Uncovering (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		I took mine off and was about to scold him for his non-belief when the planchette shot off of the
		I looked at Corey in disbelief as the planchette moved before us.
		The planchette stopped and slowly circled around to point at Corey
	members.aol.com /maggotprincss666/uncovering.html (152 words)

	Gîte en Provence : La Planchette - Vaison la Romaine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Gîte en Provence : La Planchette - Vaison la Romaine
		You will find "La Planchette" on the wine road ("la route des vins"), on the locality of St Romain-en-Viennois.
		This is an area which his historically very interesting, located 3 miles from Vaison-la-Romaine, 7 miles from Nyons and 10 from Buis-les-Baronnies.
	www.guideweb.com /provence/gites/la-planchette/indexa.html (196 words)

	I AM Books Category Definitions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Ouija (pronounced wee-jee or wee-juh) boards are used to receive messages using a planchette ("pointer").
		Participants place their fingers on the planchette, which then moves about a board covered with numbers, letters and symbols, so as to spell out messages.
		Scrying is the occult practice of seeing the past, present, or future in a shining surface such as a mirror, glass, a crystal ball, or oil on water.
	www.iambookstore.com /catdef.html (5879 words)

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