Séance table tipping, sometimes called table-turning, is one of the most well-known and enduring practices associated with spiritual communication. At its simplest, it involves a group of people sitting around a small table, lightly resting their hands upon it, and attempting to establish contact with unseen entities. What follows, in many reported cases, is the gradual movement of the table itself, often tilting, rocking, or even lifting in response to questions.

Electronic Voice Phenomena, commonly referred to as EVPs, are unexplained voices or sounds captured on audio recording devices during paranormal investigations. These voices are typically not heard during recording but are discovered later during playback. Investigators often describe them as whispers, single words, short phrases, or even responses to direct questions asked aloud during an investigation. EVPs have become one of the most widely used and debated tools in modern