After 1848, many socialists became ardent spiritualists or occultists. Among its members were a number of occultists, spiritualists, and Theosophists. The latter interests historians of esotericism, psychologists, and some philosophers and spiritualists. Parapsychologists and Spiritualists have an ongoing interest in EVP. The Society has been criticised by both spiritualists and sceptics. The film sparked controversy among spiritualists, but was praised by magicians. The largest of these were Pagans (57,000) and Spiritualists (39,000). She used the services of mediums and spiritualists to try to contact their dead son. Many had backgrounds as active Theosophists, Spiritualists, or were followers of other esoteric doctrines. This led to Spiritualists embracing spiritual evolution. This led to spiritualists embracing spiritual evolution. Poltergeist activity has often been believed to be the work of malicious spirits by spiritualists. Some spiritualists authored books supporting spirit photography. Some early modern Spiritualists did not favor the idea of spirit guides. The vicar has recently died and fake spiritualists are exploiting the widow.