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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.

Egyptian days: A list of dates said to be significant in terms of good and bad fortune. Sometimes referred to as the "lucky and unlucky days".

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: See ESP.