Insights from the Beyond: Session 184

Session 184, recorded on the night of September 3, 1965, is an unscheduled, late-night hangout featured Jane Roberts (Ruburt), Rob Butts (Joseph), and their friends Bill and Peggy Gallagher. It’s got everything: psychic envelope tests, advice on ulcers, and even some gossip about flying saucers.

The First "Public" Envelope Test

Jane had some free time after mailing her ESP book, so Seth decided to show off a bit in front of witnesses. Rob prepared a double envelope containing a "multiplicitude of design"—basically an abstract pen drawing of blocks.

• The Hits: Seth nailed the "color gray" (created by Rob’s shading) and mentioned the numbers 3 and 7. Rob later realized the drawing had a group of 7 blocks on the right and 3 on the left.
• The Neighborhood Drama: Seth mentioned a ...