The Photon-powered Auditory Canceller was built in the spring/summer of 1885 by premier Spiritualism researcher Rainhard Stanz, his assistant and brilliant young engineer Ivo Shandor, and the mysterious Professor Brown of California. This pioneering attempt at paranormal eliminations features experimental electromagnetic dowsing technology, “superaudio” emitters tuned to what was believed to be “supernatural frequencies” (what we consider prime EVP ranges today), and channels a staggering amount of electrical current in its operation.
The bulk of this build comes from discovered or reclaimed matrials. The wood was from old furniture from the 1890s and many of the rods and levers are from old (broken) musical instruments from 1910. It was designed and constructed by members of the Saskatchewan Ghostbusters, so it’s fictitious back story (in all of its alarming length and detail) ties it’s American “origins” to a discovery near our province’s capital. The idea came from the SGB group’s involvement with a local museum which focuses on turn of the century living.
