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“I was born rather late in [my father's] life, in his mid - 40s. And so what he did up until the time he was 15, I think probably from age 12 to 15, my grandfather made him demonstrate mediumistic powers at the Exeter Street Theater, the first Spiritualist church in the United States.”

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Paul Laffoley, born on August 14, 1940, and passed away on November 16, 2015, was an artist whose category and identity remain unknown. His life story, achievements, and impact are currently limited in available information. more

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