The Metaphysical Magazine

The Metaphysical Magazine: A Monthly Review of the Occult Sciences and Metaphysical Philosophy was founded in 1895 by Leander Edmund Whipple, a mental healer.^[1][2] It covered metaphysics, mental phenomena such as mental healing, Theosophy, astrology, and other occult subjects, with an emphasis on "the best and most reliable information."^[1][2] Contributors included the ornithologist and Theosophist Elliott Coues (who had the lead article in the magazine's first issue, discussing his telekinetic theory of levitation),^[3] the archaeologist Alice Dixon Le Plongeon, and the occultist author Florence Huntley.^[4]

It was issued monthly for the most part and ceased publication in 1911.^[2] For brief periods it was published under the following alternate titles: Intelligence (June 1897 – March 1898), New Cycle (January–March 1900), and Ideal Review (April–December 1900).^[2] Despite these title changes, it retained continuity in its volume numbering throughout its history.^[2]

The writer and editor John Emery McLean was the magazine's first managing editor, remaining in that position for over two years (1895–97).^[1]

• Digitized copies of The Metaphysical Magazine at HathiTrust, 1895-1909
• Digitized copies of The Metaphysical Magazine at HathiTrust, 1901-1910