Apport

An apport is a paranormal phenomenon where an object is materialized or dematerialized, or transported from one place to another, often appearing or disappearing without any known physical means of transfer. The term is primarily associated with spiritualism and parapsychology, where it's used to describe objects inexplicably appearing during seances or spiritual gatherings, seemingly appearing from thin air, or vanishing from a location only to reappear elsewhere. The claimed movement frequently defies the laws of physics. Apports have been documented in various contexts, but their authenticity is a subject of ongoing debate.

Apport meaning with examples

• During the séance, a small, antique music box suddenly appeared on the table amidst the participants. The medium claimed it was an 'apport', a gift from the spirit world, having seemingly materialized from nowhere. Skeptics investigated for trickery, but found no explanation for the sudden appearance of the object.
• Investigators examined a case of a missing diamond ring, only to find it the next day under the pillow of the person it was stolen from. The police could not account for the object reappearing and speculated it could be the result of an 'apport' performed by an unseen subject.
• The magician performed a stage act which he claimed used apparitional abilities to 'apport' various objects into existence on stage from various locations during the performance. This use was mainly stage trickery and not something that happens in real life.
• The researchers spent years studying accounts of apports, examining historical records and contemporary reports, hoping to determine whether it was a form of unexplained movement, illusion, or a case of mass hysteria. Some have reported physical damage after apports in a space.