Here’s an intriguing piece from Vice.com two years ago, a look at “Tulpamancer” culture. It’s a fascinating read that at least raises a lot of questionsbout the “reality” or lack thereof of any spirit working. Let’s leave it at that. This is one you’ll have to take for a test drive as “Success is your proof.”
http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/tulpamancy-internet-subculture-892
and while you can read you can listen to this vintage track by the Manchester post-punk outfit, Magazine, “My Tulpa”