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Dive into the fascinating world of Harry Houdini, the legendary escape artist and illusionist, as he embarks on a compelling journey to uncover the truth behind the spiritualist movement. While initially skeptical of those claiming supernatural powers, Houdinis longing to connect with lost family members drives him to explore the realm of seances during a time when paranormal phenomena captivated the publics imagination. This illuminating book details his encounters with various mediums, revealing not only their deceptive tricks but also Houdinis quest for authenticity in a world filled with ...

Step into the intriguing world of Dumas Marie Antoinette Romances, also known as The Memoirs of a Physician. This captivating historical fiction delves into the tumultuous events leading to the fall of the French monarchy around 1770 and the rise of revolutionary fervor that marked the chilling era known as The Reign of Terror (1793-1794). In this first volume, we meet the enigmatic magician Count Alessandro di Cagliostro, known as Balsamo, who wields the power of the occult—hypnotism and necromancy—to unearth state secrets. While Balsamo claims to be scheming against the Bourbons, one ...

The historical Merlin was no rough magician: he was a learned figure from the cutting edge of medieval science and adept in astrology, cosmology, prophecy, and natural magic, as well as being a seer and a proto-alchemist. His powers were convincingly real—and useful, for they helped to add credibility to the "long-lost" history of Britain which first revealed them to a European public. Merlin's prophecies reassuringly foretold Britain's path, establishing an ancient ancestral line and linking biblical prophecy with more recent times. Merlin helped to put British history into world history.

Discover the little-known history of Nelly Benatar, Morocco's first female attorney, who transformed bureaucratic red tape into life-saving magic during World War II's darkest hours. Beyond the familiar backdrop of the film Casablanca, follow one extraordinary woman's courageous journey from wartime rescue missions to post-war humanitarian work, confronting issues of refugees, immigration, and identity that remain relevant today.

Hello en Hallo, I'm Gerrie Timmerman and this is a new podcast series about my feature film project: The Magician's Daughter aka Disappearing Act.  This podcast will have episodes in English, but also in Dutch.  Scroll down for this description in Dutch. Kijk beneden voor de Nederlandse tekst.The movie is partly based on my life: The magician's daughter.  I am a filmmaker and daughter of the fairly unknown Dutch magician Timanini.But the film is also, and not in the least, about the life of the Jewish magician Ben Ali Libi, who vanished in the Holocaust and how his life and mine ...

Enchanted New York chronicles an alternate history of this magical isle. It offers a tour along Broadway, focusing on times and places that illuminate a forgotten and sometimes hidden history of New York through site-specific stories of wizards, illuminati, fortune tellers, magicians, and more.