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Magicians, Sorcerers, and Seers

Performers of the impossible.

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Transmutations

Alchemy through the ages.

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The Curse of...

Famous execrations over the centuries.

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Spellbound and Gagged

Love spells from the ancient world.

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Symbology

From the pentagram to the swastika, the meaning and usage of magical symbols.

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Lucky Charms

Athletes and their superstitions.

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So You’ve Been Accused of Witchcraft...

How to avoid the ultimate punishment.

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Final Acts

The fates of various magicians, sorcerers, and prophets throughout history.

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For Better or Worse

The origins of lucky and unlucky charms.

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Ghost Whisperers

Means used to contact the deceased.

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