Tag Archives: magic

And Just to Prove the Theory, John the Baptist is:

Posted on March 10, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Merlin He’s the ‘wild man’ who inaugurates the legendary hero’s journey, and acts as his guide and mentor.

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There’s a New Advertising “Trick” at the Moment:

Posted on July 23, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Magic! Hey, Presto! All your problems instantly disappear, including boredom… Just keep an eye open for any examples that may appear on your television screen in the next few days.

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Context: Is There a Magic Number for Groups?

Posted on March 23, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Rule of One Hundred and Fifty From “The Tipping Point”: Humans socialize in the largest groups of all primates because we are the only animals with brains large enough to handle the complexities of that social arrangement. [Robin] Dunbar … Continue reading →

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Jesus: How to Turn a Legend on Its Head

Posted on October 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Golden Bough (1963 version) I got given this book yesterday. It’s one I have quoted from in “The Star of Bethlehem” manuscript, but have never read. Now I have something to keep me busy through the long winter days … Continue reading →

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Sleight of Hand: Do You Believe in Magic?

Posted on March 14, 2021 by cdsmiller17

An Apport in Reality Sometimes we all doubt our senses. Two days ago, I had my reality challenged by a disappearing piece of paper. Susan had just changed her credit card pin. Thinking that I could help her remember it … Continue reading →

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John Dee’s Associate in All Things Mystical

Posted on January 1, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Edward Kelley (Born August 1, 1555) Now, I have a reason for looking at this particular individual: it’s called curiosity. This chart was already on my Kepler 7.0 computer program, so I’m not going to look at a gift horse … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe in Magic?

Posted on February 19, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Shin Lim wins AGT: The Champions Well, the magic I believe in is not prestidigitation. Shin Lim is definitely a smoke and mirrors type of magician, one who makes you wonder ‘how did he do that?’ Of all the (worldwide) … Continue reading →

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The Wizardry Battle of Good vs Evil

Posted on January 25, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone I’m coming to the Harry Potter books very late in life. If they’d been around when I was 11 years old, I would have devoured them, too. But when you have almost six decades … Continue reading →

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Happily Ever After?

Posted on May 24, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Once Upon A Time – Season 7 Finale All fairy tales start with the words “Once upon a time” and end with “They lived happily ever after”. After seven years, Once Upon A Time came to its series conclusion. Being … Continue reading →

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Crossover Stars: UK to USA

Posted on February 24, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Robert Carlyle In the UK, Robert Carlyle is mostly famous for being in a movie called Trainspotting. His youthful looks and slender physique puts me in mind of a drug addict. So you could say that he was playing to … Continue reading →

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