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And Just to Prove the Theory, John the Baptist is:
Merlin He’s the ‘wild man’ who inaugurates the legendary hero’s journey, and acts as his guide and mentor.
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Tagged Jesus Christ, King Arthur, legends, magic, massage, wilderness, wizardry
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There’s a New Advertising “Trick” at the Moment:
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.
Posted in paranoia, showbusiness
Tagged advertising, buzz words, magic, weave a little magic
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Context: Is There a Magic Number for Groups?
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
Posted in reviews, Science and Mathematics
Tagged balance, Bible, humanity, magic, nature, numbers, social systems
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Jesus: How to Turn a Legend on Its Head
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
Posted in history, spirituality
Tagged ancient, anthropology, Druidism, gods and goddesses, legends, magic, mistletoe, mythology, myths, religions, spiritual journey, Sun
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Sleight of Hand: Do You Believe in Magic?
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
Posted in spirituality
Tagged apports, fooling the senses, magic, mystery, poltergeist, slight of hand
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John Dee’s Associate in All Things Mystical
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
Posted in history, paranoia, personal, spirituality
Tagged 16th century, alchemy, angels, astrology, corporal punishment, crime, magic, medium, past lives, reincarnation, United Kingdom
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Do You Believe in Magic?
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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Tagged AGT, champions, competition, magic, reality TV
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Happily Ever After?
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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Tagged fairytales, good vs evil, heroes, magic, television, villains
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Crossover Stars: UK to USA
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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Tagged fatherhood, magic, movies, psychology, relationship issues, relationships, television
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