Magic
The ancient—and mysterious—history of ‘abracadabra’
Inside the mysterious life and death of Harry Houdini
These stunts aren’t just magic tricks—they’re acts of faith
Debunking the myths behind Harry Houdini's life—and death
Who was the real Dracula?
Here’s what made the Salem witch trials so infamous
How Ouija became the most feared spirit board in history
The 5 scariest mythological witches from around the world
12,000-year-old burial may belong to a female ‘shaman’
Onions, cheese, eggs—this isn’t a shopping list. It’s fortune-telling.
Harry Houdini’s unlikely last act? Taking on the occult
She was Britain’s last witch—and she lived in the 20th century
Who was Merlin the Great, really? Here’s the history.
The strange story of Gef, the 'talking' mongoose
How does a magician trick other magicians? We went to find out.
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