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The Power of Positive Thought

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‘I am sure that human consciousness is a tangible energy. It is powerful when used for benevolent purposes, as it must be, and collective positive human consciousness could make our world a better place.’

Uri Geller

The legendary Liverpool Football Club manager Bill Shankly often spoke of his ability to influence his players by using the power of his mind. Shankly was convinced that he could ‘direct’ his players, and even determine the outcome of games from the touchline, simply through the sheer force of his will. Skeptics would of course baulk at such a claim, but the fact that Shankly transformed Liverpool into a colossus of world football surely gives some credence to his beliefs.

Indeed, perhaps the mind really is everything? From the moment we get out of bed in the morning, our state-of-mind has a massive bearing on the outcomes we will experience throughout the day. In ‘Use Your Psychic Powers to Have it All’, Uri Geller invites us to consider the latent capacity we have within ourselves to generate real positive change.

Like all of Uri’s books, this work is very positive, entertaining, and includes a variety of colourful and thought-provoking anecdotes. There are even some fascinating exercises you can try in order to develop your ‘PSI Force’.

Uri has been the subject of rigorous experiments and investigations over the years, and his psychic abilities have amazed many of the top minds in this field. His ability to use the power of his psyche to read minds, influence others, conduct telekinesis, find hidden objects under ground, and predict forthcoming events is very well documented.

For those with an open mind and a positive disposition, ‘Use Your Psychic Powers to Have it All’ is definitely a must-read. It is a very welcome publication as we come out of the pandemic, and face future challenges. Thank you Uri for helping us to remain positive!

To find out more about Uri Geller, visit his website at: Uri Geller Website

David Fox is a professional entertainer, artist and freelance writer based in the UK. Find out more about David at: David Fox Magic

The Hiram Key

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‘Nothing is hidden that will not be made known, or secret that will not come to light.’

Yehoshua ben Joseph, also known as Jesus Christ

One of the most fascinating books published in recent years – ‘The Hiram Key’ is a classic. Does a unique medieval structure (Rosslyn Chapel) in Midlothian, Scotland hold the secrets to the most sacred mysteries of Western civilisation?

Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas masterfully lead us on a journey from ancient Egypt to the present day. Their conclusions are truly fascinating as they address the development of Christianity, the shadowy Order of the Knights Templar and the origins of contemporary Freemasonry. They offer a refreshing analysis of the past two millennia which even the most conservative of scholars would be foolish to ignore.

Judge for yourself… Why was this mysterious edifice erected in Scotland? And can we accept wholesale the interpretation of history taught to us by the establishment? ‘The Hiram Key‘ is a sensational read, and will be enjoyed by inquisitive minds whose interest may have been piqued by modern scholars, as well as by Graham Hancock and the ‘Da Vinci Code‘.

Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Scotland – illustration by David Fox

Other notable books by these authors include: ‘Uriel’s Machine’, ‘The Second Messiah’, ‘Who Built the Moon’ and ‘The Book of Hiram’.

David Fox is a professional entertainer, artist and freelance writer based in the UK.

Visit his website at: www.magician-midlands.co.uk

UFO Attack! The Strange Tale of Robert Taylor – A Victim of Alien Assault?

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David Fox explores…

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An artist’s impression of what Taylor reported

Since time immemorial human beings have pondered the existence of alien life. Are we alone in this universe? Or do intelligent beings exist which could pose a threat to our very existence?

I have always harboured an interest in UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) and this was piqued following a very illuminating conversation with a security guard at Cambridge University several years ago. The gentleman in question told me about his career working with the police at airports around the UK.

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Strange objects in the sky are reported every day like this saucer in New York State, 1966

He reminisced about the first time he obtained a statement from a distressed pilot regarding a strange object that had circled his plane over the North Sea. Poker-faced, the policeman dutifully recorded the aviator’s observations and filed the report. As a hardened law enforcer, he dismissed the captain’s account as a delusion – possibly triggered by fatigue or stress. Nonetheless, after taking scores of similar statements by the time he decided to retire several years later, his opinion had somewhat softened. He was now willing to believe in the existence of extra- terrestrials, and had even observed some perplexing phenomena in the sky himself.

However, this is not the only example of the authorities seriously considering the existence of intelligence beyond our world. The bizarre story of Robert Taylor (1919 – 2007) from Livingston, West Lothian, resulted in the police opening a criminal investigation. To date, it is the only known case of a law enforcement agency filing criminal charges as a result of a potential alien assault.

On the evening of 9th November 1979 Taylor, a forestry worker, appeared at his home in Livingston in a distressed state. His clothing was torn and he bore scratches on his face and legs. His anxious wife promptly summoned a doctor along with the local constabulary.

Taylor explained that he had parked his van close to the M8 motorway and entered woodland at Dechmont Law. After walking along a path for several hundred yards, he suddenly became aware of an acrid burning odour. Suddenly, in a clearing before him, a large ‘silver domed’ object loomed large.

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Many UFO photographs and sightings are hoaxes like this one from Sheffield, UK

The dark silvery saucer hovered above the treeline and appeared to have propellers. Taylor was only able to observe the craft briefly before he was set upon by a host of aggressive spherical entities. The metallic balls seized him and attempted to drag him towards the mother ship. After struggling violently for a few moments he lost consciousness.

When Taylor awoke, the UFO and its sinister crew had vanished. On returning to his van, he was unable to start the engine and was forced to trudge back home to Livingston in a disorientated and ragged state.

Incredibly, the police took Taylor’s account very seriously and he accompanied them on a trip back to the site of his alleged attack. Mysterious markings were found in the clearing and a criminal investigation was duly opened.

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Taylor returned to the scene of his attack with the police, and strange markings were found around the clearing

A commemorative plaque has since been placed at the site, and Ufologists celebrate Taylor’s close encounter as evidence that we are not alone. The fact that the authorities chose to accept his account as credible helps to legitimise their cause. However, sceptics are not so convinced. Some believe that the forestry worker may have experienced some sort of break-down or seizure; whilst others dismiss the Dechmont UFO as a crude hoax.

Nonetheless, the case will continue to raise many questions. Why were the police so willing to accept Taylor’s account? And for what purpose would he fabricate such an outlandish story which could potentially harm his reputation?

Do you have any other interesting stories about UFOs or strange phenomena? If so, please email them to us at: email@magician-midlands.co.uk

The author of the article is David Fox a professional entertainer and freelance writer based in the UK.

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Superstition and Football – Bizarre Beliefs of the Beautiful Game

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Zidane is well-known for his curious pre-match rituals

The great Bill Shankly famously stated that football is ‘much more serious’ than a matter of life and death. Perhaps this is the reason why superstition abounds within the realms of the beautiful game. From Zidane and Maradona’s much publicised pre-match rituals, to Johan Cruyff’s charmed chewing gum, footballers the world over are well known for embracing the weird and the wonderful in the hope it will ensure good fortune once the white line is traversed.

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Elland Road was said to be cursed.

Leeds United’s legendary manager Don Revie was renowned for his lucky blue suit and superstitious nature. However, on receiving a letter from a gypsy in 1971, Revie decided to take things a stage further. The author insisted that Elland Road (Leeds’ stadium) was cursed as a group of gypsies had been forced off the land prior to its construction. Suffering from an unexpected loss of form at the time and dropping points, the manager duly invited a gypsy to the stadium in order to remove the curse. ‘Now you’ll start winning things’ she said after conducting a peculiar ritual on the pitch. Leeds would subsequently go on to produce some of the finest displays of Revie’s tenure and secure three more major trophies. Did the gypsy work her magic, or was it merely coincidental?

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Bela Gutman. Did he curse Benfica?

Perhaps Portuguese giants Benfica should take note of Revie’s faith in the supernatural. In the early 1960s the club was a major superpower and won the European Cup twice under the management of the mythical Bela Guttman. However, after achieving such incredible success, the Hungarian impresario was incandescent when the board denied him a pay rise. On leaving the club, he angrily proclaimed that Benfica would not win another European trophy for one hundred years. To date, the Portuguese side have been losers in eight major finals. Many Benfica fans now firmly believe that their club has been cursed.

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The great Pelé insisted his lucky shirt be found and returned

Even items of clothing take on mystical properties in the high pressure world of professional football. The sensational Pelé’s dramatic decline in form over several matches during the mid 1960s was attributed to the loss of his ‘lucky shirt’. The Brazilian master had kindly presented this to an adoring Santos supporter after a match. A close friend was hastily called upon to track down the special jersey. On its return, Pelé felt rejuvenated and his genius swiftly reappeared. Little did he know that his concerned companion had committed an act of chicanery by procuring another used shirt and pretending it was the lucky one!

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England Captain Bobby Moore

England’s World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore always insisted on being the last player in the changing room to put on his shorts, whilst striker Gary Lineker requested a shirt change at half time if he had yet to find the net. Both players boast a combined total of 188 international caps between them, so perhaps there really is a mysterious link between superstition and success?

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Raymond Domenech openly declared his belief in astrology.

Nonetheless, no matter how much footballers may be willing to embrace the irrational to win matches, they clearly do have their boundaries, as French international manager Raymond Domenech discovered. His reliance on astrology when selecting which players to include in his squad frequently attracted ridicule. The dramatic fall out between Domenech and his team at the 2010 World Cup finals ultimately lost him his job. Another international manager who would fall foul to sceptics was Glenn Hoddle. His policy of calling upon the services of faith-healer Eileen Drewery (who had assisted him with a knee injury as a young player) left him open to scathing criticism.

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Kolo Touré insisted on being the last man out.

Touching wood, putting a right boot on first and sporting a lucky charm are all common-place superstitions. Indeed, the same habits will be repeated in dressing rooms across the land throughout the highs and lows of the footballing season. One such belief, strangely held by many players, is that they will have a good game if they are the last man out of the dressing room. Arsenal defender Kolo Touré took this to the extreme during his side’s 2009 Champions League clash with Roma. Team-mate William Gallas was receiving treatment at half time and Touré insisted on waiting until this was finished. His obstinance resulted in Arsenal starting the second half with nine men and him receiving a yellow card for entering the field of play late without the referee’s permission. Fortunately for Touré, Arsenal finished 1 – 0 winners.

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