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La Befana – The Christmas Witch: Italy
La Befana is known throughout history as a wise and magical woman who arrives flying on a broom or sometimes even on a donkey bringing gifts to the children, leaving figs, dates, nuts, and candy on the eve of … Continue reading
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Dai Vernon – The Man Who Fooled Houdini
Dai Vernon (June 11, 1894 – August 21, 1992) – born David Frederick Wingfield Verner, in Ottawa,Canada, was and still is known for his contributions to the world of magic. Vernon’s interest in magic was passed down to him … Continue reading
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The Witch of New Dundee
About the year 1800, an old woman said to be a witch lived in New Dundee, northwest of Roseville, Ontario. It was said she possessed a copy of The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses and that she would use … Continue reading
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