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Leklai Amulets


Leklai, known as "moving metal" is considered by many who follow Eastern Mystical Traditions, to be a very sacred material. Leklai is primarily found in Thailand and is alleged to possess certain supernatural powers capable of protecting those who wear or possess it from life and health threatening dangers and perils.

The Power of Subconscious Symbols


A look at how symbols and imagery affect our conscious and subconscious; and how we can learn about ourselves through how we perceive them.

The Novice's Guide to Scrying


A short article introducing scrying with a practical guide on how to do it.

The Art of Forensic Detection and Sherlock Holmes


The fictional Consulting Detective, Sherlock Holmes was ahead of his time when it came to forensics during the years of 1880 to 1914 when he practised the Art of Forensic Detection. This article discusses some of the forensic methods used by Holmes and compares them to their non-fictional counterparts in the 19th century and present day.

Make Your Own Vintage Runes for Under $10


I first got the idea of making a reproduction of a "vintage" set of runes based on real and rare sets I had viewed but could not afford to acquire during one of my artifact hunts in search of items for my own collection. After about a year, I came up with a way to replicate a pretty interesting set of runes that would be worthy of being movie prop

The Sign of the Horns


The sign of the horns is a hand gesture that has been met with much controversy, sensationalism and urban legend. This single gesture, often erroneously attributed solely to Satanism or the occult has been used as circumstantial evidence to maintain conspiracy theories linking politicians, celebrities and other public figures

Etiquette for Those Who Choose to Be Civilized in an Uncivilized World


In business and personal relationships the appearance of being intelligent, respectful of others and civilized is a must.

Failure Is Always An Option!


There are many misplaced values in modern day society and one of them is where success is good but failure is for idiots and losers.

The Five Most Important Questions You Can Ask Yourself


Change or knowing what you want begins and ends with you. No one can do it for you. Others can only point out to you another way of looking at what you already have or know, but perhaps you may just be too caught up in life and living or emotionally knotted up to see it.



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Dr. Robert Ing, Magician of the Mind, Mentalist, Mind Reader, Magician and Occultist. + + + www.scienceofillusion.com + + + www.scienceofillusion.com + + + www.scienceofillusion.com + + + + "Mentalism served with garnishes of the bizarre and macabre." + "A mind reader with an 81% accuracy rate." + "A 19th century old school Victorian style mentalist." + "A different kind of magic show where there are no props except your mind." + "A mind reading and magic show where the audience are the stars." + + + Dr. Robert Ing is a performer, author and media personality who combines his academic and professional experience as a forensic scientist, magician of the mind (mentalist) and occultist to demonstrate and present unique insights into matters of the paranormal, the occult, unsolved mysteries and conspiracies. An internationally recognized forensic scientist, accomplished magician; author of eighteen published books and syndicated articles; with media credits such as A&E, CNN, Discovery Channel and PBS to name a few; his perspective is entertaining, unconventional and sometimes controversial. + + + While many who have seen his mentalism, mind-reading and cold reading demonstrations assume he has some form of paranormal gift, he claims no such ability or gift. He simply states such feats are accomplished as the result of "knowing how things work" using principles found in psychology, the art and science of illusion and the ability of being a good storyteller. Despite offering such a disclaimer prior to every appearance, he has been credited as having a "81% accuracy rate" and has been referred to as a modern day Sherlock Holmes by both major print and network media. His ability to provide personal details of those he has just met is only over shadowed by his ability to perceive their thoughts. + + + www.scienceofillusion.com + + + www.scienceofillusion.com + + + www.scienceofillusion.com + + + Dr. Robert Ing, Magician of the Mind, Mentalist, Mind Reader, Magician and Occultist. + "A mind reader with an 81% accuracy rate." + "A 19th century old school Victorian style mentalist." + "A different kind of magic show where there are no props except your mind." + "A mind reading and magic show where the audience are the stars." + "Mentalism served with garnishes of the bizarre and macabre." + + + Dr. Robert Ing is a performer, author and media personality who combines his academic and professional experience as a forensic scientist, magician of the mind (mentalist) and occultist to demonstrate and present unique insights into matters of the paranormal, the occult, unsolved mysteries and conspiracies. An internationally recognized forensic scientist, accomplished magician; author of eighteen published books and syndicated articles; with media credits such as A&E, CNN, Discovery Channel and PBS to name a few; his perspective is entertaining, unconventional and sometimes controversial. + + + While many who have seen his mentalism, mind-reading and cold reading demonstrations assume he has some form of paranormal gift, he claims no such ability or gift. He simply states such feats are accomplished as the result of "knowing how things work" using principles found in psychology, the art and science of illusion and the ability of being a good storyteller. Despite offering such a disclaimer prior to every appearance, he has been credited as having a "81% accuracy rate" and has been referred to as a modern day Sherlock Holmes by both major print and network media. His ability to provide personal details of those he has just met is only over shadowed by his ability to perceive their thoughts. + + + www.scienceofillusion.com + + + www.scienceofillusion.com + + + www.scienceofillusion.com + + + Dr. Robert Ing, Magician of the Mind, Mentalist, Mind Reader, Magician and Occultist. + "A 19th century old school Victorian style mentalist." + "A different kind of magic show where there are no props except your mind." + "A mind reading and magic show where the audience are the stars." + "Mentalism served with garnishes of the bizarre and macabre." + "A mind reader with an 81% accuracy rate." + + + Dr. Robert Ing is a performer, author and media personality who combines his academic and professional experience as a forensic scientist, magician of the mind (mentalist) and occultist to demonstrate and present unique insights into matters of the paranormal, the occult, unsolved mysteries and conspiracies. An internationally recognized forensic scientist, accomplished magician; author of eighteen published books and syndicated articles; with media credits such as A&E, CNN, Discovery Channel and PBS to name a few; his perspective is entertaining, unconventional and sometimes controversial. + + + While many who have seen his mentalism, mind-reading and cold reading demonstrations assume he has some form of paranormal gift, he claims no such ability or gift. He simply states such feats are accomplished as the result of "knowing how things work" using principles found in psychology, the art and science of illusion and the ability of being a good storyteller. Despite offering such a disclaimer prior to every appearance, he has been credited as having a "81% accuracy rate" and has been referred to as a modern day Sherlock Holmes by both major print and network media. His ability to provide personal details of those he has just met is only over shadowed by his ability to perceive their thoughts. + + +