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Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age
Book • 2025
This book explores the interwar period as a golden age for the occult, where figures like Tahra Bey and Dr. Dahesh captivated audiences with their mystical abilities.
Drawing on both European and Arabic sources, Raphael Cormack delves into the connections between science, magic, and celebrity during this era.
The narrative highlights the global religio-philosophical movement inspired by advancements in electricity and magnetism.
Drawing on both European and Arabic sources, Raphael Cormack delves into the connections between science, magic, and celebrity during this era.
The narrative highlights the global religio-philosophical movement inspired by advancements in electricity and magnetism.
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Raphael Cormack

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Spiritual showmen: the 1920s occult
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Tahra Bay and Dr Dahesh: A Forgotten History of the Occult with Raphael Cormack
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Raphael Cormack, "Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age: A Forgotten History of the Occult" (Norton, 2025)