Tahra Bay and Dr Dahesh: A Forgotten History of the Occult with Raphael Cormack
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The Occult in 20th Century Arab Culture
This chapter explores the intersection of the occult and popular culture in 1920s Cairo, focusing on cabarets and the spiritual movements of the time. It highlights key figures and global influences shaping the discourse of spiritualism, including its origins with the Fox sisters in 1848. The complexities of defining the occult are examined, contrasting literal mystical practices with entertainment-driven interpretations, while raising questions about the sociological shifts that fueled the New Age movement.
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