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Magic Career Ignited by Mystery
- Brian Brushwood's magic career started when a friend refused to reveal a card trick secret, sparking his determination to learn magic.
- This moment changed his life's path, leading to a successful career and personal milestones.
Fear Spurs Belief in Psychic Powers
- In moments of fear and chaos, society craves order and looks for extraordinary solutions like psychic powers.
- This need created a fertile ground for belief in psychic phenomena during the Cold War.
Cold War Psychic Arms Race
- Governments of both the US and USSR seriously researched psychic abilities as potential military advantages.
- This secret psychic arms race led to disturbing experiments on citizens, including children.