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Assassinations Podcast
Erik Jan Hanussen
Dec 23, 2023
Erik Jan Hanussen, a mesmerist and clairvoyant, intrigued many with his alleged influence over Hitler and the Nazis. This episode delves into his mysterious life, the Reichstag fire, the allure of the occult in Berlin, and his support for National Socialism. The podcast also explores the control of the media landscape in Nazi Germany.
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- Erik Jan Hanussen, a renowned entertainer and mystic in 1920s and 30s Europe, had connections to the Nazi party and there were claims that he taught Adolf Hitler the art of mesmerizing an audience.
- Hanussen's newspaper, the Berliner Wochenschau, catered to the public's appetite for sensational stories, astrology, and pro-Nazi propaganda.
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The Rise and Fall of Erich Jan Hannusen
Erich Jan Hannusen, a renowned entertainer and mystic in 1920s and 30s Europe, was both revered and denounced for his supposed psychic abilities. He entertained crowds and provided spiritual insight to wealthy patrons, including members of the Nazi party. There were claims that Hannusen influenced Adolf Hitler himself, teaching him the art of mesmerizing an audience. The podcast explores the Reichstag fire of 1933 and the subsequent rise of Hitler to power, with speculation about Hannusen's possible involvement in the fire. It discusses Hannusen's mysterious background, his connections to the Nazi party, and his newspaper, the Berliner Wochenschau, which became a prominent pro-Nazi publication. The episode delves into conflicting sources and rumours surrounding Hannusen's Jewish ancestry, his alleged association with high-ranking Nazis, and his untimely demise at the hands of Nazi stormtroopers.
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