On command, those who have joined a hypnotist on stage seem to enter into another reality. But it's hard to believe it's anything more than play acting. Many researchers believe hypnosis can allow us access to hidden memories, help us overcome phobias and be used to manage pain' Intense debate surrounds the topic of hypnosis; is it real, is it safe' Many ... read more

Harry Houdini, one of the greatest magicians of all time was also known for exposing fraudulent mediums. After his death, Bess Houdini announced that through a medium she received a message from Houdini. She quickly recanted, claiming to have been the victim of fraud. Now a century later Houdini's fame is undiminished, but even the memory of what may have ... read more

CONJURING PHILIP tells the tale of researchers who experiment in communication with the spirit world. Some believe they have made contact, others believe their experience is not with the other-side but is form of psycho kinesis - the ability to mentally affect the physical environment without any physical contact. Was Philip a ghost, was he created by the ... read more

Aleister Crowley was an accomplished mountain climber, poet, chess player and writer. He is also the most well known and influential occult magician of modern times. His admirers saw him as the prophet of a new age, whose goal was a spiritual awakening for himself and all humanity. At times his unique message and unusual behavior led to misunderstandings and ... read more

At a time when women, like children, were expected to be seen and not heard it was said that she left her husband to become a trick rider in the circus, traveling alone she entered forbidden Tibet, she was a spiritual genius and the mother of the new age. On the other hand there are those who say she was a fraud whose real talent was that she knew how to ... read more

This story began on the night of March 31, 1848 in an isolated farmhouse in upstate New York. Two little girls and their horrified parents seemed to communicate with the dead. In the months and years that followed, the events in this small community grew to become far more than a simple ghost story. They became the starting point for a new mass movement ... read more

Much more than a popular form of fortune telling, some say that a great and ancient wisdom is hidden in the mysterious images of the Tarot deck. In some circles, they are thought to be the sole surviving 'book' from the great fire that burned the libraries of ancient Egypt. Are they really hieroglyphic keys to the mysteries of life' Skeptical researchers say ... read more

Synopsis In Make Believe, director J. Clay Tweel follows six adolescent outsiders who all share an extraordinary passion: the art of magic. Armed with great skill and a dazzling array of illusions, these teenagers embark from the varied hometowns of Malibu, California; Chicago, Illinois; Capetown, South Africa; Littleton, Colorado; and Kitayama, Japan to ... read more

In 1955, in the Southern California community of Long Beach, a group of young people started a magic club. In spite of (or perhaps because of) the lack of adult supervision, the young magicians thrived. The group soon dominated the young magic scene in California and beyond for 30 years. Even though the group disbanded in the 1980s, its members still ... read more

For the very first time, this remarkably candid documentary takes you backstage and behind the scenes to detail the 'real work' of being a mega-illusionist. Join Franz and his Mega-Magic team as they summon all their passion and dedication to triumph over impossible obstacles that threaten to shutdown the entire production, over and over again. If you've ... read more

Join film maker Paul Squires as he takes an enteraining look at the world of magic and illusion. You'll see close up conversations with some of the biggest names in Magic such as: Joe Pasquale, Paul Zenon, Marc Paul, Paul Gordon, Simon Lovell, Men In Coats, Wayne Dobson, Matthew Stirling, Mark Mason, plus many more! read more