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Sampson's noticeable lack of Houdini jargon and techniques emphasize his desire to take the occult out of this mysterious art. "Hypnosis goes by a variety of different names; it is a coin phrase. For me, hypnosis is nothing more than the accentuation of concentration while in a state of relaxation, and generally speaking this is what I help people to do, to better utilize their existing potential," he says...
...another reflection of antiscience sentiment: the current movement toward the occult, parapsychology, astrology, faith healing and all the other crackpot beliefs...
...Because they realize that a free and civilized society can exist only in an atmosphere of morality, where mores and traditions are observed and cherished. Sex scandals in government, perversion in the arts, widespread permissiveness, attacks on the family, dirty dress and speech, drugs, lack of manners, exotic and occult philosophies, these make up the kind of world we find ourselves in today. The Communists are partly responsible, but the American people must share a great deal of the blame...
...Blues Deduction. Hasn't gotten great reviews, but sounds interesting. About a middle-aged woman who owns an occult shop. At the Playwrights' Platform, 333 Tremont St., Boston. Thurs-Sat at 8 p.m. Tickets...
Through this aperture into the occult, the reader views a tapestry as large and ornate as any to be found in recent poetry. Merrill's allusions are often recondite. But his loving attention to brilliant surfaces outdazzles difficulties. The Book of Ephraim crackles with...