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The Elaborate Tricks of Occultist Helena Blavatsky
16:52 - 22:42 (05:49)
Occultist Helena Blavatsky used elaborate tactics to maintain the illusion that her religion was backed by science, such as having people set up hidden shrines and leaving lockets of her own hair in different locations for her followers to "find".
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Occultist Helena Blavatsky showcased her magical abilities by using elaborate tactics including teleporting objects and communicating telepathically with spirits.
16:52 - 20:17 (03:24)
Summary
Occultist Helena Blavatsky showcased her magical abilities by using elaborate tactics including teleporting objects and communicating telepathically with spirits. These tactics were used to keep up the image of her religion being backed by science and to confirm the beliefs of her followers.
ChapterThe Elaborate Tricks of Occultist Helena Blavatsky
EpisodePart Four: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The success of spiritualism and occultism during the time of Helena Blavatsky was due to the lack of activities going on in the world.
20:17 - 22:42 (02:24)
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The success of spiritualism and occultism during the time of Helena Blavatsky was due to the lack of activities going on in the world. Blavatsky believed that in order to succeed, they need to attract a bigger audience than just their domestic followers.