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Mysteries Magazine, Volume 3 #2, Issue #9 is a publication of Phantom Press Publications, ISSN #1537-2928, and published four times a year SUBMISSION GUIDELINES in the U.S. and Canada. Copyright © 2005 Phantom Press Publications, PO Box 490, Walpole, NH 03608 USA. All rights reserved. No work may be copied or reproduced without the express permis- AVAILABLE AT sion of the editor. Correspondence should be addressed to: Kim Guarnaccia, Editor, Mysteries Mag- www.mysteriesmagazine.com azine, PO Box 490, Walpole, NH 03608 USA, email: [email protected], web: www.MysteriesMagazine.com or call (603) 352-1645. 2 MY S T E R I E S M A G A Z I N E , I SS U E # 9 WWW. MY S T E R I E S M A G A Z I N E . C O M 3 MysteriVoel. 3, #2,s Issue #9 Feature Articles 39 STALKING THE ZODIAC KILLER By Michael Newton British author John Brophy coined the term “serial murder” in 1966, in his book The Meaning of Murder. American authorities would not adopt the label for another decade but in that same year, a terrifying serial killer who called himself “Zodiac” debuted in California. Despite four decades of intense investigation, his identity still remains unknown today. 47 ATRADITION OF TRIUMPHS: THE HISTORY OFTHE TAROT By Alexandra Diaz A considerable factor in the appeal of Tarot cards is their fabled exotic background. Many people have devised theories that attempt to explain their origins while others simply sustain the myths that shroud them. Although these myths seize the imagination, the Tarot’s true history remains equally captivating. In fact, Tarot cards, which were originally designed in the 15th century, were not actually used for divination until the 18th century. 54 NAPOLEON’S BOOK OF FATE By Mary Franz History remembers Napoleon Bonaparte as a brilliant general, fearless leader, and powerful emperor.Yet few know that he was also influenced by the occult and actually based many of his life decisions on advice from prognosticators, palm-readers, astrologers, and his unusual Book of Fate, an ancient oracle that he supposedly found in an Egyptian mummy’s sarcophagus. 62 DID NAPOLEON ESCAPE ST. HELENA? By Kelly Bell 67 AN INTERVIEWWITHTHE SCI-FI CHANNEL’S GHOST HUNTERS ’S LEON NAPO K BOO Caveat: The opinions of the contributors to Mysteries Magazine are not necessarily those of the editors of Mysteries Magazine. F However, Mysteries Magazine welcomes helpful criticism or comments on any of the articles contained herein. Please note that O we reserve the right to edit all submissions. ATE We also may occasionally use photos and illustrations that have been placed in the public domain. As it is not always possi- F ble to indentify the copyright holder, if you claim credit for something we have published, please let us know so that we can acknowledge you in the following issue. 4 MY S T E R I E S M A G A Z I N E , I SS U E # 9 WWW. MY S T E R I E S M A G A Z I N E . C O M 5 “What is history but a 5 True Ghost Stories fable agreed upon?” From the Golden State —Napoleon Bonaparte As seen on the SciFi Channel, this documentary is not for the faint of heart. • See a ghost form in a hospital closet! • See what happened to Regis Philbin when he spent the night in the haunted Whaley House! Columns • See the real story behind the movie The Entity, with interviews with the real people involved! L E TT E R S T O TH E E DIT O R ..............................................8 • See a bleeding house in San Pedro, CA, where a researcher was hung in the attic by an N O T E W O RTHY ...........................................................10 unseen presence! A RCHA E OLO GICA L A N O MA L I E S ......................................26 New Human Species Discovered F R O MTH E S KI E S ........................................................28 Did a Comet Cause the 1871 Great Chicago Fire? M Y S T E RI E SO N E X HI B IT ...............................................30 U R B AN L E G E ND S ........................................................32 A “Wave” of Hoaxes Follows the 2004 Tsunami O U R M Y S T E RI E S U NIV E R S E ..........................................34 Was the Tunguska Blast Caused by a Comet Collision with an ET Craft? T R E A SU R E S FR O MTH E D EE P .........................................36 B OO K R E VI E W S ..........................................................72 M US IC R E VI E W S .........................................................77 I NTH E T H E AT E R .......................................................78 2005 E V E NT S C A L E NDAR .............................................80 T H E C L A SS I F I L E S .......................................................90 If you thought ghosts and things that go bump in the night were merely legends, you haven't seen California's Most Haunted! A G L IMP S E I NT O TH E U NKN O WN ...................................92 To order visit www.WorldOfTheUnknown.com WWW. MY S T E R I E S M A G A Z I N E . C O M 7 This Contributors Letters to the Editor torted area behind the horse on the right Could A Nature Spirit, Not an Alien (figure 2). 9/11: Debunking the Myths Dear Editor, Unlike squirrels, these creatures trav- Dear Editor: n issue #7, pg. 76 shows a photo not el in pairs and are known to frequent oral decency compels me to Have of an alien but of a forest friend, the Japan, where priests have been known direct your readers to the Icousin of the Irish Leprechaun. It to communicate with them.They live in MMarch, 2005 issue of Popular looks similar to a squirrel, although trees and especially groves, and can be Mechanics and the excellent article Alexandra Diaz, a life-long resi- squirrels are smaller and the creature has most easily detected near water sources “9/11: Debunking the Myths.” Been dent of Miami, FL, recently the natural ability to attract the attention After consulting several hundred in the moonlight.They move in the graduated from Florida Inter- of mortals who have not had the veil of space just outside of human perception experts that are each named and identi- this world removed from their minds, fied, the editors at Popular Mechanics national University with a bach- and although they are not warm-blood- Your Ad such as holy men or those who live close ed, they are indeed flesh and blood and collaborated to destroy every sacred elors degree in English. When to nature. do die. argument of 9/11 conspiracy buffs with not busy writing, she enjoys The camera was in motion when the Based on this photo, I estimate that rational, simple explanations and com- viewing the world through the photo was taken, separating the creature there may be as many as 100 of these mon sense. for Just —ROBERT A. GOERMAN from his natural ability to blend in with creatures living in the park. lens of her camera. nature. What most won’t be able to see, —HENRY LEWIS, AKA SUNDRAGON, NEW KENSINGTON, PA $125/issue! however, is that there is at least one addi- PALADINOF THE SILVER WHITE FLAME A freelance writer who lives just outside of Boston, MA, Mary Franz col- tional creature in the shot—in the dis- HUNTSVILLE, TX Ask Elvis for a Second Opinion! Dear Editor: (based on an 8x contract) lects Tarot cards and is interested in mysticism and the occult. She urely William Lewis was writing in bought her first copy of Napoleon’s Book of Fate when she was 18, and jest when he came up with his fan- has enjoyed reading and consulting it ever since. Stasy article on the 9/11 terrorist attacks in issue #8? If anyone believes this garbage, maybe they should get a Working from his home in Tyler, TX, Kelly Bell has been freelancing second opinion from Elvis or John F. since 1981. Concentrating on history, his credits include articles pub- Kennedy.