Once described as a “real-life storybook character,” Victor Lustig spent decades using deception, disguise, and charm to trick the wealthy out of their money. With a legacy spanning pre-war Europe to Great Depression America, he waltzed his way across history as the most infamous con artist of all time. This week, we’re unpacking history’s most infamous con artist, and the ten rules he left behind to con anyone out of anything. 

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🍦Flavor of the Month: Outrageous

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📚Sources: 

• Handsome Devil by Jeff Maysh
• Web Archive: angelfire.com Biography of Victor Lustig
• Web Archive: biography.com Victor Lustig Biography
• EBSCO

📸Credits:

• Smithsonian Magazine courtesy of Jeff Maysh
• Potter & Potter Auctions
• Library of Congress
• The Bancroft Library, University of California Berkeley
• Musée Carnavalet
• G. G. Bain Collection/Shorpy

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What happens when a haunted house promises to push you beyond your breaking point… and actually delivers? This week, we're diving into the unsettling history of McKamey Manor, the infamous extreme haunted attraction that blurred the line between entertainment and straight up legal torture. From its controversial creator and infamous waiver to (not so shocking) participant allegations of psychological abuse, we explore how one attraction became one of the most debated haunted experiences in the world. 

Read the full waiver: https://www.scribd.com/document/553731261/mckamey-waiver

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📚Sources: 

• McKamey Manor
• WKRN News
• Gov Info
• LA Times
• Reddit

📸Credits:

• Russ McKamey (Facebook)

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In 1984, a group of teenagers started a band called Mayhem, ushering in a new, darker evolution of Norwegian black metal. Born from a hatred of “humanity, life and happiness,” Mayhem attracted a fanatical fanbase - but it quickly spiralled out of control. In just a few short years, this bloodthirsty subculture escalated from internal power struggles to outright violence, leading to several murders, multiple imprisonments, and a string of now-infamous church burnings. 

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🇺🇸Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA): Dial 988

🇬🇧Samaritans UK: Dial 116 123

🌎Resources from the International Association for Suicide Prevention

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📚Sources: 

• Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground by Michael Moynihan and Didrik Søderlind
• Visit Bergen
• Raginpit Magazine 
• BBC
• National Library of Medicine

📸Credits:

• Gata Magazine
• pelleohlinmorbidmayhem.blogspot.com
• Lords of Chaos
• Kringom
• The Vintage News

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Niagara-on-the-Lake may be known for its charming streets and award-winning wineries, but beneath its picturesque beauty lies a darker past. From the bloody battles of the War of 1812 to haunted inns, restless soldiers, and ghostly guests who never checked out, this historic Canadian town has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most haunted towns. Join us as we uncover the chilling legends, tragic history, and haunted locations in Niagara-on-the-Lake behind.

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📚Sources: 

• Mid-Atlantic Day Trips
• Huff Post
• Olde Angel Inn
• Niagara Ghosts
• Discover 1812
• Center for Inquiry
• CBC

📸Credits:

• Olde Angel Inn
• Fort George National Historic Site
• Prince of Wales Hotel
• St. Marks Anglican Church

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Are you drawn to the sea? Do you love dancing under the moon? Are you capable of transforming into an actual seal by putting on a magical seal skin? If so, we’re pleased to report that you’re a selkie, and you need to be our friend. 

Selkies have featured in Celtic and Norse folklore for centuries, for good reason. Join us as we learn all about our favourite aquatic shapeshifters, and trace traditional selkie legends and beliefs into the modern day. 

Correction: The novel Kathryn mentions is called Seal Child

Story Starts: 09:30

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📚Sources: 

• Folklore Scotland
• Wilderness Ireland 
• Visitfaroeislands.com
• TRACS Scotland
• Dig It Scotland
• Wikipedia

📸Credits:

• Wilderness Ireland
• Scotland’s Stories
• The Compendium of Magical Beasts

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She wanders riverbanks dressed in white, her mournful cries echoing through the night: "¡Ay, mis hijos!" But who is La Llorona really? From ancient Aztec legends to colonial folklore and chilling modern encounters, we're tracing the haunting evolution of one of the most heartbreaking ghost stories to get to the bottom of our most burning question: Is she really the villain in her story, or is there someone else who must answer for what they did?👀

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📚Sources: 

• “La Llorona in Juvenile Hall” by Bess Lomax Hawes, Western States Folklore Society
• Acosta, Camille Maria, "La Llorona, Picante Pero Sabroso: The Mexican Horror Legend as a Story of Survival and a Reclamation of the Monster" (2021)
• Library of Congress
• Brittanica

📸Credits:

• Bloody Disgusting
• Wikipedia Commons

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In 1872, a ship was found adrift in the Atlantic Ocean. On board, there were nearly two thousand barrels of untouched cargo, months' worth of provisions, and cabins full of personal items - but the captain and crew were missing, never to be seen again. 

What could’ve caused experienced sailors to abandon their vessel? Why were they in such a rush to leave? And could it happen again? Today, we’re tackling one of the greatest maritime mysteries of all time: What the actual eff happened on the Mary Celeste?

Story Starts: 07:59 

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📚Sources: 

• Britannica
• Smithsonian Magazine
• Mystery Guides
• Wikipedia
• David Halperin

📸Credits:

• Slate Magazine
• All That’s Interesting
• Sippican Historical Society
• Newspapers.com
• NOAA

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After a month of harrowing amusement park tales, it’s high time for a Palate Cleanser. And this time, we’re sharing hand-picked summer-themed stories! So grab a glass of something tasty (and ideally cold, bc the world is melting and so are we), and gather ‘round to hear your new favorite campfire stories. 

Story Starts: 11:52

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💀Topic of the Month: Amusement Parks

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📚Sources: 

• Reddit

📸Credits:

• Jennifer Thorne, Diavola Cover

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In Alton, England, there stands a grand, 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion…and its ruins are surrounded by rollercoasters. 

Alton Towers is one of Europe’s most popular amusement parks, and the land it stands on has a body count dating back thousands of years. To the surprise of no one, it’s haunted as hell. Today, we’re taking a trip through time to explore the legends and folklore around Alton Towers, including paranormal encounters from a family who lived on the property for almost a century. 

Story Starts: 07:06

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📚Sources: 

• Alton Towers
• Haunted Rooms
• Towers Times
• Haunted Happenings
• London Launch 

📸Credits:

• Tower Times
• Tower Street
• Royal Museums Greenwich 
• Dunderklumpen on Wikipedia

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From ghostly sightings on the most famous rides to strange behind-the-scenes experiences, Disneyland is absolutely loaded with haunted legends. Are these stories simply part of Disney's magic, or is something else lingering after dark? Join us as we walk through our favorite ghost stories from Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.

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💀Topic of the Month: Amusement Parks

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📚Sources: 

• Browsing the Atlas
• Slasher
• Disney Experiences
• Inside the Magic
• Disney Experiences

📸Credits:

• Solarsurfer on Wikipedia 
• Contributor19 on Wikipedia
• Slasher
• Walt Disney Family Museum

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