Magic shows and illusions are often viewed as the stuff of childhood parties and tv specials. But as this journey into ancient history shows us, the history of magic is a lot more frightening than we might think.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Alexandra Steed and music by Chad Lawson.

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Lore Resources:

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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Few possibilities fill us with as much dread as premature burial. Unfortunately, the examples we can find in the pages of history—whether caused by illness or a botched execution—only seem to justify that fear.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.

Lore Resources:

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 20: LorePodcast.com/episodes/20
• Episode 102: LorePodcast.com/episodes/102
• Episode 206: LorePodcast.com/episodes/206

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• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

No matter how far we go or what we try to leave behind, there's always something following us, haunting the places we call home.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Sam Alberty and music by Chad Lawson.

Lore Resources:

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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Graveyards are the resting place for a lot of spooky folklore. But one strange element from the Victorian era has stuck around long enough to acquire some frightening stories of its own.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Cassandra de Alba and Jamie Vargas.

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Lore Resources:

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (249: Return Trip) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/32
• Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/220
• Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/47

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Lore Resources:

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

History's ability to repeat itself can sometimes be delightful, and occasionally frightening. But few examples are as terrifying as these aviation-based tales.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.

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• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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Some of the most popular legends all feature the same central character. And in doing so, they tend to add both delight and fear in equal measures.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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Lore Resources:

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (248: Blowout) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/81
• Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/186
• Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/134

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Lore Resources:

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Throughout history, some of the most joyful parts of life have had a dark, terrifying core. Some invitations apparently deliver more drama than they promise.

Produced by Aaron Mahnke, researched and written by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Lore Resources:

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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