In 1920s Pennsylvania, folk magic and Christian faith existed side by side. And for John Blymire, a man tormented by mysterious illness since childhood, the line between healing and darkness was about to disappear. In this first installment, Vanessa and Dr. Engels explore the world of Braucherei folk magic, the psychology of curses and belief, and how one man's desperation for answers led him to recruit a deadly team with a dangerous plan.

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