I write about the “word‑magic” that quietly rules our lives—laws, doctrines, contracts, code—and the people who craft them. Starting from a childhood fear of the Wizard of Oz, I trace how documents, numbers, and systems become spells we live under, and how seeing the man behind the curtain can break their power over our minds, money, and faith. This is for people who sense something is off in politics, religion, or economics, and want clear, grounded language to name the illusion and walk in freedom without burning everything down.

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