A Precious and Extraordinary Book
07/10/20 • 22 min
Tarot cards have become a symbol of the occult and divination. Over time they have inspired, enraptured, and even aided defectors. So what exactly is tarot, and where did it come from? How does a simple pack of cards hold such sway over our imaginations? The answer is in the cards.
Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with the voice talent of Thomas Ignatius and original music by Purple Planet.
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Tarot cards have become a symbol of the occult and divination. Over time they have inspired, enraptured, and even aided defectors. So what exactly is tarot, and where did it come from? How does a simple pack of cards hold such sway over our imaginations? The answer is in the cards.
Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with the voice talent of Thomas Ignatius and original music by Purple Planet.
Episode sources
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Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft - A Precious and Extraordinary Book
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Intro
You step into the silence of a small parlor hazy with the smoke of incense, taking a seat at a covered table. Opposite you, an empty chair waits. Behind it, a glittering curtain hides whatever lies beyond. You sit mesmerized by the candlelight dancing in a crystal ball on the table. Time passes, but you couldn’t guess how long. A mysterious woman emerges from behind the curtain and sits. She fans out a deck of cards on the table and asks you to choose ten, ten ca
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