Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft

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Figments of Our Imagination

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“Either the most ingenious and elaborate hoax ever played upon the public, or else... an event in human history which may in the future appear to have been epoch-making…” With these words, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, presented to the world five photographs, declared to be genuine and featuring unmistakable images of real fairies. How did the Cottingley fairies become one of the greatest mysteries of the twentieth century, and why do so many of us want to believe?

Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with the voice talents of Jack Krause and Lenny Scovel and original music by Purple Planet.


The Cottingley Fairy Photos

1. Frances and the dancing fairies

2. Elsie and the gnome

3. Frances and the leaping fairy

4. Fairy offering a bouquet of harebells to Elsie

5. Fairies and Their Sun-Bath


Music

Purple Planet - Daybreak

Purple Planet - Dawn of Time

Purple Planet - Tears of Beauty

Purple Planet - Teamwork

Purple Planet - Spiritual Moment

Purple Planet - Shadowlands


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