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'''''Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen''''' is a book written by [[Travis McHenry]] featuring biographical sketches of famous [[occultist]]s and other spiritual individuals throughout history | [[File:Magicians Martyrs and Madmen.jpg|400px|thumb|Softcover and hardcover editions of ''Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen: A Historical Compendium'']] | ||
'''''Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen: A Historical Compendium''''' is a book written by [[Travis McHenry]] featuring biographical sketches of famous [[occultist]]s and other spiritual individuals throughout history. | |||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Travis first considered writing the book in the mid-1990s after hearing the title referenced in the film ''Ghostbusters 2''. In that movie, the lead characters discover biographical information about a fictional warlord named Vigo the Carpathian in a book titled ''Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen''. The book, like the characters, was never real and was created just for the movie. | Travis first considered writing the book in the mid-1990s after hearing the title referenced in the film ''Ghostbusters 2''. In that movie, the lead characters discover biographical information about a fictional warlord named Vigo the Carpathian in a book titled ''Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen''. The book, like the characters, was never real and was created just for the movie. | ||
In 2006, Travis wrote and published a biography of [[Frederick Santee|Dr. Frederick Santee]], a relatively obscure [[magician]] and leader of the [[Coven of the Catta]]. Based on the success of this biography, which was included as a chapter in his first book, '' | In 2006, Travis wrote and published a biography of [[Frederick Santee|Dr. Frederick Santee]], a relatively obscure [[magician]] and leader of the [[Coven of the Catta]]. Based on the success of this biography, which was included as a chapter in his first book, ''Into the Abyss: The Memoirs of a Paranormal Adventurer'', he realized the feasibility of creating an entire book based on similar biographies. | ||
==Content== | ==Content== | ||
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This criteria eliminated most modern occultists, such as [[Anton Szandor LaVey]] and [[Damien Echols]]. It also prevented the glorification of serial killers like David Berkowitz or Richard Ramirez, both of whom claimed to have killed under [[Satan|Satanic]] influences. | This criteria eliminated most modern occultists, such as [[Anton Szandor LaVey]] and [[Damien Echols]]. It also prevented the glorification of serial killers like David Berkowitz or Richard Ramirez, both of whom claimed to have killed under [[Satan|Satanic]] influences. | ||
==Publication history== | |||
The book was first published by [[Bloodstone Studios]] in August 2022 following a Kickstarter campaign together with a related [[Tarot]] deck, the [[Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen Tarot]]. It was released in two editions: | |||
* Softcover edition - unlimited printing with black and white illustrations. | |||
* Hardcover edition - limited to 125 copies with full color illustrations. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/travismchenry/magicians-martyrs-and-madmen-tarot Kickstarter campaign page] | * [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/travismchenry/magicians-martyrs-and-madmen-tarot Kickstarter campaign page] | ||
* [https://www.bloodstone.info/product-page/magicians-martyrs-and-madmen-hardcover-book Product page to purchase] | |||
[[Category:Books]] | [[Category:Books]] | ||