"There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls."
- George Carlin

Welcome to October's "Mysteries of the Mind" monthly newsletter!

"The thing under my bed waiting to grab my ankle isn't real. I know that, and I also know that if I'm careful to keep my foot under the covers, it will never beable to grab my ankle."
— Stephen King

Houdini died on Halloween night 1926 at the age of 52. 52 years later on Halloween night 1978 I was born.
-Paul Draper

My first international television appearance from 2003 recently re aired "Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery" Where I was the expert on Houdini and his friendship with Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle as well as Houdini's work debunking spiritualists. This was shot in the special collections at the University of Nevada Las Vegas while I was still an instructor in the Urban Affairs Department. Watch the whole show now at:

On Halloween this year, I will be appearing on the Hallmark Channel production of "Home & Family" telling haunting stories of the lost souls from the Titanic and communicating with the spirits using the same tools that were used by spiritualists at the turn of the last century. Thank you to everyone who gave suggestions from last months newsletter.

Check out some of my past episodes here:
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Finally, for the budding anthropologist in you:

Here is a fun page dedicated to helping teach kids about this history of Halloween and day of the dead festivals around the world:
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For a deeper look may I recommend; "Death Makes a Holiday"
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And in preparation for Christmas: "When Santa was a Shaman"
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Happy Mind Reading!

I'm never too busy for your events and referrals.

For more, check out my new site at http://www.MentalMysteries.com

Your friend,
-Paul Draper
paul@mentalmysteries.com
801-541-2976

Websites:
wwww.PaulWDraper.com
www.MentalMysteries.com
www.AnthropologyOffice.com
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Read more about Paul:
Paul Draper Mentalism (pdf)
Transformational Leadership with Paul Draper (pdf)

"A key to success is to wake up every morning and push the stone a little bit farther in the direction of your dreams. A little and a littlegoes a long way after a while."
-Paul Draper

"It is only at the first encounter that a face makes its full impression on us."
-Arthur Schopenhauer

Upcoming Events:

R&H Cinderella
Holladay, Utah
October 3rd

Fear Factory
Salt Lake City, Utah
October 1st -?

Joanie Spina Funeral
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 5th

Finke Theater
California, Missouri
October 10th – 11th

Mindvention
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 12th -14th

Magic & Meaning
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 15th-18th

Sam's Town Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 19th

Magic Castle
Hollywood, California
October 24th -26th

UCLA
Los Angeles, California
October 29th

My Birthday
October 31st

Home & Family
Los Angeles California
October 31st

Corporate Event
Wolf Point, Montana
November 14th

Magic Summit
Las Vegas, Nevada
November 14th – 16th

Corporate Event
Billings, Montana
December 3rd

California Magic Dinner Theater
Martinez, California
December 19th -20th

Utah Theater Association
Orem, Utah
January 22nd -24th

Comedy & Magic Night
El Segundo, California
February 28th

Celebrities of Magic
Bakersfield, California
March 9th

Watch for me soon on:

Home & Family, Ghost Adventures, Pawn Stars, and Hell's Kitchen.

To find out more about my corporate lectures and workshops download this .pdf
Transformational Leadership with Paul Draper

Or PaulDraperManagement@Gmail.com

Magical and Comical Wisdom In the News

The New York Times says that Magic May Lurk Inside Us All:
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And Psychology Central teaches us that Laughter may really be the best medicine!
Read Here

Very Magical Movie

A wonderful quote from a very magical movie that I am reminded of as I stay here in the historic "Nirvana" apartment across the street from the Magic Castle in Hollywood -

Dr. Lao: "Mike, let me tell you something. The whole world is a circus if you know how to look at it. The way the sun goes down when you're tired, comes up when you want to be on the move. That's real magic. The way a leaf grows. The song of the birds. The way the desert looks at night,with the moon embracing it. Oh, my boy, that's... that's circus enough for anyone. Every time you watch a rainbow and feel wonder in your heart. Every time you pick up a handful of dust, and see not the dust, but a mystery, a marvel, there in your hand. Every time you stop and think, "I'm alive, and being alive is fantastic!" Every time such a thing happens, you're part of the Circus of Dr. Lao." - The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao
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