Invisible by Wednesday: a curious ancient recipe
A 19th century compilation reveals a spell to become invisible. Start on a Wednesday before sunrise with seven black beans and a dead man’s head. Water the head with brandy for nine days, confront a polite spirit, then ingest a bean and inspect your reflection for invisibility.
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Santa Claus' Treasure Box Discovered by Bobby Draper
A ruined painter Philip Draper and his wife Lucille face bankruptcy and illness until their boy Bobby uncovers a hidden attic cache from Jeremiah Suggs. The treasure, worth 30,000 in gold and bonds plus gems, proves a Christmas miracle and Bobby becomes the household hero.
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