There are countless stories about special people with mystical abilities that influenced not only those around them, but also events. They not only had power in antiquity or the Middle Ages, but also in the modern world. And now among us there are people who call themselves mystics, psychics and magicians.
We have compiled for you a list of the most mystical people, from the man who almost conquered Ancient China to the businessman who used his abilities to gain power in our time.
1
Alexis Vincent-Charles Berbigier de Terre Neuve du Tim
Alexis-Vincent-Charles Berbigier was from France. He considered himself a psychic and a demonologist who was able to communicate and control spirits. He often called himself "Demon Tamer." He saw spirits and demons that were hidden from ordinary people. These spirits had a variety of abilities, from conquering women and kidnapping, to throwing cats from the roofs of houses. Once he announced that he had discovered a list of demands from demons and if they were not fulfilled, they would break free and everything would become mired in chaos, and all these were the machinations of Satan.
As a result, Berbigier was caught at the time of the spread of sulfur and thyme throughout Paris in order to protect himself from demons. He was placed in a hospice and kept as a mental patient.
2
Cao Yongzheng
Chinese sage Xinjiang was a psychic, healer and qigong master. In the history of China, this is the most famous psychic who has managed to achieve great influence.
In the 90s, party members in China were not allowed to adhere to any religion, so they often turned to sorcerers and psychics. Cao was not one of the many Chinese psychics who lived in seclusion somewhere in the mountains. On the contrary, he was successful, with great connections and a reputation as an influential person. It got to the point that he was already able to intervene in the great political processes in the country. In the end, a criminal case was brought against him, but he managed to escape, which cannot be said about the group of accomplices who were arrested.
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Michael Scott
The birthplace of Michael Scott is now fanned with mystery, but many call the border between England and Scotland. He was considered not only a great magician, but also an astrologer, scientist and polyglot, who made a significant contribution to the science of the Middle Ages. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the scientific environment fell into decay, and Michael Scott was one of those who could combine the achievements of eastern and western science of those times.
He traveled a lot, studied languages, the culture of other nations. King of Sicily Frederick II, hearing of his talents, sent him a message. He asked him about the structure of heaven, mountains, earth, on what heavenly level does God live, where is purgatory and hell. Arriving at the king, he asked him about the distance between the top of the tower and the sky. Michael Scott made the calculations and told the king. He decided to check it out and sent it to other lands for two weeks. He ordered his workers to enlarge the tower so that visually it was imperceptible. Upon the arrival of Scott, he again, as if by chance, asked him about the distance from the tower to the sky. He again measured and said that either the sky fell, or the earth rose.
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Abe No Seymay
Abe was a psychic and a wizard at the court of the emperor. Under him, six rulers were replaced. Years of life are indicated from 931 to 1016. He had to draw up a calendar for the emperor, and also advise him on the correctness of decision-making and protect him from evil spirits. He lived for 85 years, which at that time is considered a very long time. He was almost ill and died in health and mind. Then it was believed that he lived for so long, since he was not quite human. Legends about his abilities.
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John Dee
John Dee was an English mathematician, palmist and alchemist. His talents allowed him to become the Queen's personal psychic. This status immediately gave him great power in England. He was involved in compiling horoscopes for Her Majesty and was a personal adviser.
Envious people accused him of treason, and he had to hide. He was accused of predicting the fate of the queen, which was impossible to do. He was caught, but he managed to justify himself and avoid punishment. After John Dee lost his post and power and devoted his life to alchemy, and also taught at Cambridge. In particular, he was looking for a philosopher's stone.
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Rasputin
Rasputin is a legendary figure in the history of tsarist Russia. Especially mysterious is his death. He wandered around the country, doing wonderful things. Could heal a patient or predict fate. Emperor Nicholas II found out about his abilities. The king’s son had an incurable blood disease, but Rasputin managed to cure the boy, thereby gaining almost unlimited trust of the king. Every day his influence grew and it began to frighten Prince Felix Yusupov. The only way out was to kill the psychic.
First, a huge dose of poison was added to the wine, which could kill three, but Rasputin calmly ate and drank it. No action has taken place. Then he was simply shot and left, as they thought, a corpse and went to report to the king. Upon returning, his killers checked the pulse once more and were horrified when he opened his eyes and stood up. The psychic began to run away, but they shot him again, and then beat him with sticks. The body was tied up and thrown into the river. When he was found, the cause of death was hypothermia, not wounds.
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Mage Marblehead
A very mysterious personality of our time, most often called Edward Diamond. Eyewitnesses said that during the rituals his eyes became white, and when the pupils returned, he talked about the future. The police often turned to him to solve complex crimes. He is even credited with the ability to resurrect the dead.
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Black constable
In the 1880s, a man named John Domingo, who was a psychic and a necromancer, was known in the United States. He lived in Charleston. He always had a special ring on his finger that gave him strength. Crowds came to him on various issues. They said that he was able to make a successful womanizer out of a freak, and the sailors were given a tailwind and good luck. According to rumors, his strength was unlimited.
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Edward Kelly
Edward Kelly was a sorcerer, warlock and scientist in the 6th century in England. He had a special obsidian mirror, which he used to communicate with angels and spirits. He lived at the same time as John Dee and they worked together on many studies. He could contact the angels and receive messages from them. But some reports were suspicious. So, once he told his partner John Dee a message from the angels that all property should be shared among them, including their wife.
10
Zhang Jue: Rebel Leader
Zhang Zheo led the Yellow Turban rebellion that took place during the reign of the Han Dynasty in China. He was the most authoritative connoisseur of Taoism and possessed mystical abilities. He took advantage of the troubles and wanted to gain power. So, he called on other psychics and magicians to organize the movement "Way of the World." Many believed that heaven and God himself stood behind them and followed him. Many people died in the struggle, many cities were destroyed, but he failed to defeat the legitimate authority. The uprising was crushed.
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Wolf Messing
Messing is a very famous and mysterious person. Born in Poland in a Jewish family. From an early age he toured with a circus, giving performances. After the outbreak of war, he fled to the Soviet Union, where he began to give concerts as a psychic. He could read a person’s mind and see the future.
Many legends and secrets are associated with his name. Thus, it is alleged that he predicted the death of Hitler and even appointed a big award in Germany for his head. He also collaborated with Soviet intelligence and personally knew many of the leaders of the countries.
He said that one day Stalin asked him to demonstrate his ability in practice. Messing entered the bank, hypnotized the cashier and handed him a blank piece of paper, asking him to give him 10,000 rubles. Messing left the bank with money.
By the way, he ended his days, in an ordinary apartment, with a low income. And he also knew the day of his death in advance.
Finally
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