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Black Velvet Fairies
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Upon her death, Lucy Verdell's estranged grandmother leaves her four black velvet paintings of fairies. But not twinkly sprites — stoic beings with wings of light and grim intent. As Lucy investigates her family's connection to the artwork, she uncovers a web of believers who will do anything to reconnect Earth with the mysterious fairy-world known as Hada.
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Magic in the United States - The Murder of Nelson D. Rehmeyer
Jul 30, 202400:30:59Tap to summarizePennsylvania Dutch powwower Nelson D. Rehmeyer was murdered in 1928. The Philadelphia Record called the murder trial “the weirdest and most curiously fascinating [trial] in the history of modern jurisprudence.” Because Rehmeyer’s killers feared he was practicing witchcraft against them, the trial captured national attention – and nearly destroyed the practice of powwow, a Pennsylvania Dutch healing tradition. This episode features Patrick Donmoyer, Director of Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University; Daniel Harms, translator and editor of Der Lange Verborgene Freund (The Long Lost Friend by John George Hohman) and Associate Librarian, SUNY College at Cortland; Thorn Nightwind, Initiated Witch & Powwower; and Robert Phoenix, Powwowe, and author of 'The Powwow Grimoire'. Learn more at https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/.
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The Man in the Dust
Jun 11, 202400:21:10Tap to summarizeLucy rushes back to Portland and arrives at Mount Tabor as momentous events unfold. Her terrible vision comes true and propels Lucy deeper into the dangerous world of those who seek to reconnect Earth and Hada. Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see all the art Lucy has discovered. For more info on the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/
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The Yarns that Bind
Jun 4, 202400:14:15Tap to summarizeLucy journeys to the mighty Mount Hood and seeks an audience with The Seer. Enigmatic answers offer no solace, leaving Lucy to choose her own course of action. Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see all the art Lucy has discovered. For more info on the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/
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Heavy Fairy Parking Lot
May 28, 202400:16:45Tap to summarizeLucy travels to Portland to see Mt. Tabor and the etchings in person. A visit to the bookstore brings back memories of the cairn and leads to a conversation with a ‘Liam’ who might not be who (or what) he seems. Lucy digs deep for answers and sets off on a dangerous mission. Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see all the art Lucy has discovered. The bookstore can be found at darkstarmagick.com For more info on the BVF story-world, go to emeraldanvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/
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Cinder Cone
May 21, 202400:09:35Tap to summarizeMidori’s painting of the bookstore leads to some answers about Hada, but also uncovers even deeper mysteries. Lucy learns a shocking fact about one of the images and it compels her to lie to James. Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see the new etchings and old paintings. The bookstore can be found at darkstarmagick.com For more info on the BVF story-world, go to emeraldanvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/
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Big in Japan
May 14, 202400:11:12Tap to summarizeAfter following ShadowWhisperer’s lead to an artist named Midori, Lucy is shocked by her paintings. Before the Japanese woman is frightened away, she reveals a mysterious message. To see Midori's paintings, go to https://www.instagram.com/anvilofemerald/ The bookstore can be found at darkstarmagick.com Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see the paintings. For more info on the BVF story-world, go to emeraldanvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/
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Shadow Whisperer
May 7, 202400:14:12Tap to summarizeLucy accepts ShadowWhisperer’s invitation to talk and secretly records their conversation. The weird stalker is not what he seems but, when James confronts him, he reveals shocking information. Lucy has a new kind of dream and makes a startling discovery. See the paintings at BlackVelvetFairies.com To learn more about the BVF story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/
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Mommy Issues
Apr 30, 202400:15:24Tap to summarizeAfter a terrifying experience in the woods, Lucy and James are sure they’re being followed. Fear and desperation drive Lucy to confront her mom about the paintings and she learns about her father’s deep and disturbing connection to Hada. To see the unfinished painting, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com To explore BVF’s story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/
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Shroom Ring
Apr 23, 202400:17:55Tap to summarizeAfter following a lead from ‘Skeptoid’, Lucy and James travel to a mushroom farm in the middle of nowhere. Braving the farmer’s wrath, they search the property and find another black velvet painting of fairies. Clues in the artwork lead to a harrowing hike in the woods. To see the painting from the barn, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/
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Secret Dreams
Apr 16, 202400:15:05Tap to summarizeLucy deals with anger and guilt about the stolen paintings. James reveals a creepy message from the website. A world famous skeptic confides in Lucy, opening up a rabbit hole of new information about Hada. To see the paintings, visit BlackVelvetFairies.com To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com Visit Brian Dunning’s ‘Skeptoid’ podcast at https://skeptoid.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/
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