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On this Friday the thirteenth, Forum explores
superstition, magic, luck, fate, astrology and the stars. Host: Penny Nelson Guests:
Bill Ellis, associate professor of English and American Studies at Penn
State Hazelton. His publications include "Speak to the
Devil: Ouija Board Rituals Among American Adolescents."
Rob Breszny, syndicated columnist (Free Will Astrology) and a
self-described Aspiring Master of Curiousity. He's author of
"PRONOIA is the Antidote for Paranoia: How the Whole
World is Conspiring to Shower You with Blessings"
Stuart Vyse, professor of Psychology at Connecticut College and author
of "Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition"
Tim Tangherlini, visiting professor of Folklore at the University of
California at Berkeley. He's author of "Interpreting
Legend: Danish Storytellers and their Repertoires"
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