The “World's Greatest” Episode
May 08, 2025•38 min
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Summary
Kyle possesses a medal awarded to his great-great-great-grandfather, a touring magician named Andrew J. Seymour, over a century ago. The medal calls him the "world's greatest mind reader" and bears symbols of Freemasons and Oddfellows, leading Kyle to suspect a secret society connection. The investigation consults experts on fraternalism and magical history, delves into historical archives, and ultimately uncovers the surprising context behind the award, revealing it as a relic from a specific moment in the history of American entertainment.Episode description
This week: Kyle has a medal that was awarded to his great great great Grandfather over a century ago. Was it awarded by a shadowy secret society? We investigate.
Link to Andrew J. Seymour's book "The World's Greatest"
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