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The Magician’s Wife

The Magician’s Wife

By: Lora and Barry Jones
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Join magician Barry Jones and his writer wife Lora as they reveal the methods behind the world’s craziest real-life mysteries. How can a murderer be in two places at once? A diamond teleport itself five miles as if by magic? Or a host of ghostly faces materialise in an ordinary kitchen floor? Prepare to be amazed, as Barry and Lora pull back the curtain to expose the smoke and mirrors behind these bizarre happenings and more. And you’ll also have the chance to participate in a series of brain-bending audio magic tricks along the way!Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Nature & Ecology Science Social Sciences True Crime
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  • 52. The Scottish Nostradamus
    Jan 19 2026

    In the mist-shrouded Highlands of 17th-century Scotland, a farm labourer peers through a hole in a small, white stone. Through this pebble, he claims to see the future. He sees ships sailing across dry land. He sees a day when the people of the Highlands will be outnumbered by sheep. He even foresees a black rain that will bring unimaginable wealth to the city of Aberdeen, three hundred years in the future. Was Coinneach Odhar, the Brahan Seer, truly the "Scottish Nostradamus," or was his legend a masterpiece of historical ventriloquism? Plus, one year has passed since Barry made his own predictions for 2025, back in episode 13. We listen back to find out how accurate was our own "Scottish Nostradmaus"?

    Order The Magician's Wife novel here. Download Lora's free novella here: themagicianswife.co.uk/freebook/ Enjoying our podcast? Support us by buying us a 'coffee' here: ko-fi.com/themagicianswife Email your thoughts and theories on this case to us at: themagicianswifepodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on social media... Lora: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Barry: Instagram | X Visit our websites at: themagicianswife.co.uk, lorajones.com and barryjones.net

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 51. The Two Deaths of Christmas
    Dec 22 2025

    In New York 1908, a husband and wife decorate their tree, only to find that a simple scratch from a pine needle carries a lethal curse. Four years earlier, in New Zealand, a family receives a visit from an assassin who has flown invisibly across the country to find them - and he isn’t Father Christmas.

    Join our household tradition and listen to Cassetteboy's "Festive Christmas" here.

    Order The Magician's Wife novel here. Download Lora's free novella here: themagicianswife.co.uk/freebook/ Enjoying our podcast? Support us by buying us a 'coffee' here: ko-fi.com/themagicianswife Email your thoughts and theories on this case to us at: themagicianswifepodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on social media... Lora: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Barry: Instagram | X Visit our websites at: themagicianswife.co.uk, lorajones.com and barryjones.net

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    56 mins
  • 50. The Ghost of Wem Town Hall
    Dec 8 2025

    It is the night of 19th November , 1995. The sky over the small market town of Wem in Shropshire is glowing a violent orange. The historic Town Hall is burning to the ground. But amidst the roaring flames and falling timbers, a local photographer captures something that shouldn't exist. Developing his film, he finds a clear, black-and-white image of a young girl, standing calmly in the heart of the inferno, staring directly at him. But was this a visitor from the grave, or a trick that fooled the experts for fifteen years?

    See The Wem Ghost Photo and 'The Method' here.

    Order The Magician's Wife novel here. Download Lora's free novella here: themagicianswife.co.uk/freebook/ Enjoying our podcast? Support us by buying us a 'coffee' here: ko-fi.com/themagicianswife Email your thoughts and theories on this case to us at: themagicianswifepodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on social media... Lora: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Barry: Instagram | X Visit our websites at: themagicianswife.co.uk, lorajones.com and barryjones.net

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    48 mins
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This podcast is a must if you enjoy mysteries and magic. Great story telling of real life scenarios with trying to work out the whys/how's

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