Francis Marlin Blackthorne

Early Life & Freemasonry Roots (1910–1928)

Born in 1910 in Charleston, South Carolina, Francis Marlin Blackthorne was raised in a household steeped in military tradition and Freemasonry. His father, Col. Everett Blackthorne, was a high-ranking Freemason and a U.S. Army officer who instilled in his son the values of discipline, honor, and service. From a young age, Francis was immersed in military history, Masonic philosophy, and leadership principles.

His father Everett was a solid citizen but kept his history with Freemasonry very secret, but told his son. He claimed to have been taken away to a magical land where he fought wars and learned about gods and demons and the secrets of Freemasonry. As an old man he would tell many of these stories to his great grandson Elias, who became a fanatical Freemason researcher and adventurer[[1]].

Educated at Porter Military Academy, he excelled in academics, athletics, debate, history, and leadership, demonstrating early signs of his strategic mind and fierce independence. His exposure to Freemasonry led to his initiation into the Order of DeMolay as a teenager, setting the foundation for a lifelong involvement in Masonic traditions.

He attended Phillips Exeter Academy, where he excelled in debate and history. He later pursued higher education at Yale University, earning a degree in International Relations. At Yale, he became a member of Skull and Bones, a secret society that would shape his lifelong interest in clandestine networks of power. His academic pursuits, however, were cut short by the outbreak of World War II. Married in 1943 to Felicity Dinsmore (Born 1921. Nurse 1939. Doctor 1951), Daughter of Jane Kincaid. Son Balthazar-

Naval Academy & Marine Corps Beginnings (1928–1935)

At 18, Blackthorne was accepted into the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, where he studied engineering, military strategy, and aviation. He earned his pilot’s license in 1930, making him one of the few Marine officers of his era to be trained in both ground combat and aerial reconnaissance.

He later pursued higher education at Yale University, earning a degree in International Relations. At Yale, he became a member of Skull and Bones, a secret society that would shape his lifelong interest in clandestine networks of power. His academic pursuits, however, were cut short by the outbreak of World War II.

Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1932, he underwent rigorous training at Quantico before being stationed in Shanghai, China, with the 4th Marine Regiment, where he gained firsthand experience in urban combat and guerrilla warfare.

Pre-WWII: Rising Through the Ranks & Advocacy for Integration (1935–1941)

Returning to the U.S. in 1939, Blackthorne was involved in the early development of Marine Raider battalions, emphasizing small-unit tactics and amphibious warfare.

During this period, he also became a vocal advocate for the integration of the Marine Corps, arguing that excluding Black servicemen was an insult to every American who had defended the country. This position put him at odds with several high-ranking officers, but he remained steadfast, frequently citing Freemasonry’s principles of brotherhood and equality in his arguments.

World War II: Marine Raider & Legendary Commander (1941–1945)

With the attack on Pearl Harbor, Blackthorne—by then a Major—was thrust into action, serving as a Marine Raider commander in the Pacific Theater. He participated in Guadalcanal where he led reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines, earning his first Silver Star. Later, he was reassigned to Europe and became involved with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)

During his time in the European Theater, Blackthorne encountered Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, under unusual circumstances—an intercepted communication led to an unplanned and fateful meeting in North Africa. The two men, though adversaries, shared a brief but mutual respect for each other’s strategic prowess. Blackthorne’s continued operations in the war included coordinating with French Resistance fighters and sabotaging German supply lines. His valor and cunning earned him the Distinguished Service Cross and a reputation for being both brilliant and unpredictable.

The Rommel Affair:

Blackthorne was involved in the rescue of Rommel and his family in 1944 and his secret defection to the USA. Rommel, Wife, Lucia, and his daughter Gertrude were brought to the USA. His son Manfred Rommel remained in Germany and after the war eventually went into politics. The Rommel family lived on the Blackthorne estate in Colorado till his death in 1994 at the age of 103. He became a US citizen in 1955. His son visited his father several times privately till after his presence in Colorada was revealed to the world in 1969. He became a lecturer at military academies around the world and a noted critic of communism.

Promoted to Colonel in 1945, he played a critical role in shaping post-war Marine doctrine, particularly in counterinsurgency warfare and Marine air-ground coordination.

WW2 awards include 2 Silver Stars, 3 Bronze Stars, Distinguished service cross. 2 purple hearts. And foreign awards.

Cold War, Korea & High Command (1945–1965)

Cold War and Intelligence Work

After the war, Blackthorne was recruited into the newly formed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). His deep knowledge of espionage, guerrilla warfare, and international relations made him an invaluable asset. He played a key role in early Cold War operations, including advising anti-communist forces in Eastern Europe and the Korean Peninsula.

• The KGB attempted to recruit or compromise him multiple times, considering him both a threat and a potential double agent. However, Blackthorne successfully evaded their efforts, sometimes using his deep ties to Freemasonry as an informal network of safe contacts. KGB records released in the 1990s show that three key attempts to flip General Blackthorne in 1950, 1967, and 1972 resulted in the disappearance of their agents.

Its worth noting that on the family estate in Colorado General Blackthorne began planting a dozen pine trees around the family cemetery grounds every year starting in 1951. Two dozen were planted in 1951, 1967, and 1972.

After WWII, publicly, Blackthorne continued to shape modern Marine Corps operations, serving as a key strategist in the Korean War (1950–1953). As a Brigadier General, he commanded Marine forces during the Inchon Landing and the brutal Chosin Reservoir Campaign.

By 1955, now a Major General, he was heavily involved in intelligence operations, counterinsurgency training, and Cold War military strategy. He frequently clashed with politicians and Pentagon officials over what he saw as flawed military policies, especially regarding U.S. interventionism. Promoted to Four-Star General, he retired in 1965 with high honors but remained a towering figure in military circles.

Vietnam, National Security Advisor & Anti-War Activism (1965–1975)

Following his retirement, Blackthorne was appointed National Security Advisor to President Lyndon B. Johnson, but his opposition to deeper U.S. involvement in Vietnam soon made his position untenable. He resigned after a year, becoming one of the most high-profile critics of the war.

Rather than retreating into obscurity, Blackthorne threw himself into the anti-war movement, becoming a powerful and paradoxical voice—a decorated Marine general who denounced the war while still wearing his full uniform at protests and speeches.

His presence at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, where he famously met and conversed with Jimi Hendrix, symbolized his transformation into a countercultural figure. Despite this, Blackthorne never fully abandoned his military past, maintaining friendships with figures across the political spectrum, including both radical activists and conservative generals.

Met Martin Luther King Jr. and discussed the civil rights and anti-war movements.

Photographed with Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin smoking marijuana, a moment that stunned both the military and counterculture.

Got into a fistfight with Black Panther members, though Stokely Carmichael reportedly respected him despite their ideological differences.

Attended Woodstock (out of uniform) with his grandchild and four of her friends, accidentally stumbling into one of the largest cultural moments in history. He met Jimi Hendrix, and when organizers realized who he was, he and his group were given backstage access. A Pulitzer-winning photo of Blackthorne and Hendrix together remains one of the most iconic images of the era. A rumor persists that he was secretly given LSD, though he never confirmed or denied it.

Politics, Think Tank, and Legacy (1975–1995)

In 1975, Blackthorne founded a Colorado-based think tank, “The Blackthorne Table”[[2]], known for bringing together military strategists, cultural icons, activists, and political leaders. Jane Kincaid Millet, whose daughter eventually married the General's son, attended in 1979, 1982, 1986, and 1990, highlighting the group's intellectual and political diversity.

Politically, Blackthorne was an unpredictable figure:

Strongly supported Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale.

Backed George H.W. Bush, whom he knew from WWII.

Hated Nixon and Reagan, famously delivering a brutal speech against Reagan at the 1979 Democratic National Convention. Attended both Democratic and Republican Conventions through 1995, respected as an elder statesman, despite being a political outsider. In 1980, despite the U.S. Olympic boycott, he attended the opening ceremonies in Moscow, where he vehemently argued with Soviet leaders over the Afghanistan invasion.

Final Years & Lasting Influence (1995–2000s)

In the 1970s and 1980s, Blackthorne devoted himself to Freemasonry and esoteric studies. He rose to prominence within the Scottish Rite, attaining high degrees of initiation. His deep research into Templar legends, Rosicrucianism, and Hermetic traditions led to numerous scholarly works, including his influential book, The Hidden Architects of Power: Freemasonry, Politics, and the Occult.

He spent his final decades as a reclusive but revered intellectual, splitting his time between New Orleans, London, and the Scottish Highlands. He continued corresponding with world leaders, military officers, revolutionaries, and mystics alike, offering his insights on global affairs and the unseen forces that shaped history.

By the mid-1990s, Blackthorne remained an active speaker, mentor, and critic of U.S. foreign policy. His military legacy, Masonic brotherhood, and radical defiance of expectations made him one of the most complex and respected figures of his time.

He passed away in the 2005, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy as a Marine warrior, Freemason, political firebrand, and cultural iconoclast. His personal writings, war journals, and letters to political and cultural figures are preserved at the Marine Corps University Library and the Smithsonian Institution.

This version expands on his military career, political evolution, and cultural impact, making him an even more fascinating and layered figure. Let me know if you'd like to refine anything further!

His Correspondence

Early Years (Age 7–18, 1915–1926)

Blackthorne began writing letters as a child, mostly to historical figures, military leaders, and baseball players.

• Babe Ruth (1918, 1921, 1925) – Ruth sent back a signed headshot and a short note in 1921. No response in 1925.
• Ty Cobb (1923, 1925, 1926) – Cobb responded with a short but formal note in 1923, dismissive in 1926.
• President Woodrow Wilson (1919) – No response.
• Theodore Roosevelt (1918, shortly before TR’s death) – No response.
• Jack Dempsey (1924, 1926) – A signed photo and a short response in 1926.
• General John J. Pershing (1920) – A signed form letter thanking him for his patriotism.
• Helen Keller (1921, 1925) – A heartfelt response in 1921 with an autographed pamphlet about her work.

Military & War Years (1927–1945)

• Correspondence became more serious, including letters to global leaders, thinkers, and military figures.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933, 1937, 1941, 1944) – A polite form letter in 1937. Received a personal note of encouragement in 1944.
• Winston Churchill (1940, 1944) – No direct response, but received a signed pamphlet from Churchill’s office in 1944.
• Charles de Gaulle (1943) – A short but grateful response. (1955) A long letter about WW2.
• Erwin Rommel (1938) – Several letters and responses till after 1942. Often about Military matters and Freemasonry. See the Rommel incident.
• Adolf Hitler (1935, 1939) – No response. Letter found in Hitler's Third Reich records.
• Joseph Stalin (1939, 1942) – No response. Letters found in Soviet archive. (There is evidence in the KGB files investigated in the early 1990s that the KGB attempted to Flip Blackthorne to make him a spy in 1969, 1972, 1981. Three agents tasked with the operations to turn the General all disappeared and no bodies were ever found.)
• Douglas MacArthur (1943, 1944, 1951) – A signed headshot in 1943, but a formal and distant reply in 1951.
• George S. Patton (1944) – A brief but personal letter praising his service.

Post-War & Political Correspondence (1946–1970s)

Engaged in national and global politics, often writing to figures across the spectrum.

• Harry S. Truman (1948, 1952, 1958) – Truman responded personally in 1958 with a handwritten note.
• Dwight D. Eisenhower (1952, 1956, 1961) – Eisenhower sent back a signed portrait in 1952, but no further correspondence.
• John F. Kennedy (1960, 1963) – Received a signed thank-you note in 1960 but no direct response in 1963 before JFK’s assassination.
• Lyndon B. Johnson (1965, 1966, 1968) – Initially friendly responses, but correspondence stopped when he became a vocal critic of Vietnam.
• Martin Luther King Jr. (1958, 1963, 1965, 1967) – King responded warmly in 1958 and 1963, but later correspondence was unanswered due to King’s increasing security concerns.
• Malcolm X (1964) – No response.
• Robert F. Kennedy (1968) – A brief but personal response before RFK’s assassination.
• Richard Nixon (1952, 1968, 1973, 1974, 1980) – A signed photo in 1952, but he later became a fierce critic. Sent a blistering letter in 1973 regarding Watergate, to which there was no response.

Cultural & Intellectual Figures (1950s–1990s)

As his interests expanded, he wrote to authors, musicians, and public intellectuals.

• Albert Einstein (1947, 1952) – A brief acknowledgment from Einstein’s secretary in 1952.
• Ernest Hemingway (1949, 1952) – No response.
• J.R.R. Tolkien (1954, 1968) – A polite but distant reply in 1968.
• George Orwell (1947) – No response.
• Hunter S. Thompson (1971, 1974, 1985) – Thompson replied in 1971 with a wild, rambling letter. Exchanged several letters mainly about the military.
• Jimi Hendrix (1969, after Woodstock) – No response, but Hendrix later referenced meeting him. Met at Woodstock.
• Johnny Cash (1970, 1975, 1981) – Received a handwritten thank-you letter in 1975.
• Pete Rose. (1970+) Became friends with him. (An attendee at the “Blackthorne Table” meetings. )

Later Years (1980s–1995)

Maintained correspondence with past contacts and engaged in new political debates.

• Ronald Reagan (1980, 1984, 1987, 1991) – Fiercely critical letters, no response.
• Mikhail Gorbachev (1987, 1989, 1991) – A short, diplomatic reply in 1989.
• Jimmy Carter (1976, 1980, 1984, 1991, 1994) – Several responses, with Carter even inviting him to visit the Carter Center.
• Bill Clinton (1992, 1994) – Received a signed campaign letter in 1992. Was invited to and attended his inauguration.

Ongoing Correspondents

A few people corresponded with him over decades:

• George S. Patton’s family – Continued exchanging letters with Patton’s widow and children.
• Harry Truman (1958–1969) – Periodic exchanges on military and political topics.
• Jimmy Carter (1976–2005) – Maintained sporadic but respectful communication.
• Jane Kincaid Millet (1979–1990s, through Think Tank meetings) Her daughter married his son.
• Johnny Cash (1975–1980s) – Exchanged a handful of letters about music and America’s direction.

World War II and Early Intelligence Work (1942–1950s)

• Admiral Chester Nimitz (1942) – Strategic analysis of naval engagements in the Pacific Theater.
• General Douglas MacArthur (1943) – Concerns over jungle warfare tactics and the need for unconventional intelligence operations.
• British Prime Minister Wins*n Churchill (1944) – A personal account of operations in Nazi-occupied France and reflections on Anglo-American cooperation.
• Major General William J. Donovan (1944) – A report on OSS intelligence-gathering in Italy and concerns about post-war Soviet expansion.
• Charles de Gaulle (1945) – Post-liberation reflections on the future of France and the role of American foreign policy.
• a German double agent (1945) – Coded language discussing misinformation campaigns against the Nazi high command.
• Allen Dulles (1947) – Evaluating Soviet intelligence penetration of Western institutions.
• Pablo Neruda (1948) – A poetic exchange discussing war, peace, and the duty of the intellectual in a time of political upheaval.
• James Jesus Angle*n (1949) – Early CIA counterintelligence concerns regarding Soviet moles.
• an unnamed Vatican official (1950) – Speculation on the Catholic Church’s role in Cold War diplomacy.

Cold War Espionage and Political Intrigue (1950s–1960s)

• President Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953) – A warning on the long-term dangers of the military-industrial complex.
• Nikita Khrushchev (1956) – An unofficial diplomatic letter regarding potential cultural exchange programs.
• a covert operative in Hungary (1956) – Instructions regarding CIA support for Hungarian resistance fighters.
• KGB defec*r Ana*liy Golitsyn (1959) – A discussion on Soviet disinformation tactics and political warfare.
• Graham Greene (1960) – A debate over literature’s role in shaping public understanding of espionage and power.
• Lee Harvey Oswald (1962) – A cryptic response * a request for intelligence-related employment.
• President John F. Kennedy (1963) – A dire warning about clandestine forces operating within the U.S. government.
• Malcolm X (1964) – A fascinating exchange on global revolution, racial identity, and the surveillance state.
• Ho Chi Minh (1965) – An unexpected letter advocating diplomatic solutions * the Vietnam conflict.
• a CIA station chief in Laos (1966) – Blackthorne’s concerns over the agency’s handling of the secret war in Southeast Asia.

Counterculture, Esotericism, and Political Disillusionment (1960s–1970s)

• Robert F. Kennedy (1968) – Thoughts on his brother’s assassination and the perils of challenging the establishment.
• Hunter S. Thompson (1969) – A wild, freewheeling discussion on the failures of the American Dream.
• a Masonic Grandmaster in Scotland (1970) – A deep dive in* Templar lore and the origins of modern Freemasonry.
• President Richard Nixon (1971) – A private challenge on Watergate, secrecy, and the ethical failures of power.
• Salvador Allende (1973) – A letter expressing concern over U.S. intervention in Chile.
• a Sufi mystic in Morocco (1974) – A philosophical discussion on hidden knowledge and divine wisdom.
• Henry Kissinger (1975) – A condemnation of realpolitik and the cost of geopolitical machinations.
• Carl Sagan (1977) – An intriguing discourse on the intersection of intelligence work and the search for extraterrestrial life.
• Aya*llah Khomeini (1978) – An analysis of revolutionary Iran’s potential impact on global politics.
• Margaret Thatcher (1979) – Strategic insights in* the shifting balance of power in the late Cold War era.

Final Years and Legacy (1980s–1998)

• Pope John Paul II (1981) – A private discussion on liberation theology and the Catholic Church’s role in global change.
• an anonymous Soviet dissident (1983) – Encouragement and guidance on resisting *talitarian oppression.
• the edi*r of The New York Times (1985) – A scathing critique of media complicity in government propaganda.
• an aspiring young spy (1987) – Advice on navigating the world of intelligence without losing one’s soul.
• Mikhail Gorbachev (1989) – A prescient analysis of the USSR’s inevitable collapse and the risks of reform.
• an artificial intelligence researcher (1991) – Speculative musings on the future of AI and surveillance.
• Nelson Mandela (1994) – A heartfelt congratulation on the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new era.
• President Bill Clin*n (1996) – A critical examination of American foreign policy in the post-Cold War world.
• his eldest son (1997) – A deeply personal letter reflecting on his life, regrets, and the burden of his knowledge.
• the world (1998) – A final missive, part memoir, part warning, left for publication after his death, contemplating the cycles of his*ry, power, and human folly.

Final Notes on His Letters

He took photographs of every letter before sending them, creating a vast archive.

His style was thoughtful, fair, and principled, but he never hesitated to challenge others. He was known for writing both praise and criticism, depending on his views at the time. His military background often made interactions with countercultural figures awkward but fascinating. His correspondence spanned across ideologies, making him a uniquely respected yet controversial figure in many circles.

Blackthorne Table

Imposters

Erwin Rommel (1938-2005) Several letters and responses till after 1942. Often about Military matters and Freemasonry. See the Rommel incident.	Hunter S. Thompson (1971, 1974, 1985)		Johnny Cash (1970, 1975, 1981)	Pete Rose. (1970+)
Jimmy Carter (1976, 1980, 1984, 1991, 1994) Several responses, with Carter even inviting him to visit the Carter Center.	Jane Kincaid Millet (1979–1990s, through Think Tank meetings) Her daughter married his son.	Johnny Cash (1975–1980s) Exchanged a handful of letters about music and America’s direction.	David Bowie(1947-2016) Musician, actor, and cultural icon known for his innovative music and androgynous style.
Toni Morrison(1931-2019) Nobel Prize-winning author whose works explore the African American experience.	Spike Lee(b. 1957) Filmmaker known for his provocative and socially conscious films.	Prince(1958-2016) Musician, singer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.	Patti Smith(b. 1946) Punk rock poet and visual artist, known for her influential music and writings.	Jean-Michel Basquiat(1960-1988) Neo-expressionist painter whose work explored themes of race, identity, and culture.
Meryl Streep(b. 1949) Acclaimed actress known for her versatility and powerful performances.	Noam Chomsky(b. 1928) Linguist, philosopher, and political activist known for his critiques of media and politics.	bell hooks(1952-2021) Author, feminist, and social activist whose work focuses on race, capitalism, and gender.	Angela Davis(b. 1944) Political activist, academic, and author known for her work in civil rights and social justice.	Stephen Jay Gould(1941-2002) Paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and historian of science.
Judith Butler(b. 1956) Philosopher and gender theorist known for her work on gender performativity.	Cornel West(b. 1953) Philosopher, political activist, and social critic known for his work on race, class, and justice.	Amartya Sen(b. 1933) Economist and philosopher known for his work on welfare economics and social choice theory.	Saskia Sassen(b. 1949) Sociologist known for her analyses of globalization and international human migration.	Henry Louis Gates Jr.(b. 1950) Literary critic, historian, and filmmaker known for his work on African American history and culture.
Barack Obama(b. 1961) 44th President of the United States, known for his eloquence and progressive policies.	Vaclav Havel(1936-2011) Playwright, dissident, and former President of the Czech Republic.	Shirin Ebadi(b. 1947) Iranian lawyer, human rights activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.	Bernie Sanders(b. 1941) U.S. Senator and political activist known for his advocacy of progressive policies.	Kofi Annan(1938-2018) Former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Al Gore(b. 1948) Former U.S. Vice President and environmental activist, known for his work on climate change.	Hunter S. Thompson(1937-2005) Journalist and author known for his gonzo journalism style.	Christianne Amanpour(b. 1958) Chief International Anchor for CNN and renowned journalist.	Jon Stewart(b. 1962) Comedian, writer, and former host of "The Daily Show," known for his sharp political commentary.	Oprah Winfrey(b. 1954) Media mogul, talk show host, and philanthropist.
Malcolm Gladwell(b. 1963) Author and journalist known for his books on social sciences and psychology.	Gloria Steinem(b. 1934) Journalist and feminist activist, known for her work in the women's liberation movement.	Bill Moyers(b. 1934) Journalist and political commentator known for his in-depth interviews and documentaries.	Rachel Maddow(b. 1973) Political commentator and host of "The Rachel Maddow Show," known for her sharp analysis and progressive views.	Anderson Cooper(b. 1967) Journalist and television personality known for his coverage of major global events.
Carl Sagan(1934-1996) Astronomer, astrophysicist, and science communicator.	Jane Goodall(b. 1934) Primatologist and anthropologist known for her work with chimpanzees.	Tim Berners-Lee(b. 1955) Inventor of the World Wide Web.	Neil deGrasse Tyson(b. 1958) Astrophysicist and science communicator.	Elon Musk(b. 1971) Entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, known for his work in technology and innovation.
Richard Dawkins(b. 1941) Evolutionary biologist and author known for his work on genetics and atheism.	Jane McGonigal(b. 1977) Game designer and author known for her work on the positive impact of gaming.	Craig Venter(b. 1946) Biologist and entrepreneur known for his role in 1.sequencing the human genome.	Freeman Dyson(1923-2020) Theoretical physicist and mathematician known for his work in quantum electrodynamics.	Sylvia Earle(b. 1935) Marine biologist and oceanographer known for her research and advocacy on ocean conservation.
Maya Angelou(1928-2014) Poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist.	Salman Rushdie(b. 1947) Author known for his novels and essays on cultural and political themes.	Ai Weiwei(b. 1957) Chinese contemporary artist and activist.	Zadie Smith(b. 1975) Novelist and essayist known for her works on multiculturalism and identity.	David Foster Wallace(1962-2008) Author and essayist known for his innovative literary style.
Haruki Murakami(b. 1949) Japanese author known for his surreal and imaginative novels.	Margaret Atwood(b. 1939) Author and poet known for her speculative fiction and feminist themes.	Kazuo Ishiguro(b. 1954) Nobel Prize-winning author known for his novels exploring memory, time, and self-delusion.	Tracy K. Smith(b. 1972) Poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate known for her evocative and lyrical works.	Junot Díaz(b. 1968) Author known for his novels and short stories exploring the immigrant experience and identity.
Impostor-Aleister Crowley(1875-1947) - English occultist, ceremonial magician, and founder of the religious philosophy of Thelema.	Impostor-Israel Regardie(1907-1985) - Occultist and author known for his work in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and his writings on magic and psychology.	Impostor-Dion Fortune(1890-1946) - Occultist and author known for her work in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and her writings on psychic self-defense.	Impostor-Terence McKenna(1946-2000) - Ethnobotanist, mystic, and advocate for the use of psychedelic substances for spiritual exploration.	Impostor-Marina Abramović(b. 1946) - Performance artist known for her exploration of the limits of the body and mind, often incorporating elements of mysticism.
Manly P. Hall(1901-1990) - Author and mystic known for his extensive writings on Freemasonry, esotericism, and ancient philosophies.	Impostor-Albert Pike(1809-1891) Freemason and author of "Morals and Dogma," a key text in Scottish Rite Freemasonry.	Impostor-John J. Robinson(1918-1996) - Author and Freemason known for his books on the history and influence of Freemasonry.	Impostor-Giuseppe Mazzini(1805-1872) - Italian revolutionary and member of the Carbonari, a secret revolutionary society.	Impostor-Cagliostro(1743-1795) Italian occultist and adventurer, known for his involvement in Freemasonry and various secret societies.
Eustace Mullins(1923-2010) Author and conspiracy theorist known for his controversial views on the Federal Reserve and secret societies.	x British politician known for his controversial "Rivers of Blood" speech on immigration.	Pat Buchanan(b. 1938) Political commentator and former presidential candidate known for his conservative and nationalist views.	Milton William Cooper(1943-2001) Author and conspiracy theorist known for his book "Behold a Pale Horse."
Sai Baba of Shirdi(1838-1918) Indian spiritual master regarded by his devotees as a saint, fakir, and satguru.	Paramahansa Yogananda(1893-1952) Indian yogi and guru who introduced millions to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book "Autobiography of a Yogi."	Swami Vivekananda(1863-1902) Indian Hindu monk and key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.	Father Malachi Martin(1921-1999) Catholic priest, theologian, and author known for his writings on exorcism and the Catholic Church.	Sathya Sai Baba(1926-2011) Indian guru and spiritual leader known for his teachings on love, peace, and non-violence.
David Icke(b. 1952) Author and speaker known for his theories on global conspiracy and reptilian shapeshifters.	Jordan Maxwell(1940-2020) Researcher and lecturer known for his work on secret societies, symbolism, and esoteric knowledge.	Whitley Strieber(b. 1945) Author known for his books on alien encounters and the paranormal.	Graham Hancock(b. 1950) Author and journalist known for his books on ancient civilizations and altered states of consciousness.	Robert Anton Wilson(1932-2007) Author and philosopher known for his works on conspiracy theories, quantum psychology, and the occult.