Aleister Crowley: The Spy Who Loved the Occult

Tuesday 30th January 2024

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Aleister Crowley
The Spy Who Loved the Occult

SOLD OUT -- SOLD OUT -- SOLD OUT

Mountaineer, artist, magician, was Aleister Crowley also a secret agent who worked for different branches of British Intelligence at various stages of his life? Did this culminate in his interrogation of Nazi warlord and occultist Rudolf Hess in 1941? Richard C McNeff deciphers Crowley’s espionage career as well as taking a wider look at his role as an influencer, with some very surprising followers.

The author of two novels prominently featuring Crowley, Richard will separate fact from fiction in his portrayals of the Beast.

Venue: The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street E1 7EX

Date: Tuesday 30th January 2024

Doors: 7.30pm

Start: 8pm

Tickets: £5/£3 https://www.wegottickets.com/event/604335/

THIS TALK IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT

WE HOPE TO RUN IT AGAIN LATER IN THE YEAR

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