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Explains the CSI

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The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a senior college within The City University of New York (CUNY). Visit our website for Admissions and Program information.

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10 Real Life Wizards

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We have all heard of and maybe even seen real witches that lived among us but when it comes to wizards, we limit them to Harry Potter books. The closest we have ever come to "real" magic is the various magicians we watch on TV. But it's time for David Blaine and Chris Angel to step aside and make way for these ten wizards that were far from fictional. These men took magic to a very different level and raised more than an eyebrow when spoken about. So, let us take a closer look at these real life wizards and what they did to make it onto this list.

10. Nicholas Flamel

Most Harry Potter fans would know this name. He was the French wizard who created the philosophers stone and was over 600 years old when he knew Dumbledore. Of course, this was just a book and movie. In real life, Flamel was known to have been involved in alchemy. Researchers have written that Flamel indulged in the dark arts while he was travelling to Santiago de Compostela. After he became a wizard, people noticed that Flamel and his wife became extremely wealthy and they concluded that he used his magical powers to do so. While the truth is not really known, people say that his wealth came from the two shops he owned and ran and from his wife's inheritance. Nicholas Flamel died in the year 1418 but his story is still being told today, which you can check right here.

9. Hayyim Samuel Jacob Falk

8. Paracelsus

Born in 1493 as Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, Paracelsus was a brilliant man who excelled in medicine, astrology, botany and alchemy. He is the person who named zinc and he is responsible for tracking the psychological roots to numerous illnesses. Paracelsus used astronomy along with his medicines to treat his patients and believed that in order for man to have good health, they had to be in harmony with nature. He developed the "Alphabet of the Magi" which is a magical language that calls upon spirits to help in the healing process of patients. He became famous for his "magical healing" methods where he combined medicine, astronomy and alchemy together to treat people in his own way.

7. Papus - Real Life Wizards

Also known as Gerard Encausse, the great Papus was born in the year 1865. He was an occult writer and even wrote many books on the dark arts which he practiced regularly. In the year 1888, Papus founded an occult group named the Kabbalistic Order of the Rose-Croix. While participating in his group, he was a part of other magic societies such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Hermetic Brotherhood of Light. His biggest known magical outing was during the 1900's when he visited Tsarina Alexandra and Tsar Nicholas II in Russia. In 1905 when he visited the Russian family, he conjured the Tsar's father's spirit who said that the throne would be lost by Nicholas II by an uprising of the people. He even said that the uprising would not happen as long as Papus is alive. When the wizard died, Nicholas II was overthrown just 141 days later.

6. Hew Draper

5. Cornelius Agrippa

4. John Dee

3. Edward Talbot

2. Eliphas Levi

That the human willpower could achieve both ordinary and miraculous feats,

That what we see in the materialistic universe is just one part of reality and

That a human person is a reflection of the universe on a tiny level and that they are linked and if they act on one, the other could be affected as well.

1. Aleister Crowley

This man was named as "the wickedest man in the world" and for good reason. He was the biggest occultist in the world and shaped the way modern occultists worked with magic. He was very interested in alchemy and he later joined the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the year 1898. He believed in bisexuality which gave him a reputation and helped him rise through the ranks in the Hermetic Order. His beliefs and functioning was the root cause of the feuds between the London and French branches of the Order. He soon left the society and started his own occult group. He founded the A.A in 1907, which was a society that was based on Thelemic beliefs that he had formed. He claimed that he was given instructions from Aiwass who was the messenger of Horus ( Egyptian God). Apparently this messenger told him that he a new age prophet. His society started the law "do what thou wilt". He then settled in Sicily. Crowley not only conjured spirits from ancient Egypt, he was involved in the regression of death and claimed to recover memories from his previous life as Eliphas Levi. Hard to believe, read this.

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Top 10 Real Life Wizards of The World - Wonderslist

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We have all heard of and maybe even seen real witches that lived among us but when it comes to wizards, we limit them to Harry Potter books. The closest we have ever come to "real" magic is the various magicians we watch on TV.

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Explains the authors life

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Butcher was born in Independence, Missouri, in 1971. He is the youngest of three children, having two older sisters. While he was sick with strep throat as a child, Butcher's sisters introduced him to The Lord of the Rings and The Han Solo Adventures novels to pass the time, thus beginning his fascination with fantasy and science fiction.

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Jim Butchers Website

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First, the news that everyone can take part in! This Friday at 2:30pm ET, Jim will be doing a Reddit AMA on /r/books. Fans will have the opportunity to submit questions for Jim and vote on which they'd like him to answer. We'll post a link as soon as the page is up.

Next, we have an update on the signing tour! We've learned that while the Q&A portions are free to the public at all venues (except the Alamo Drafthouse screening), all of the signings run by independent bookstores (i.e. not at Barnes and Noble locations) are ticketed, and the B&N locations grant priority line position to customers who purchased the book there. The ticket covers the cost of the book, so the stores don't lose money hosting the event. Get your tickets at the links below, and use the following graphics on social media to let your friends know you're going!

(UPDATE June 9th) PEOPLE LOOKING TO ATTEND THE MCLEAN, VA SIGNING: The graphics we were given below are wrong. The signing is at 4pm and not 7pm. Scroll down to the text version of the appearances below the graphics to get accurate information about the event.

June 5, 7pm
Alamo Drafthouse
4255 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
Ok, this is cool. Jim doing the usual conversation, Q&A, and signing, but at a MOVIE THEATRE, where they'll be screening BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, one of Jim's favorite flicks. After the movie, there will be a book signing with sales provided by Tattered Cover. Tickets available now! SOLD OUT.

June 6, 7pm
Bookpeople
603 Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
The speaking portion of this event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required to join the signing line. Purchasing a book through BookPeople.com automatically assigns you a ticket for the signing-there is no separate "ticket" item to add to your cart. Tickets are lettered. The line for the signing will form according to ticket letter after the author speaks. If you cannot attend the event and would like to order a signed copy of the book, add the book to your cart and put SIGNED COPY in the comments field at checkout. We ship all over the world!

June 7, 7pm
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
161 Lexington Green Circle
Lexington, KY 40503
Tickets available here! Your ticket includes your copy of Brief Cases (at 20% off) and your line letter for the signing. Gives Back Members can receive an additional 10% off the book price by calling 859-273-2911.

June 8, 6pm
Barnes & Noble Tribeca
97 Warren St.
New York, NY 10007
Priority seating with purchase of the book at this B&N location.

June 9, 4pm (CORRECTED TIME)
Barnes & Noble Tyson's Corner Mall
7851 L Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
Beginning at 3pm, the venue will distribute wristbands for the signing portion of the event with proof of purchase.

June 10, 3pm
Schuler Books
1982 W. Grand River Ave.
Okemos, MI 48864
Tickets are $32 and include a hardcover copy of Brief Cases, to be claimed at the event. SEATING AT THE EVENT WILL BE FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED, with the seating area opening at 1pm. We anticipate this event will be a standing-room crowd, so if you require a seat for medical reasons, please contact the bookstore in advance to make arrangements. Mr. Butcher will sign two books. Guests who would like more books signed are welcome to wait until the end of the signing to have multiples signed.

Is Jim not visiting a place near you this time? You can still preorder Brief Cases in hardcover, Kindle, or audio format through our store. Pre-signed copies are available from Books-A-Million and Barnes and Noble. Need more convincing? Check out the book's blurb:

The world of Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, is rife with intrigue-and creatures of all supernatural stripes. And you'll make their intimate acquaintance as Harry delves into the dark side of truth, justice, and the American way in this must-have short story collection.

From the Wild West to the bleachers at Wrigley Field, humans, zombies, incubi, and even fey royalty appear; ready to blur the line between friend and foe. In the never-before-published 'Zoo Day,' Harry treads new ground as a dad, while fan-favorite characters Molly Carpenter, his onetime apprentice, White Council Warden Anastasia Luccio, and even Bigfoot stalk through the pages of more classic tales.

With twelve stories in all, Brief Cases offers both longtime fans and first-time readers tantalizing glimpses into Harry's funny, gritty, and unforgettable realm, whetting their appetites for more to come from the wizard with a heart of gold.

Brief Cases hits bookstores everywhere June 5th, 2018.

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First, the news that everyone can take part in! This Friday at 2:30pm ET, Jim will be doing a Reddit AMA on /r/books. Fans will have the opportunity to submit questions for Jim and vote on which they'd like him to answer. We'll post a link as soon as the page is up.

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Video explaining what CSI does

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Watch CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 15 Episode 16: The Last Ride - Full show on CBS All Access

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The CSI team investigates a death involving a vintage Rolls Royce and a chrome-covered victim. (TV-14 V)

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The main theme of a great movie

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Goes in depth with the characters

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Storm Front is the first novel of Jim Butcher's best-selling urban fantasy series, The Dresden Files. As with many urban fantasy novels, Storm Front takes the reader through one case while revealing bits and pieces about the overarching world.

Two people have been murdered, and the most gruesome aspect of it is that their hearts have been ripped out. Chicago's police force is stumped by these strings of murders, but Harry Dresden, Chicago's only openly practicing wizard, knows that supernatural things are afoot. Harry has seen some strange things in his days, but this case riles him more than usual. This case puts Harry in the firing line of seductive vampires, gruesome toad-creatures, and some of the darker aspects of magic.

Teaching an old dog new tricks
One of the complaints that is often leveled against fantasy literature is that it recycles the same types of mythical creatures in banal ways (e.g. dwarves living in mines). Luckily, Storm Front deftly avoids this trap by adding a certain oomph or spark to the standard formula. For example, fairies are standard fantasy fare, but in Storm Front, they serve as dimwitted informants who are easily cajoled with pizza. This satirical humor is sprinkled throughout every crevice of Storm Front. You may not learn a lot about the inner workings of The Dresden Files world, but you will have fun learning about the parts you get to see.

Chicago's only openly practicing wizard
One of the most important aspects of a first person narrative is to have a compelling lead. Thankfully, I could not have asked for a finer example of this than Harry Dresden. What makes Harry such a compelling lead is not his combat ability, though he has plenty of that, but his ability to laugh when faced with danger. Harry is pushed to the brink of death many times, but he does not lose his wits. When presented with danger, Harry always responds with some sort of clever one-liner that livens up the otherwise darker tones of the case. This healthy dose of humor does not mean that Harry is immune to the darker nature of magic; there are times when he seems to embrace the darkness and chaos that surround him.

Side Characters
If I had to lodge one complaint about Storm Front (and I do), it is the lack of attention paid to the side characters. Most of the side characters seem to be walking plot devices for Harry to either flirt with or fight with. Of course, this is most likely a symptom of being a first novel, and I am certain this issue will be alleviated in future novels. Sadly, the one dimensional side characters mar an otherwise beautiful book.

Why should you read this book?
I cannot heap enough praise on this novel. If you are looking for a witty and refreshing take on the urban fantasy genre, you need not look further than Storm Front. I personally cannot put this series down and will be rapidly consuming the following books.

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Storm Front (The Dresden Files #1) by Jim Butcher

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Storm Front is the first novel of Jim Butcher's best-selling urban fantasy series, The Dresden Files. As with many urban fantasy novels, Storm Front takes the reader through one case while revealing bits and pieces about the overarching world. Two people have been murdered, and the most gruesome aspect of it is that their hearts have been ripped...

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SF REVIEWS.NET: Storm Front / Jim Butcher ☆☆☆½

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A site featuring hundreds of in-depth book reviews for smart, discriminating readers of science fiction and fantasy.

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Book summary

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Storm Front (The Dresden Files) - Wikipedia

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Storm Front is a 2000 novel by science fiction and fantasy author Jim Butcher. It is the first novel in The Dresden Files , his first published series, and it follows the character of Harry Dresden, professional wizard. The novel was later adapted into a pilot for a SyFy channel television series.

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Most of the story is about crime and them being solved

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Main setting of the story

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The antagonist of the story

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The main character and the protagonist

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Interview with Jim Butcher about his books

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Jim Butcher visited our boutique in Stockholm, signed books and answered some questions.

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Cover of my novel