Beyond Bizarre - Episode 9

 

Modern Crucifixion
“Holy Week” in The Republic of The Philippines is observed by the Catholic 
majority of the nation in some very interesting ways. In the days leading up 
to Good Friday, young men in the rural province of Pampanga demonstrate 
their faith by re-enacting the Passion of Christ, participating in bloody 
processions of self-flagellation,…and on Good Friday itself, certain 
individuals practice actual crucifixion.
Psychic Sleuths
In this segment we view the field investigations of two very different types of
 “Ghost Busters”; Mr. Peter James, a “natural sensitive” who uses only his 
mind and spirit to contact and investigate hauntings, and Mr. Bob Schott, 
the “Psychic Headhunter”, who uses a large crew of investigators and the 
latest high-tech sensing and monitoring devices to investigate hauntings 
all over the world, from Scotland’s castles to mysterious caves in the 
American South.
Bones of Mystery
Millionaire heiress Sarah Winchester, poet/artist Edward James, and lonely 
builder Ed Leedskalnin, all unique individuals who, for some mystical and 
often mysterious reasons, dedicated their lives to creating unique living 
testimonies to their unusual beliefs and ideals,… we will explore the 
reasons behind what must have driven these people to build such 
unusual houses.
Miniature Monsters
Thai Water Elephants, an ancient belief, and its modern evidence,… in 
Thailand have been found and documented some very notable examples 
of the bodies of “Miniature Water Elephants”, tiny poisonous pachyderms 
that are said to inhabit remote rivers and streams,… investigations by 
scientists have so far been unable to prove or disprove the existence of 
these diminutive dumbos.
Balian, Traditional Healer in Bali
A “Balian” is a traditional healer in Bali,… “Pogog” is one of the most famous 
and respected traditional practitioners, and he employs some very bizarre 
forms of body manipulation, prayers, and “energy rearrangements” to help 
his many faithful patients.


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