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'Secret Door' Guests

In a special night of Open Lines, George introduced a "Secret Door Line" in which popular Coast to Coast guests made surprise appearances. We first heard from seer Dr. Louis Turi who said the astrological "dragon" was heading into the fire sign of Leo which would coincide with two years of global warming. For April, he singled out the dates of the 5th-- for negative energy and disaster, and the 12th for possible earthquakes.

Psychic Joseph Jacobs stopped by, reviewing some of his earlier predictions, and reminiscing about classic radio shows like Long John Nebel's. Then, the "Numbers Lady" Glynis McCants checked in. She'd recently served as an advisor for the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars, giving them her take on which pairs had the best numbers compatibility (Apollo & Julianne, Laila Ali & Maxim).

Next through the secret door, was investigative mythologist William Henry who announced that he was planning a visit to CERN, the particle physics laboratory that will soon conduct experiments that may prove the existence of other dimensions. Astronomer Dr. Sky said he's been conducting "star parties" in the Phoenix area and praised new 'Hydrogen Alpha' telescopes which allow people to directly view the sun.

Last through the secret door, was consummate storyteller Lionel Fanthorpe who recounted the tale of Spring Heel Jack and ghostly evidence at a UK pub. Mixed into the evening were Open Lines calls, including a special "demon" hotline. Carlos told of becoming entangled with devil worshippers, while Linda from New York state discussed her work as a demonologist. During one incident, a woman's head changed into that of a serpent and spit on her, she claimed.

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Types of Demons

According to the 17th century field guide, Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Guazzo, there are six main families of demons:

• Fiery: These demons reside in the upper realms and won't cause problems until the 'Last Judgment' arrives.
• Aerial: While occasionally making themselves visible to humans, this brand of demon brings about turbulence in the atmosphere that leads to destructive hurricanes, tornadoes, and storms.
• Terrestrial: The most common type of demon, these tricksters typically live in forests and knolls, lying in wait for guileless passersby. They can also secretly live among people, befriending and then betraying them.
• Aqueous: These denizens of oceans and rivers can brew up storms at sea, and cause ships to sink and swimmers to drown. They sometimes appear as seductive forms such as sirens and mermaids.
• Subterranean: Dwelling in caves and caverns they create havoc for miners and others who come near their environs. Earthquakes, wildfires, and hot winds are their tools of the trade.
• Heliophobic: The most malevolent of all the demons, they appear only at night. With just one blast of their toxic breath, they can strike a person dead. Who knew that halitosis could kill?

Source: The Devil by Tom Morgan and Genevieve Morgan
Image Detail: from the "The Temptation of Saint Anthony," 1515, by Mathias Grunewald.