Mystic Magazine, December 1954

Mystic Magazine, December 1954, Issue No. 7. Edited by Ray Palmer.

This bimonthly publication presents purported true stories alongside fiction exploring occult and paranormal themes. Featured articles include "The Exposer Exposed" by Dr. W.D. Chesney, examining Houdini's failed spirit communications and contesting annual séance attempts to contact him through a secret code; "Extra-Terrestrial Visitor?" by Miriam Teel Clarke; and "Fire Walking" by D.C. McGowan, documented with photographs. Fiction entries include "The Phantom Jeep" by Bobette Gugliotta, "The Golden Kitten" by Charles Lee, and "God Is in the Mountain" by Peter Worth. Regular features include "Mystery in the News" and "Saucer Round-Up" by Tom Cornelia, Jr. The editorial explores the word "mystic" through Richard Shaver's purported ancient Mantong alphabet, claiming linguistic analysis supports defining mystics as seekers of scientific understanding. Advertisements promote correspondence courses in accounting and yoga instruction.