An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural

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talisman A disk, stone, or medal designed to confer some sort of power, as opposed to an amulet, which has more of protective purpose. The sale of talismans, as well as of books describing their manufacture and use, provided much of the income for those who dealt in such malarkey. In fact, it still does. New age and religious-goods shops deal in talismans.
      See also charms.

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