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Jacob Philadelphia
Jacob Philadelphia was a Jewish magician, physicist, mechanic, juggler, astrologer, alchemist, and Kabbalist.
Biography.
He is believed to have been born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 14, 1735 as "Jacob Meyer". Dr Christopher Witt, the associate of Johannes Kelpius, was chiefly responsible for his education. Meyer's patron in England was Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, for whom he performed astrology, magic, and alchemy.
When he converted to Christianity, Jacob
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