Dr Henry Best, Wizard

I will be teaching and performing at Æ War Practice! 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 @ 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 Divination with cards in period, starting with the lot books of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, then on to direct use of playing cards and tarot. Theory and ethics of cartomancy. A practical system for reading cards will…

My friends, I am teaching six classes at Pennsic this year, five on divination, and one performing arts class on magic. Three of the divination classes are completely new. The other two have significant updates. You can read about them here: Classes

I have a new show, an interactive “spirit messages” séance for 5-12 persons, and I plan to perform it on a few open evenings at Kafe Merhaba after sunset. If you see me at KM and it’s after sunset, just ask me.

This Pennsic, I am accepting bookings to perform in your private camp. I have a comedy magic show, a psychic fortune telling show, and I can also do readings by the hour. This is a great way to create a fine communal evening in camp with little effort on your part. Invite guests and tell…

Kafe Merhaba, that fabulous coffee house hangout, has generously offered to host me at Pennsic this year. I’ll be teaching magic and divination Sun-Thu mornings at Pennsic University, and will hold “office hours” at Merhaba afterwards, from 1 to 3 pm. I’ll be meeting with students and walk in clients during that time. So come…

Starlit Studio won’t be opening at Pennsic this year. Some of my artists have retired; others have found new homes. It was a good run and I am very proud both that so many Laurels chose to work out of my booth, and that 13 more Laurels were elevated while gaining exposure and guidance from…

Pennsic University has scheduled my classes for this summer. You can find my schedule on the main menu under “classes”. The divination classes are intended as a mini-curriculum on the topic, so each of those classes is at the same time and place: Class Tent #12 at 11:00 am, Sun – Wed. -Henry