The above picture comes from sometime in the 1970s, and shows Doug entertaining a contingent of TM followers from Latin America. According to Rafael De la Puente Araven’s Instagram account, this group had just met with the Maharishi at his academy in Switzerland. Afterwards, Doug entertained them with some magic to show the group “how …
Category: Transcendental Meditation
Man Alive: “Spellbound: The Magician and the Maharishi” Documentary
I just found this ultra rare documentary from 1992 today, and I’m going to guess that not many people out there have seen it as well. “Man Alive” focuses on Doug and his interest in Transcendental Mediation. It’s one of the more detailed television pieces I’ve seen with Doug discussing the topic along with Debby. …
Doug and Debby Orlando T.M. Center Poster Autographs
The above poster comes from a recent purchase I made. While Doug and Debby signed a lot of autographs, this one was dedicated to the Orlando T.M. center that was open at the time. When it closed, everything in the center was eventually disposed of over time. However, this unique poster survived through a keen…
“Veda Lost?” 1998 Article from the NY Times
New York Times Publication Date: February 22, 1998
“Magic of the Natural Law Party” from the CBC
The goal of “The Doug Henning Project” has always been to showcase all the elements of Doug’s life and career. Case in point is this rarely seen news story from the CBC archives. This news story delves into Transcendental Meditation’s Natural Law Party, and Doug’s involvement in it. While Doug himself is only shown speaking,…
1995 “Skeptical Inquirer” Article
The following article comes from the May/June 1995 issue of the well known magazine “The Skeptical Inquirer.” In it, writer Martin Gardner analyzes Doug’s devotion to Transcendental Mediation, its purported benefits, and “Veda Land.” I had weighed whether to publish this or not as the article is primarily one-sided. But, in the end I like…
Doug Henning and Learning How to Fly
It’s not a big secret that Doug Henning was really into Transcendental Meditation. REALLY into it. He was into it so much, that he devoted himself and his energies 1000% to the mysterious calming practice and organization. Magic was an after thought for him, and one that he soon left behind around 1987. For good…
Merv Griffin Photo-Doug, Burt Reynolds, and the Maharishi
The rare above photo features Doug on the Merv Griffin show in Autumn of 1977. Sitting with Doug is the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and…Burt Reynolds. While I have not seen this particular appearance, my guess is that a discussion about Transcendental Meditation was on everyone’s lips that day. Based on his expression, does anyone care to…
“The Magic of the Natural Law Party” Campaign Video-1993
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJwdk24bCzw If you have an hour and twelve minutes to kill, and want to hear more about Doug’s campaign for the Natural Law Party then you’re at the right place. This extremely tranquil video from 1993 stands out for many reasons. Other than going into TM principles in more detail, it also curiously serves as…
Natural Law Party Campaign Article
Today’s article comes from the collection of Joe Fox, and highlights a unique time in Doug’s life: his attempted political career. Not many magicians to my mind have successfully run for political office and won and, unfortunately, Doug was no exception. Under the TM based “Natural Law Party,” Doug attempted to bring peace to Canada…
Veda Land Files: Rides, Rides, Rides!
Well here are again. Sorry for the day’s delay in posts, but as you can see the wait was certainly worth it. If there was any doubt that the scope of Veda Land was expansive than look no further than below. Featured today are the ride schematics/concepts behind what would have entertained guests if the…
Doug Henning CSPAN Talk on “The Natural Law Party”
I though I’d start this Monday on more of a tranquil note with Doug discussing the “Natural Law Party” and the benefits of Transcendental Meditation. This short video, as you can imagine, is old and rare. So, if you’ll pardon its technical glitches, you’ll get a glimpse of Doug Henning at the time of “Veda…
Doug and Transcendental Meditation
This following article is reprinted from the website “India Today,” and was originally posted in 2013. While I don’t know when it was initially released prior to 2013, it’s a fascinating snapshot into Doug at the age of forty and his activities within Transcendental Meditation. (UPDATE: This article was published most likely in Fall of…
Natural Law Party Commercial
In the early 90s, Doug ran for office under the TM influenced “Natural Law Party” in the United Kingdom and Canada. While he was the victor in all things magic, sadly his political career was not to be and he lost both elections. While this phase in his career confused Doug’s many fans, it really…
Rare Transcendental Meditation Commercial
While this clip is incredibly grainy and with terrible audio, I think it’s important to show. As many of you know, Transcendental Meditation was a very important part of Doug’s life. He found it in the very early days of his career as a calming method for his nerves, and over time it was a dominating…
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