World of Strange Powers

1985 TV-G 25m 7.8

Acclaimed science fiction author Sir Arthur C Clarke (2001: A Space Odyssey) investigates inexplicable, confounding and puzzling wonders. Clarke sets out to take away the confusion to try and find some reasonable explanation for some of...

Acclaimed science fiction author Sir Arthur C Clarke (2001: A Space Odyssey) investigates inexplicable, confounding and puzzling wonders. Clarke sets out to take away the confusion to try and find some reasonable explanation for some of the weirdest events ever known. In World of Strange Powers, which follows his groundbreaking series Mysterious World, Clarke treads into the world of supernatural and paranormal events around the world. This thirteen-part series covers topics such as ESP, reincarnation, premonition, pain control, ghosts and spirits.

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Episodes:

Episode 3 From Mind to Mind

3. From Mind to Mind

Aired: Apr 16, 1985

Claims of individuals who can supposedly communicate telepathically are inves...

Episode 7 Have We Lived Before

7. Have We Lived Before

Aired: May 22, 1985

Clarke explores the concept of afterlife where claims of rebirth and re-incar...

Episode 9 Walking on Fire

9. Walking on Fire

Aired: Jun 12, 1985

The ritual of firewalking has been practiced by many cultures all over the wo...

Episode 11 The Roots of Evil

11. The Roots of Evil

Aired: Jun 26, 1985

Can witch doctors hex or bewitch their enemies to death? Was a man in Oklahom...


Info about World of Strange Powers

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres: Documentary