Erik Jan Hanussen
Erik Jan Hanussen, born Hermann Steinschneider (2 June 1889 – 25 March 1933), was an Austrian Jewish publicist, charlatan and clairvoyant performer. Acclaimed in his lifetime as a hypnotist, mentalist, occultist and astrologer, Hanussen was active in Weimar Republic Germany and also at the beginning of Nazi Germany. He is said to have instructed Adolf Hitler in performance and the achievement of dramatic effect.
Erik Jan Hanussen | |
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| Born | Hermann Steinschneider 2 June 1889 Vienna, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 25 March 1933 (aged 43) Berlin, Germany |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Occupation(s) | publicist, charlatan, clairvoyant performer, hypnotist, mentalist, occultist, and astrologer |
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