Topic: Cagliostro

Mark Booth recounts the moment his mentor offered him formal initiation into a secret society. He ultimately declined the offer due to fear of the near-death experiences often involved in such rituals, citing Cagliostro's harrowing initiation as an example. Additionally, Booth wanted to avoid the mandatory oaths of secrecy so he could remain free to write and speak openly about his discoveries in the esoteric world.