Black Velvet Fairies

Black Velvet Fairies
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Black Velvet Fairies

Upon her death, Lucy Verdell's estranged grandmother leaves her four black velvet paintings of fairies.  But not twinkly sprites — stoic beings with wings of light and grim intent. As Lucy investigates her family's connection to the artwork, she uncovers a web of believers who will do anything to reconnect Earth with the mysterious fairy-world known as Hada.

  1. Fairies in the Attic

    EPISODE 1

    Fairies in the Attic

    After a strange voicemail about the death of her grandmother, Lucy Verdell travels to an isolated island she hasn’t visited since she was a child. Odd occurrences and powerful memories lead her to four black velvet paintings hidden in the attic — paintings of grim beings best described as ‘fairies’. The discovery unlocks a flood of emotions that surprises Lucy and prompts her to find out more about the unusual artwork. To delve deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

    21 min
  2. Voice From Another Realm

    EPISODE 2

    Voice From Another Realm

    After childhood nightmares return, Lucy finds experts to help her puzzle through the mysteries behind her grandmother’s black velvet fairies. John Kruse (https://britishfairies.wordpress.com/about/), author of over a dozen books about fairies, unpacks the legends of the fae. Artist Juanita (https://velvetjuanita.blogspot.com/) breaks down the history of painting on black velvet. After James discovers a mysterious audio anomaly, paranormal expert Greg Newkirk (https://gregorynewkirk.com/projects/greg-newkirk-haunted-objects-podcast/) helps Lucy decipher its meaning. To delve deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

    25 min
  3. Witchy Woman

    EPISODE 3

    Witchy Woman

    The discovery of the ghostly voice from the attic compels Lucy to finally ask her mom about the paintings. It does NOT go well. The black velvets illicit strong emotions, painful memories and strange accusations. After her mom alleges her grandmother was a fairy-worshiping witch, Lucy turns to magic expert and practitioner, Heather Freeman (https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/) to find out more about the connection between fairies and witchcraft. To dig deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

    19 min
  4. The Murder of Nelson D. Rehmeyer

    EPISODE 3 BONUS

    The Murder of Nelson D. Rehmeyer

    Pennsylvania Dutch powwower Nelson D. Rehmeyer was murdered in 1928. The Philadelphia Record called the murder trial “the weirdest and most curiously fascinating [trial] in the history of modern jurisprudence.” Because Rehmeyer’s killers feared he was practicing witchcraft against them, the trial captured national attention – and nearly destroyed the practice of powwow, a Pennsylvania Dutch healing tradition. This episode features Patrick Donmoyer, Director of Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University; Daniel Harms, translator and editor of Der Lange Verborgene Freund (The Long Lost Friend by John George Hohman) and Associate Librarian, SUNY College at Cortland; Thorn Nightwind, Initiated Witch & Powwower; and Robert Phoenix, Powwowe, and author of 'The Powwow Grimoire'. Learn more at https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/.

    31 min
  5. Hillbilly Hada

    EPISODE 4

    Hillbilly Hada

    Even after stepping away from the paintings and the podcast, waking visions and recurring dreams continue to haunt Lucy. An unexpected package reveals a musical present — an Appalachian folk song about Hada. With help from James’ band-mate, Lucy digs into the lyrics and sees a connection to her grandmother. Lucy also starts her own website. To see the paintings, visit BlackVelvetFairies.com To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

    17 min
  6. Secret Dreams

    EPISODE 5

    Secret Dreams

    Lucy deals with anger and guilt about the stolen paintings. James reveals a creepy message from the website. A world famous skeptic confides in Lucy, opening up a rabbit hole of new information about Hada. To see the paintings, visit BlackVelvetFairies.com To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com Visit Brian Dunning’s ‘Skeptoid’ podcast at https://skeptoid.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

    15 min
  7. Shroom Ring

    EPISODE 6

    Shroom Ring

    After following a lead from ‘Skeptoid’, Lucy and James travel to a mushroom farm in the middle of nowhere. Braving the farmer’s wrath, they search the property and find another black velvet painting of fairies. Clues in the artwork lead to a harrowing hike in the woods. To see the painting from the barn, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

    18 min
  8. Mommy Issues

    EPISODE 7

    Mommy Issues

    After a terrifying experience in the woods, Lucy and James are sure they’re being followed. Fear and desperation drive Lucy to confront her mom about the paintings and she learns about her father’s deep and disturbing connection to Hada. To see the unfinished painting, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com To explore BVF’s story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

    15 min
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Upon her death, Lucy Verdell's estranged grandmother leaves her four black velvet paintings of fairies.  But not twinkly sprites — stoic beings with wings of light and grim intent. As Lucy investigates her family's connection to the artwork, she uncovers a web of believers who will do anything to reconnect Earth with the mysterious fairy-world known as Hada.

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  • Creator
    Black Velvet Fairies
  • Episodes
    15
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Emerald Anvil, LLC All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Black Velvet Fairies

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