This rather surprising story about Aleister "the wickedest man in the world" Crowley comes from a 1955 documentary about the Cafe Royal, narrated by Roger Livesey. | BBC Radio 4

Aleister Crowley was one of the most bizarre, fascinating, and mysterious figures of the 20th century. Known in his own time as "the wickedest man in the world," Crowley equally attracted and repulsed his contemporaries. From spiritualism and writing to mountain climbing, yoga, and the occult, Crowley left his mark on many different facets of life. But he is perhaps most famous - or infamous - for his controversial, influential beliefs. #AleisterCrowley #Thelema #GraveyardShift | Graveyard Shift