THE DAILY MAIL

London, England

2 April 1948

BLACK MAGIC.

'At crematorium.'

The cremation with mysterious ritual at Brighton Borough Crematorium last December of 72-year-old Aleister Crowley, self-styled "the world's worst man," who had been accused of practicing black magic was criticized at Brighton Council meeting yesterday. Councillor J. Sherrott declared: "The service was a black magic ritual."

Councillor H. J. Robbins, chairman of the Parks Committee, responsible for the crematorium, said: "The crematorium was booked in the normal way. We have taken steps, however, to prevent such an occurrence again."