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The clues were all there, actually. it had the potential to get as huge as it's become. >> john raunsen is no stranger to bizarre stories. an author and filmmaker he's covered secret military programs, psychopaths and mind control. but two decades ago it was a story about extremism that led him to the world of conspiracy thinking. >> when i first heard of these extremists groups i thought they would have nothing in common, but they all believed there was a shadowy cabal secretly ruling the world from inside a secret room. it's a very clear hoax that of course influenced the nazis, influenced w...

Alex managed to film from the camera in his bag. >> the owl is in his temple. >> the footage was shaky and dark but captured what was clearly a ritual. >> they pick up the human effigy, throw it in the burning fire. and they all play when the saints go marching in and this big firework display. >> it turned out what john and alex witnessed was a bohemian clubs annual summer kick off called the cremation of care. creepy looking, yes, but more of a summer play put on by rich men. okay, so it was a weird event but probably not particularly nefarious. >> it was odd but not nefarious. a video calle...

Rumored to attend a ritual that ends in a human effigy being burned in front of a giant stone owl. >> the bohemian club was exactly what john was looking for, a secretive mens retreat whose attendees have included power brokers, celebrities and even former presidents. for 150 years the gatherings had been a lightening rod for conspiracy theorists alleging this was where plots were hatched to build a new world order. >> when i heard that i thought i must try and sneak in and find out if it's true. >> we're going to blow the party and get the information out to people. >> and i remember that guy...