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Alex Sanders (1926–1988) was a prominent and often controversial figure in the world of modern paganism, best known as the founder of . Proclaimed "King of the Witches" by his followers, he played a crucial role in bringing witchcraft into the public eye during the 1960s and 70s through deliberate showmanship and media engagement. Early Life and "Initiation"

Sanders' career was often dogged by accusations of plagiarism and fabrication. Critics pointed out that much of his "secret" material was actually drawn from existing sources: Alex Sanders at the John Rylands Library - Manchester Hive alex sanders

Before his rise in Wicca, he worked as a medium in local Spiritualist churches and studied ceremonial magic. The Rise of Alexandrian Wicca Alex Sanders (1926–1988) was a prominent and often