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East Side Alien

Frederick von Mierers told his elite followers—among them top models and yuppies—that he was from the star Arcturus, here to neutralize "the dark forces." They bought his pitch—and the gems he said would make them New Age lords and duchesses.

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Marie Brenner·Vanity Fair·March 1990

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Marie Brenner·Vanity Fair·March 1990

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