THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES #53 – Crusader

MAG053 – Case #9970509 – Walter Heller
Statement regarding a discovery made near Alexandria in November 1941.

The Magnus Archives tells the tale of a retired army sergeant whose involvement in ‘Operation Crusader’ during WW2 led to a strange encounter below the streets of an Egyptian city.

Starring: Gertrude Robinson – Sue Sims; Walter Heller – Harvey Kesselman; The Archivist – Jonathan Sims; Martin Blackwood – Alexander J Newall
Writer: Jonathan Sims
Director: Alexander J Newall
Editors: Alexander J Newall, Mike LeBeau

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[cupidcalling]

as opposed to Jon's constant skepticism, Gertrude's accepting of everything and her general knowledge of everything is really refreshing to be honest.

[vX-ter_]

Are we just gonna ignore the fact that Johns coverup for getting stabbed by micheal was that he "accidentally stabbed himself with a bread knife" Also martin is a ray of sunshine😊

[fays.p.]

I love that every time Jon uncovers a piece of the mystery that is Gertrude and the job of an archivist his immediate reaction is:
Ha ha I'm in danger

[namaschu]

After John apparently told everyone he stabbed himself accidentally so badly with a butter knife it needed five stitches, I can see why Elias said he is worse that Martin sometimes

[archaros]

I'd love an episode where Gertrude, who knows a lot about paranormal, just add a supplemental saying "yeeaaa, this one was bullshit."

[rosemarycat]

That comment from Martin seems so important to me. Just the implication that he thinks that Jon was self harming puts a whole new perspective on the season and Jon's mental state and whatnot. We as the audience know what's up, but it's a sort of dramatic irony type thing with Martin and Tim not having nearly half the info we do.

[lynnclaywood]

Okay but Jon slowly realizing Gertrude actually wasn't a bad archivist

[zinganeatsr]

Season 1: “Gertrude was unorganized and stupid ):<“
Season 2: _”Gertrude blew up the library of Alexandria.”_

[jellywiish]

“or perhaps it too was ... once an archivist.” - C h i l l s

[mrmastaofdesasta]

Jon really should invest in a lock for his door

[oliolioxenfree]

so we really just gonna sleep on the fact that this man found rEMNANTS OF THE LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA?! AND DIDN'T TELL ANYONE?! monster aside, i'm appalled. THINK OF THE HISTORY

[IvySonnet]

It's interesting to hear Jon's walls coming down from intellectual cynic to man burgeoned by the idea of being yoked to fate.
Also I'm becoming very fond of Martin - I hope he continues to be a good adorable person (I think it's very cute that he's so stern - "quit stabbing yourself, Jon, also quit lying to us about how you got stabbed.")

[bumblebee]

Jon: I'm probably gonna die soon...
Martin: Do you want a sandwich? :D

[twistysunshine]

All of the voice acting in this podcast is incredible, but Kesselmann genuinely was top notch. I felt really felt for his character.

[luisdauajare]

The most horrorific of this episode is the very real PTSD of a veteran remembering his fallen friend. 😢

[Julian-bqqv]

I must say that the voice talent of Mr. Kesselman is I feel certain that he must have had theatrical experience but regardless, if anyone is able to do so, please let him know of my deep appreciation for his excellent narration!

[GoliathPyroson]

Martin’s worrying is so nice. Treat him better Jon! Also the mystery of The Archivist is fascinating

[conibal]

"those who sing the night" is probably connected to that cult the roommate of that one girl was in right?

[malaizze]

Statistic average British senior citizen purchases 750 pounds of plastic explosives per year is a statistical error. Gertrude Robinson, who purchased millions worth of plastic explosives per year is an OUTLIER and should NOT be counted

[tathemrelag]

16:48 "A single, lidless eye."

Didn't know Sauron got employment at the Library of Alexandria after the events of LotR. Good for him.