The year was 1692 and Salem was the place. During a 1-1/2 year period, 20 people were put to death for witchcraft. This stands out in American history as perhaps our most astonishing example of mass hysteria and religious frenzy. We look back and wonder how this could have happened, how could they have been so misguided?

And 325 years from now, what will people make of some of today's events? We can but wonder.

Now, why do I bring up witchcraft? Sometimes, it's the only explanation for what happens at the bridge table. How else can you explain how cards magically appear in the hand where you need them? Witchcraft is the only answer.