Charles M. Gandolfo
Owner and curator of the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

Mr. Charles M. Gandolfo is a liberal native New Orleanian with a Creole (French-Spanish) ancestry, and is concerned about environmental issues and civil rights of all citizens. He holds two degrees, one in Fine Arts and the other in Commercial Arts. He owned and operated a hairstyling salon in the French Quarter called "The Salon of the Artist", following in the footsteps of one of the most well known hair dressers of all time, the great Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. A history buff, especially where New Orleans' Voodoo and culture are concerned, he recalls his grandmother's story about about his ancestors having come from Haiti in 1802 after the slave uprisings. The revolt resulted in the burning of the family plantation. His family was then taken in by a Voodoo Mamboo, a close friend. The Mamboo hid them in barrels and placed them on a ship en route to New Orleans. Mr. Gandolfo has provided authentic Voodoo information and rituals for several major motion pictures including, "The Big Easy" and "Angel Heart". He has appeared on "The ABC Morning News", "Larry King Live", and "Good Morning America". He is also the author of several books including, "Voodoo In South Louisiana", "The Voodoo Cookbook", and "How to use your Voodoo Doll".

Queen Margaret
I-Ching and Tarot Reader

Queen Margaret, born and educated in Louisiana, has taught in Public Schools of her home state and in Georgia. She began at early stages of her life to recognize spiritual abilities in all, and has been effective in her psychic observations which centered around her family, colleagues, and students. During classroom affiliation, she began to study metaphysical concepts as a means of achieving personal peace and in a natural turn of events, she now helps others using the methods that she has seen work in her own life. She has participated in this life visibly as a teacher, psychoanalyst, and medium in the metaphysical world. Mother Margaret is affiliated with the Psychic Friends Network, Marvin Johnson's study group, Science of Mind and the Unity church (St. Charles). Currently, she is employed as a tour guide and reader at the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum where she shares her lifetime of knowledge with others. Queen Margaret's contributions in all of these areas have been very commendable as well as gratifying to her on a personal level.