i'm not really sure,my sources say its a card game of sorts..then i keep getting spanish mysticism? does anyone know what it is? i heard about in a song from a group called malice mizer..their lyrics don't help clear it up either..
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People claiming to be unusually enlightened with regard to a subject.
Illuminati Any of various groups claiming special religious enlightenment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati

What is the Illuminati?

There is no single definitive answer, as the word means different things in different contexts.

To some, the Illuminati is synonymous with an international conspiracy working toward the goal of global domination. In this context, the Illuminati is usually perceived as an evil and subversive force that intends to enslave mankind.

The "real" Illuminati is the name of an orginzation founded in Bavaria in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt. Weishaupt formed a secret society within another secret society, Freemasonry. Some believe that Weishaupt created the Illuminati with the express purpose of overthrowing governments and bringing about a new social order. Others, as you will read, disagree. Many opinions exist as to the origins, motives, and the ultimate fate of the Illuminati.

Mach said:

coool..thank you for such interesting facts!

weepingwall said:

I think it is from the Harry Potter movies. They say that when they light up a room with their wands.

Or it might be this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati
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There is a comic book from Marvel Comics entitled Illuminati. It's about some of the most powerful super-heroes gathering in secret in order to guide the Marvel Universe on the right path.

I think Mach has pretty much got this one covered

I was told it was some kind of crackpot anti-semitic theory, about jewish families such as the Rothschilds controlling the world.

scififilmnerd said:

Not any more - the Hulk took care of that.

In The Anne Rice universe the Illuminati study the paranormal, among other things.

uPtoWnNY said:

I haven't read World War Hulk yet, but I am going to.