Wolf Messing: The Enigma Wolf Messing, the enigmatic man with extraordinary abilities, possessed powers that defied reason. His telepathy, hypnosis, clairvoyance, and ability to manipulate minds saved his life and foretold the demise of others. But his gift, whether divine or demonic, had vanished in the autumn of , leaving him a frail and fearful old man. A Life Deprived of Meaning.