The Masquerade of Felix Kersten: A Cautionary Tale of Self Promotion and Deception Felix Kersten's story has long fascinated audiences with its mix of heroism and deception.
In recent years, however, his tale has been reevaluated in light of new research that sheds a more nuanced light on his activities as a masseur to Heinrich Himmler, the notorious SS chief.
Kersten was portrayed as an anti Nazi agent who played a crucial role in thwarting atrocities during World War II.