Indeed that was a good article in NY Times. As most of you may know, Skip Hill is editor of Hot Springs Gazette, which has been around for many years, but authored by different famous (or infamous) people who love the hot springs soaking experience. I encourage you to consider getting a subscription to the Gazette -it's a funky and fun literary achievement that really captures the essence of geothermal bliss.
I believe the Wizard Skip was referring to was Walt -I understand he hangs out a lot ;-) at Saline.
It's a big world -there's enough for 3 Wizards (I'm counting Dumbledore!)