Podd: Spirit Box

S2 #61 / The Lady of the Lake, with Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich.

24 februari 2025 | 60 min

In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down with Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich to discuss their latest film project, The Lady of the Lake. The true crime documentary follows investigator Amanda Paulson and her team as they delve into the chilling case of Hallie Illingworth, a local woman who disappeared in 1937 and was found three years later in Lake Crescent under disturbing circumstances. Her body, eerily preserved with a soap-like texture, raised more questions than answers about what really happened to her. As Paulson's team digs deeper, they uncover unsettling truths about Hallie’s tragic fate, revealing a history of violence and long-buried secrets. The investigation leads them beyond the mystery of Hallie's death, unraveling a web of disturbing stories that have remained hidden for decades and uncovering a horrifying truth about the lake's dark past and the fate of those who enter its depths.What I found particularly compelling about this project is how it challenges traditional true crime storytelling—rather than sensationalising the victim’s fate, Joshua and Ryan emphasise her humanity, offering a narrative that is both deeply personal and powerfully unsettling. We also explore the film’s folkloric and paranormal elements, discussing how myth-making shapes our understanding of places and events.

Beyond The Lady of the Lake, our conversation expands into the broader theme of re-enchantment and cultural transformation. We discuss how Western society is slowly shifting away from rigid materialism towards a more spiritually integrated worldview—one where folklore, consciousness, and the unexplained are no longer dismissed but embraced as essential parts of our reality. This shift is something I’ve explored in many episodes, and here we consider how storytelling, film, and other media are playing a key role in rekindling a sense of mystery and wonder in the modern world.

In the Plus Show, we take a deep dive into Joshua and Ryan’s upcoming UFO documentary series. They share insights into how they’re approaching the project, looking at UFO encounters not just as unexplained aerial phenomena but as events that have shaped human spirituality, belief systems, and cultural evolution. We talk about the challenges of tackling the extraterrestrial and interdimensional hypotheses, the reluctance of mainstream figures to engage with esoteric subjects.

This was a fascinating conversation that weaves together true crime, folklore, and the unexplained, uncovering the deeper connections between these worlds. Tune in for an exploration of mystery, mythology, and the shifting tides of human consciousness.

Show notes:

Creepy Kingdom ⁠https://www.creepykingdom.com⁠

Trailer ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWnPTOcEZ-Q&t=76s⁠

Joshua Cutchin ⁠https://www.joshuacutchin.com⁠

LOTL on instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theladyofthelakedoc/⁠

Keep in touch?

⁠https://linktr.ee/darraghmason⁠

Music by Obliqka ⁠https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

S2 #60 / David Pantano on the Alchemical Hermeticism of Marco Daffi

16 februari 2025 | 54 min

S2 # 59 / Carl Abrahamsson on Magic, Creativity, and Occulture

10 februari 2025 | 55 min

S2 #58 / Joshua Cutchin on AI, Decline and the Trickster Age

30 januari 2025 | 54 min

S2 #57 / Robert Peter on Christ at the Crossroads

25 januari 2025 | 64 min

S2 #56 / Nicholas Pearson on Crystals for Psychic Self-Defense

16 januari 2025 | 61 min

In this episode, I sit down with author and practitioner, Nicholas Pearson to explore the fascinating topic of his new book Crystals for Psychic Self-Defense. Nicholas has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for nearly 30 years. The award-winning author of several books, including Crystal Basics, he offers classes online and in-person around the globe. He lives in Orlando, Florida. In his new book he presents magickal techniques with crystals and gemstones for warding off harmful energies, cleansing your energy field, binding, and curse breaking, including crystal grids, amulets, spells, and rituals. He also shares an in-depth directory of 145 of the most powerful and effective crystals for protection, banishing, and recovery from psychic attack In the show Nicholas shares how the endurance of stones symbolises resilience, and their structure helps us organise and stabilise our energy fields. We dive into the magical properties of stones like Labradorite, black tourmaline, and obsidian, discussing how they can filter, ground, or deflect certain energies. Our conversation also takes us into the deeper spiritual significance of stones and their connection to Earth's history. Nicholas emphasises the importance of wonder and encourages finding a stone that resonates with you. Nicolas reflects on the incredible stories that stones tell about deep time and the improbable conditions that created them. In the Plus show, we discuss Nicholas's personal experiences, from encounters with spirits to managing a university museum collection, where he once identified a rare radioactive mineral. We also talk about divination with pendulums and the role of discernment when working with spirit encounters. Join us as we explore the intersection of geology, magic, and deep time.

Show notes: Website https://theluminouspearl.com TikTok: / theluminouspearl Facebook: / theluminouspearl Instagram: / theluminouspearl Patreon: / theluminouspearl Pick up a copy https://www.innertraditions.com/cryst... Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka / obliqka

S2 #55 / Phil Hine on the Left Hand Path

31 december 2024 | 49 min

S2 #54 / Ed Calderon on Santa Muerte

20 december 2024 | 65 min

In this episode, I sit down with Ed Calderon to delve deep into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of Santa Muerte, the Mexican folk saint associated with death. Drawing on over a decade of experience working in counter-narcotics, organised crime investigation, and public safety in Mexico, Ed provides a unique perspective on the cultural and spiritual practices surrounding Santa Muerte. During his career, Ed also coordinated executive protection details for high-level government officials and dignitaries, often in some of the most dangerous parts of the country, giving him unparalleled insight into Mexico's criminal and spiritual undercurrents. We explore Santa Muerte's complex origins in Catholicism and pre-Hispanic traditions, her evolution as a figure of devotion, and her connection to Mexican criminal occultism. Ed shares his personal journey, beginning with his upbringing in Tijuana, where Catholic traditions and veneration of figures like the Virgin of Guadalupe shaped his early spiritual framework. He discusses his firsthand experiences with the Mexican drug war, and how Santa Muerte became a pivotal force in his path toward healing and sobriety. We also discuss Ed's in-depth study of indigenous Mexican criminal culture, focusing on occult practices. His insights into the practices and rituals surrounding Santa Muerte, from offerings and altars to the significance of her colors, provide a rare glimpse into this fascinating faith. The Plus Show: In the extended Plus show, Ed recounts a shocking ritual he underwent—a simulated burial performed overnight under the influence of powerful hallucinogens. The ceremony, officiated by female practitioners, involved treating participants as if they were already dead: they were stripped of belongings, prayers were said over them, and they were buried in shallow graves. At daybreak, the participants were pulled from the graves, cut on the foot and palm, and had three secrets whispered to them, one being, "You are already dead." This intense ritual, likely a trabajo or spiritual working, blended Catholic rites with folk magic elements from traditions like Santería. Ed reflects on how this extraordinary ritual influenced his perspective and deepened his understanding of spiritual practices in Mexican culture. Show Notes: Plus show https://www.patreon.com/posts/ed-calderon-on-117886076 Ed's website https://www.edsmanifesto.com/ Ed's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/manifestoradiopodcast/ Ed's practice Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lasantayelmonje/ Santa Muerte https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Muerte El Charro Negro https://www.instagram.com/p/C_4KkTgyS5O/ Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

S2 #53 / Andrew Collins on Karahan Tepe and the Cosmic Serpent

13 december 2024 | 48 min

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Andrew Collins to dive into his astonishing new book on Karahan Tepe. This ancient site in Turkey has fascinated me for years, and Andrew’s research takes its significance to a whole new level.

We explore the origins of myths, the symbolism of serpents and birds as depicted at Karahan Tepe and Göbekli Tepe, and the potential relationship with the Milky Way. Andrew shares incredible insights from his journeys to Karahan Tepe and nearby sites which are revealing more and more about the sophistication of the ancient people who created them.

We also discuss some of the big questions about humanity’s past, from the Watchers and Nephilim to the Yazidi black snake and the cosmic serpent myths found across cultures. Andrew ties it all together with his thoughts on cosmic cycles, cataclysmic events, and their influence on spiritual practices.

Plus Section:
We dive into the historical and mythological significance of the Garden of Eden. Andrew shares his theory that the Garden was a real place located in Eastern Turkey, identifying the four rivers mentioned in the Bible. He recounts local legends about Adam and Eve and connects the story’s serpent to the cosmic Milky Way serpent and the stars of Scorpius. We also touch on Andrew’s recent experiences in Turkey, including a haunting Jinn encounter at a cave tied to the goddess Ishara.

This conversation is packed with extraordinary revelations and thought-provoking ideas. I loved every second of it, and I think you will too.

Show Notes:
Andrew's website https://www.andrewcollins.com
The Book https://books.innertraditions.com/karahan-tepe/
Karahan Tepe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karahan_Tepe
Tours https://www.megalithomania.co.uk/turkey.html
Jinn image https://www.instagram.com/p/C5T9lWyMXhr/?img_index=1
Yazidism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yazidism#:~:text=Yazidism%2C%20also%20known%20as%20Sharfadin,are%20a%20Kurdish%2Dspeaking%20community.
My photos of Göbekli Tepe https://www.darraghmason.com/index/G00004PhxB5.ZTXQ
My photos of Harran https://www.darraghmason.com/index/G0000tRVakEIGlNk

S2 #52 / C.R. Sanders on UFOs, Magick, and High Strangeness

6 december 2024 | 63 min

In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by C.R. Sanders a practitioner with over 25 years of specialised practice in tarot, astrology, healing modalities, folklore, and the paranormal. Beyond his deep esoteric knowledge, C.R. has built a career producing acclaimed television and film content. Our chat dives into the fascinating intersections of UFO phenomena, folklore, and the supernatural. C.R. shares his wealth of experiences investigating UFO encounters and ghost stories, offering profound insights into the cultural and spiritual dimensions of these phenomena. Here’s what we cover:

The connections between UFO encounters and ancient folklore, such as parallels with the Virgin Mary, the Fairy Queen, and other global mythologies.

The overlap between UFO/UAP communities and occult practices—and the challenges of bridging these differing perspectives.

Firsthand accounts of UFO sightings, including stories of implants, time distortions, and radiation burns, all set against the backdrop of humanity’s longing for the extraordinary.

The decline of imagination in modern culture and the need for authentic creativity in art and storytelling and the need for discernment online.

The tension between scientific materialism and paranormal phenomena, with C.R. advocating for a more open-minded exploration of ESP and mystical experiences.

We continue in the Plus show with the first hand accounts and get into:

The decline of imagination in modern culture and the need for authentic creativity in art and storytelling and the need for discernment online.
The tension between scientific materialism and paranormal phenomena, with C.R. advocating for a more open-minded exploration of ESP and mystical experiences.

Enjoy! Show notes:
C.R.'s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterxofer/
C.R.'s website https://lalanomicon.com/home/
Knock Apparition https://aleteia.org/2021/08/21/eyewitness-accounts-of-our-lady-of-knock
Cosmic Trigger https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_Trigger_trilogy
Robert Anton Wilson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Anton_Wilson
Joshua Cutchin https://www.joshuacutchin.com
St Oliver Plunkett https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Plunkett
More on St Plunkett http://www.saintoliverplunkett.com/index.html#top Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka

S2 #51 / Nathanial Gillis on Necronetics and Consciousness

30 november 2024 | 52 min

In this episode, I sit down with Nathaniel to explore his fascinating work and groundbreaking theories on paranormal phenomena. Nathaniel introduces the concept of Necronetics, a framework that connects possession, pregnancy, and otherworldly encounters as processes that replicate life forms. We dive into the evolution of certain beings and phenomena, discussing how they often manifest in archetypal forms that mirror humanity’s collective consciousness. The first 15 minutes or so of this show were lost to the Streaming Gods so we join mid the conversation. Our conversation takes us into deep and, at times, unsettling territory, touching on the nature of gods, religion, and the ways these ideas shape our understanding of spiritual and supernatural encounters. Nathaniel shares the challenges he’s faced during his research, from the potential dangers of diving too deep into these mysteries to deciding how and where to share his findings with the world. We also draw intriguing connections between his work and Whitley Strieber’s studies on interactions with the dead, exploring what these encounters might reveal about consciousness and the unseen. Nathaniel gives us a glimpse into his upcoming book, Skin That Crawls, which will serve as an introduction to necronetics and lay the groundwork for further exploration of his theories. As his research evolves, this conversation offers a compelling look at the mysterious links between life, death, and the forces that exist beyond our understanding. In the Plus show we get deeper still into these topics really delving into the shadowlands of this subject matter. I strongly advise you to do so as this maybe the last time we have Nathaniel on the show as he maybe ending his research into this area because it has become so intense and the phenomena has been pushing back on him. Show notes: Nathaniel’s Instagram / thenathanielgillis Nathaniel’s YouTube / @nathanielj.gillis5466 Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka / obliqka

S2 #50 / Vic Hyland on Music, Magic and NLP

20 november 2024 | 55 min

In this episode of Spirit Box, I spoke with Vic Hyland, musician, teacher, and author, about creativity, NLP, and music’s connection to magic. We delve into Vic's book 'Music Magic and NLP' wherein Vic shared his insights into the "cut-up" technique—a method popularised by David Bowie and William S. Burroughs—that involves rearranging words and phrases to unlock creative flow. This approach, Vic explains, extends beyond music and can spark ideas in all kinds of fields by tapping into the subconscious and reshaping our perceptions. We also discussed "sliding door moments," those pivotal life junctures where a single event can change everything, often guided by a mix of art, intention, and subconscious forces. Vic shared examples from music, showing how songs and symbols sometimes act as "hyper sigils"—shaping reality in unexpected ways. This led us to explore creativity’s link to manifestation and consciousness. While I’m somewhat skeptical about manifesting through thoughts alone, Vic and I agreed on the importance of engaging the subconscious meaningfully. He emphasized that true creativity requires shifting between “gears” of consciousness, balancing conscious effort with subconscious flow. In the Plus show, we delved into the deeper purpose of creativity, beyond entertainment or self-expression. For both of us, art, music, and storytelling aren’t just about creating; they’re about transforming consciousness, connecting people, and deepening our understanding of the world. Vic illustrated this beautifully, noting that creativity was once about gathering together, changing perspectives, and tapping into something magical that logic alone can't touch. In a world increasingly skeptical of the mystical, it was refreshing to reflect on the power of art to reconnect us with wonder and a sense of the unseen.

Show notes: Website & Book www.vichyland.com https://amzn.to/3AGFobz Music summer school www.Bluescampuk.co.uk Creative Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... The Cut Up method https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-3... Burroughs and Bowie on the Cut Up technique https://www.oca.ac.uk/weareoca/creati... William Burroughs https://www.britannica.com/biography/... Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka / obliqka

S2 #49 / Todd Elliott, The Cunning Farmer.

11 november 2024 | 55 min

S2 #48 / Dr Lenni George & Dr Nat Clegg on The House of Zophiel

1 november 2024 | 52 min

S2 #47 / Headhunter Higgins on reviving Irish Collar and Elbow wrestling

14 oktober 2024 | 58 min

S2 #46 / Rose Auroras on Faeries, Elves and Trolldom

23 september 2024 | 54 min

S2 #45 / Mark Steeves on the mysteries of New Haven

14 september 2024 | 50 min

S2 #44 / Ivy Bromius on PM Magic and The Cancer Grimoire

31 augusti 2024 | 67 min

S2 #43 / Mark Nemglan on Avalon Working

12 augusti 2024 | 56 min

S2 #42 / Alexander Moore on Scrying

29 juli 2024 | 57 min

S2 #41 / Elsa and the Astrology of the Dark Man

17 juli 2024 | 73 min

Today, we welcome astrologer Elsa, who has been exploring the astrology of people who have had Dark Man experiences. A few months ago, Elsa asked the community on the Spirit Box Discord for volunteers to have their astrological charts analyzed to see if any patterns could be identified. The work surfaced some very interesting results.

Elsa starts the show by explaining how charts break down for the first 12 minutes, so if you're already well-versed in that area, you may want to skip ahead. We delve into some of the evidence in my chart and discuss the parallels and contradictions in the charts of others (no volunteers were harmed in this process). To further this exploration, Elsa reviewed the charts of actors and artists who could be said to have Dark Man-related themes in their work.
Its absolutely fascinating and a similar exploration to the one I undertook in Irish mythology and folklore.

In the Plus show we get into Keanu Reeves chart and delve into the themes of John Wick as angel of death and Billy Bob Thornton as Lorne Malvo the 'devilish' assassin of TV show Fargo. We get into this type of research leads you to the process of shadow work. To close Elsa takes us through their investigation into the chart of famous psychic Eileen J Garrett and her book 'Call me Lucifer'. Its interesting stuff and you will be checking your chart...
Now there are a number of stars we discuss in this piece including Aldebaran, Antares and Deneb Algedi to name a few. The recommendation is to check out Sasha Ravitch's work or to give Elsa a shout if you are on the Spirit Box Discord.

Enjoy!
My Book 'Song of The Dark Man' is now available for pre-purchase in all major bookstores and will be release early August in North America and in early September ROTW. You can order it here in the US and here the UK & ROW

Show notes:
Sasha Ravitch https://sasharavitch.podia.com
Lorne Malvo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlbmsPLcPSA
Penny Dreadful Vanessa and Dracula https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzXRbdTVeZs
John Wick, Baba Yaga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSBy8Mqh118
Dracula 1992 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjgwUB1CXek
Tim Curry Legend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxWX7tyFudY
The Matrix, defeating the agents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON8TSbwwQu0
Twin volcanoes of Napoli https://italianstorytellers.com/2016/01/06/solfatara-volcano-naples/
Pulcinella, the trickster of Napoli https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulcinella
Johann Sebastian Bach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Sebastian_Bach
Nat Clegg and Lenni George events https://www.houseofzophiel.com
Horned Moses https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horns_of_Moses
Lucifer of Turin https://en.italiani.it/piazza-statuto-turin-legend/
Eileen J Garrett 'Call me Lucifer' https://www.spr.ac.uk/node/19188

S2 #40 / Phil Hine on Chakras and western esotericism

4 april 2024 | 65 min

S2 #39 / Michael Lichens on The Pope's Exorcist, Fr Amorth

28 mars 2024 | 39 min

S2 #38 / Colby Sammon on Vajrayana, Tantra and the Phurba

22 mars 2024 | 50 min

S2 #37 / Briar of the Greene Chapel on Land, Lore and Language

18 mars 2024 | 60 min

S2 #36 / Anon Omous, Visions of Yaldabaoth

7 mars 2024 | 61 min

S2 #35 / Celeste Mott on Witchcraft and Catholicism

29 februari 2024 | 67 min

S2 #34 / Austin Fuller on Perfume, Roses and Ordeals.

16 februari 2024 | 63 min

S2 #33 / Teila Verch Dywenys on Clooties, the Dark Man & Dark Mother

2 februari 2024 | 59 min

S2 #32 / Lisette Coly on Eileen J. Garrett & Lucifer

23 januari 2024 | 63 min

Beginning in her early childhood, the world-famous trance medium and grande dame of parapsychology Eileen J. Garrett had numerous encounters with an entity she called the "Noble Stranger." When she asked his identity one day, this mysterious figure responded, "You may call me Lucifer."

Call me Lucifer: Dialogues with a Noble Stranger, features Garrett's writings about her encounters with this Noble Stranger, and reflections on her intellectual "duels with her Devil." The book includes extensive verbatim transcripts of Lucifer's communication with Garrett, together with Lucifer's Compendium of Guidance.

Though prepared with great care over the course of her life, the book has lain dormant in Garrett's family archives for decades. Her granddaughter, Lisette Coly, current President of the Parapsychology Foundation, has now decided that it should be shared with the public as an aid to our spiritual evolution.

Eileen J. Garrett (1893-1970) was an Irish medium and one of the most important figures in parapsychology. Despite her apparent psychic abilities, which were subjected to numerous tests by the most prominent researchers of the era.

Garrett maintained a lifelong healthy skepticism, always questioning the nature and meaning of her own extraordinary experiences. Her dedication to the objective, scientific study of psychical phenomena resulted in her establishing the Parapsychology Foundation, which published many books on the subject as well as the International Journal of Parapsychology, and the popular Tomorrow magazine.

Garrett was also something of a bon vivant, rubbing shoulders with everyone from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to Cecil B. DeMille, Aldous Huxley, Salvador Dalí, Robert Graves, Anaïs Nin, and Carl Jung to name but a few. Garrett herself was a prolific author, writing a number of novels as well as books on psychical research and three autobiographies

SHOW NOTES:
Call me Lucifer https://whitecrowbooks.com/books/page/call_me_lucifer_dialogues_with_a_noble_stranger/

Eileen J. Garrett https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eileen_J._Garrett
Parapsychology Foundation https://parapsychology.org
Shannon Taggart https://www.shannontaggart.com
Nandor Frodor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nandor_Fodor

Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

S2 #31 / David Halpin on Banshees, Cenobites and the Púca

9 januari 2024 | 66 min

S2 #30 / Nathaniel Gillis on the parasitic phenomenon

29 december 2023 | 65 min

Nathaniel Gillis, an author and religious demonologist, with over two decades work under his belt following his experience in a haunted house. He has actively redefined the understanding of haunting phenomena, ghosts, and high strangeness and is frequently cited for his unique perspective on the demonic, emphasizing "The reason they are playing by different rules is because they are playing a different game,".

Nathaniel brings a unique twist to his exploration of the Devil, demons, and unclean spirits. In his research, he suggests a potential connection between these supernatural entities and aliens. This unconventional perspective that expands the boundaries of traditional demonology and explores the intersections between different realms of the paranormal.

Nathaniel posits the notion that demons engage in a form of self-replication through a process involving hybridism. According to this concept, these supernatural entities are believed to create hybrid beings through interactions with humans, which are often depicted as seductive demons. This unconventional theory suggests a link between the demonic realm and the potential for a unique form of reproduction, involving the creation of hybrid entities that share characteristics from both demonic and human origins. It is a speculative and imaginative interpretation within certain mythological and paranormal narratives.

In the plus show we get into what these spirits might want? We get into some deep stuff on hybridism and how this self-replication happens. To quote Nathaniel, possession to us is pregnancy to them. To close out Nathaniel goes into some of the cases he’s investigated.
Enjoy
Show notes:
Nathaniel’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenathanielj.gillis/
Nathaniel’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRD3sBZ0cvejvWAFBSPc5MgAwakening Expo 2024 https://awakeningexpo.com/LAM https://dannycarey.com/30032-2/Fr Sinistrari https://occult-world.com/sinistrari-lodovico-maria/
Ahriman https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/ahriman#:~:text=AHRIMAN%20(Avestan%3A%20Angra%2FA%C5%8Bra,be%20supplemented%20from%20later%20sources.
Ahriman (Steiner) https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Rudolf-Steiner-Lucifer-Ahriman-Asuras.pdfDybbuk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dybbuk
Yakshini https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakshini

Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

S2 #29 / Aidan Wachter, it is solved by walking.

4 december 2023 | 62 min

S2 #28 / Douglas Batchelor 'Coming back into Wilderness'

21 november 2023 | 64 min

For episode 28 of season 2 we welcome back the noble and scholarly Douglas Batchelor of the What Magic is This? A podcast for those curious about Magic, the Occult, Witchcraft, the Esoteric, the Paranormal and the Supernatural. Douglas has been doing sorcery and magic for close to 20 years. And has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Today we focus on how his practice and areas of interest have changed since his recent move to the west coast of Canada. And we discuss his recent patreon show on Isobel Gowdie, his remarkable memory and his ability to communicate complex ideas. The title for this show is a reference to a phrase used by John Moriarty in one of his many Irish radio interviews where he talked about not sitting well with the modern world and feeling its separation from nature acutely. Consequently he left his academic career and moved home to Ireland to Connemara in Co. Galway. The conversation with Douglas reminded me of Moriarty’s phrase not least because of their both moving to a rural location but in a topic that came up in the plus section of the show where we discuss the horror of poorly done TV and film adaptations. And how film becomes less story and more spectacle, that as a narrative form it is exhausted, the well has run dry. We discuss the need for new stories, new dreams and round out the conversation with hope and belief in the young generations and generation to be born will dream new stories and new art into being. The show notes are extensive for this one so do check them out there is a wealth of material to be explored there. Enjoy! Show notes: Website https://whatmagicisthis.com/ WMiT? Patreon show on Isobel Gowdie https://www.patreon.com/posts/waiting-in-wings-91738950 The Visions of Isobel Gowdie: Magic, Witchcraft and Dark Shamanism in Seventeenth-Century Scotland https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1734638.Visions_of_Isobel_Gowdie Apocalyptic Witchcraft https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/apocalyptic-witchcraft The Brazen Vessel https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/the-brazen-vessel The Two Antichrists https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/the-two-antichrists The Battle of Auldearn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Auldearn James Burke Connections https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connections_(British_TV_series) Robin Artisson https://serpenthall.com/about/ Joshua Cutchin’s Ecology of Souls https://www.joshuacutchin.com/single-post/welcome-to-the-ecology-of-souls Joshua Cutchin’s Thieves in the night https://www.joshuacutchin.com/thievesinthenight Them old ways never die https://www.joshuacutchin.com/them-old-ways-never-died The Super Natural: A New Vision of the Unexplained https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/25489537 Cave of the Trois-Frères https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_the_Trois-Fr%C3%A8res Graham Hancock - Supernatural https://grahamhancock.com/supernatural/ Neil Gaiman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Gaiman Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

S2 #27 / Alexander Moore, The Hex Doctor

14 november 2023 | 59 min

S2 #26 / David Beth on The Black Man and Night Consciousness

7 november 2023 | 66 min

Djinn and Tonic. December 16-17th 2023

27 oktober 2023 | 6 min

S2 #25 / Robert Peter on working with Saints

17 oktober 2023 | 50 min

S2 #24 / Dr Christina Oakley-Harrington, Dreams of Witches

5 oktober 2023 | 54 min

Dr Christina Oakley-Harrington is Treadwell’s founder and presiding spirit. She was voraciously interested in spirituality and magic since childhood, and grew up in West Africa, Burma, and Chile, only moving to the West at the age of fifteen. In her early twenties, she was heartened to discover Europe’s own native religious traditions and has been a pagan ever since. A former academic, she left university life in 2001 to establish Treadwell’s. These days she serves as a consultant for programs and projects but is usually at the shop. She is the author of two books and numerous articles and was co-founder and literary editor of Abraxas: International Journal for Esoteric Studies.Today we discuss her new book from Black Letter Press - Dreams of Witches. Free, pagan, transgressive: worshippers of Pan, devotees of Diana. The men and women who meet under a full moon in the wild woods danced, sing, made music, and made love; in the home they make potions and mutter spells, be it to curse or cure.

The witch image infused the European imagination down the centuries, appearing in court records, prose, and poetry. The impulse the literature described finally became a practiced mystery religion in the twentieth century, in the form of Wicca as it coalesced in the New Forest in the 1930s and 30s. The poems and passages in this book illustrate the supportive imagination of the New Forest Coven and its most famous initiate, Gerald Gardner. They date from the late medieval period through the Edwardian age, and all were instrumental, influential - inspiring early pagans, and hopefully, too, readers today.

In the Plus show we get into cunning folk. The covens importance around doing no harm and acting with integrity. The body as the source of magical energy and more broadly the adoption of magic and part of ones agency. Christina then poses the question

Enjoy

Show notes:

Treadwells https://www.treadwells-london.com/Dreams of Witches https://www.blackletter-press.com/product-page/christina-oakley-harrington-dreams-of-witches

Kibbo kif - https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/nov/02/kindred-of-the-kibbo-kift-1920s-youth-movement

Margaret Murray https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Murray

Gerald Gardener https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Gardner

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S2 #23 / Dr Andrew Manns, The Transylvania of France

27 september 2023 | 55 min

S2 #22 / David Keohan, Irish Stones of Strength

14 september 2023 | 63 min

S2 #21 / Dr Tomas Vincente on The Faceless God

31 augusti 2023 | 54 min

Dr. Tomas Vincente is a scholar of ancient religion, magic and esotericism. His past work explores the emergence of Christian monotheism and the resulting decline of the chthonic cults of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. He is dedicated to recovering the integrity of this archaic spirituality of blood and fire, which has been demonised by the Abrahamic religions for two millennia. In the show we discuss his work The Faceless God. The book has a triple focus—Lovecraftian, Egyptian and Sabbatic—which may seem bizarre at first glance. Through an initiated reading of Lovecraft’s fiction, relating especially to the figure of Nyarlathotep, certain hitherto unexplored connections are revealed between European witch lore and the Egyptian mysteries of Osiris and Anubis. The claim that there was a germ of truth beneath the diabolical stereotypes and accusations of European witchcraft was advanced long ago by Margaret Murray, who argued that witchcraft was an organised cult of pagan origin, which had somehow survived the processes of Christianization. Dr Vincente’s argument is much more subtle, and closer in spirit to the more recent research of Carlo Ginzburg. He would not speak of an organised witch cult, but rather of diverse and analogous survivals of shamanistic practice, which carried forward certain symbolic and ritual elements of archaic and pre-Christian origin. The most novel aspect of his argument lies in the unearthing of the deep symbolic resonances between the lore of witchcraft, relating to the black man and the Goat of Mendes, and the archaic fertility cult of the ram-headed Banebdjedet, who was a totemistic representation of Osiris—or more precisely Osiris in union with Ra in his netherworld aspect. In the Plus show we get into similarities between the Dark Man and the King of the Fairies. We discuss the importance of art and artists and what they bring back from the dark womb. We get into why this experience happens? What is the point of it? Dr Vincente goes on to describe the response to this summons is a radical openness to profound mystery not about the application of will. Big stuff. Show notes: https://theionpublishing.com/authors/tomas-vincente/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyarlathotep https://www.facebook.com/people/Tomas-Vincente/pfbid0sXCvHBXuU7m5LHtDZs1CzYJUjGFLsPZ9ustA13tCXdqSD1ZGA5isNhLxu441MAgJl/?fref=ts

https://skepticaloccultist.com/post/159757289693/the-faceless-god

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S2 #20 / Tommie Kelly on the problem of your magick working

17 augusti 2023 | 66 min

S2 #19 / Paul Levy on Healing Wetiko

7 augusti 2023 | 62 min

Wetiko is an Algonquin word for a cannibalistic spirit that is driven by greed, excess, and selfish consumption. It is a virus of the mind that underlies much evil and destruction n the world.
Author and researcher Paul Levy joins us today to discuss his work on the concept of Yet, and reveals that, encoded within wetiko itself lies the very medicine needed to combat the mind-virus and heal both ourselves and our world.
A pioneer in the field of spiritual emergence, Paul is a wounded healer in private practice, helping others who are also awakening to the dreamlike nature of reality. His work has gone through three phases: because of his intense interest in dreams (both night dreams and the dreamlike nature of reality), he was first known as "the dream guy." After writing DispellingWetiko, he became associated with the idea of wetiko. After the publication of The Quantum Revelation, he is now seen as connected with quantum physics. All three aspects - dreams, wetiko and quantum physics are interconnected and complementary facets of a deeper reality into which he is continually deepening his investigation.
He is the author of The Madness of George Bush: A Reflection of Our Collective Psychosis (2006), Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil (2013), Awakened by Darkness: When Evil Becomes Your Father (2015) and The Quantum Revelation: A Radical Synthesis of Science and Spirituality (2018). A Tibetan Buddhist practitioner for over 30 years, he has intimately studied with some of the greatest spiritual masters of Tibet and Burma. He was the coordinator of the Portland chapter of the PadmaSambhava Buddhist Center for over twenty years.

Show notes:
Paul's website https://www.awakeninthedream.com
Wetiko https://www.kosmosjournal.org/article/seeing-wetiko-on-capitalism-mind-viruses-and-antidotes-for-a-world-in-transition/
Philip K Dick https://www.britannica.com/biography/Philip-K-Dick
The Black Iron Prison https://discordia.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Iron_Prison
Valis https://bookshop.org/p/books/valis-philip-k-dick/8407714
Colin Wilson https://www.britannica.com/biography/Colin-Wilson
The Mind Parasites review https://realitystudio.org/texts/reviews/mind-parasites/
The Mind Parasites https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-mind-parasites-colin-wilson/12274723?ean=9780974935997

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S2 #18 / Peter Hine and Stephen Buckley, Dreams, Nightmares and Pan

30 juli 2023 | 68 min

Djinn - human hybridism

26 juli 2023 | 19 min

S2 #17 / Mme Vendredi on Djinn sorcery

20 juli 2023 | 56 min

S2 #16 / Michael Le Flem on Visions of Atlantis

25 juni 2023 | 68 min

oday we welcome Michael Le Flem to discuss his book Visions of Atlantis: Reclaiming our Lost Ancient Legacy.

Michael Le Flem, M.A. is a researcher, adjunct professor of history and philosophy, columnist for New Dawn Magazine, a scuba diver and guitarist. He grew up in South Florida, and attended Florida State University, where he studied Western intellectual history and U.S. foreign policy.
People the world over have grappled with the story of Atlantis for millennia. How much is fact? How much is fiction? How much is something else, filtered through the obscuring lens of time?

Using clairvoyant impressions from Edgar Cayce, Frederick Oliver, Rudolf Steiner, Barbara Hand Clow, Michael Le Flem builds a concerted scientific, philosophical and historical investigation of humanity's antediluvian achievements and Atlantis' tragic demise.

At the same time, readers will see just how the story of Atlantis has evolved from the seminal account passed down by Plato almost 2,400 years ago into those of the present day, as we engage with some of its strongest proponents and harshest critics alike. More than just a dry catalog of Atlantean footnotes, Visions of Atlantis strikes at the core of the great divide between materialist reductionism and the frontiers of metaphysics, enjoining readers to reconsider some of their most deeply held beliefs about ancient technology, psychic phenomena, reincarnation, the vast unknown past, and our uncertain future.

In the Plus show we get into Cuban Anomaly and Azores pyramid. We also discuss the Bosnian pyramid and the mysteries of the polar regions... and creativity and channelling.

Show notes:
Michael’s Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=91690436

Visions of Atlantis https://a.co/d/0QR8vKJ

Michael’s website https://www.michaelleflem.com/

A dweller on two planets https://archive.org/details/adwellerontwoplanets_202002

Atlantis: the antediluvian world https://archive.org/details/atlantisantedilu00donnuoft

Bosnian Pyramids https://www.darraghmason.com/index/G0000sH9fSOZ4aHI

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S2 #15 / Gordon MacLellan on Sacred Animals

10 juni 2023 | 59 min

S2 #14 / Joshua Cutchin on Ecology of Souls

26 maj 2023 | 54 min

S2 #13 / Phil Hine on Queerying Occultures

12 maj 2023 | 47 min

Today we welcome back the great Phil Hine on his new book Queerying Occultures.

What is Queerying Occultures? 'Queerying' is a portmanteau word from 'Queer’ and 'Query'—classic Phil Hine word play. Occulture is another portmanteau word meaning 'Hidden Culture' (from ‘Occult’ and 'Culture').

The occult is Queer. Historically. Intrinsically. Radically. Wonderfully Queer. Yet at times this essential fact can feel unacknowledged in wider Occulture dialogues. Addressing this, Phil Hine’s Queerying Occultures is a collection of queer-themed essays exploring, questioning and reflecting on the diverse trajectories that might arise from applying queer questioning to occultural themes and practices. Drawing on perspectives from Queer Theory, history, Continental Philosophy, and shared experience, Hine explores subjects as diverse as Shamanism and gender-variance; the rise of the Queer Pagan approaches; the uncomfortable history of occult homophobia; Queer perspectives on Tantra, Pan, Sacred Spaces, and Crowley in Boy Bar Berlin. This far-reaching, necessary book is both a celebratory resistance text and indispensable investigation of the Queer in Occulture.

In the Plus show we get into the Aghori, ideas on the left hand path and the innate queerness of the left hand path. The Shivite story of the woman who became a ghoul. We get into the history of Masquerade balls, and discuss the relationship between the battle brothers Cuchullian & Ferdia and the curse of Macha of birth pain on the men of Ulster

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S2 #12 / Salicrow on Spirit Speaker: A medium’s Guide to Death and Dying

29 april 2023 | 65 min

Salicrow is a natural psychic medium who weaves the traditions of her Irish Traveler and Blackfoot heritage with modern magical techniques. For more than 30 years she has worked as a spirit channel, seer, and intuitive healer, offering readings and teaching workshops throughout the United States and internationally. She is the author of several books and today we are discussing her latest book, Spirit Speaker: A medium’s guide to Death and Dying/

In this compassionate and straightforward guide to the spiritual process of dying and what happens after death, psychic medium Salicrow answers the most common questions asked by her clients over her decades of work as a spirit speaker. Seeking to normalize the spiritual aspects of end-of-life care, she explains how active dying exists outside of normal reality, in a state in which the dying person and their caregivers often experience a heightened state of consciousness. Describing how the spirit is separate from the body and continues to exist after death, she shares thought-provoking stories of spirit contact and synchronicities that occurred for those actively involved in the dying process. She reveals how these encounters are common and act as guideposts along the journey into death, helping to ease the transition. She offers simple techniques for helping loved ones who are stuck or struggling to cross over and shares practices designed to help honour our beloved dead and develop living relationships with our ancestral spirits.

Presenting an outline of what may be experienced during the dying process and beyond, Salicrow explores the time when a soul is actively dying or recently departed. She explains the multiple ways spirits reach out to communicate with us and provides a deep understanding of the signs, symbols, and sensations that spirits use to contact us as well as ways to strengthen that connection. She also explores challenging situations such as suicide, murder, and healing unresolved issues with the dead.

Crafted through years of spirit communication sessions, this guide details how the spirit world works while revealing the beauty, healing, and love that exist in death.

In the Plus show we get into the subject of body locks which keep people stuck in their bodies when dying. Salicrow also takes us through the moving account of being with her close friend during their assisted suicide. We go through the importance of a practical approach to the spirit world and the state of mind that is most conducive to spirit communication. Salicrow takes us through the many ways in which the beloved dead communicate with us and visit us from time to time. We wrap up discussing how there has been a spike in people having psychic experiences and how Spirit Speaker came out of that as a way to address this and help people navigate these experiences.

Show notes:
Sali’s website https://www.salicrow.com/
Sali’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/salicrow/
Sali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/salicrowpsychicmedium/ Spirit Speaker https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/spirit-speaker-a-medium-s-guide-to-death-and-dying-salicrow/7230037?ean=9781644117286

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S2 #11/ Andy Starkweather on adventures in mediumship

18 april 2023 | 52 min

S2 #10/ J.M. Hamade on Al-Khidr

20 mars 2023 | 58 min

S2 #09 / Reverend Janglebones & Kurt Huggins, Dharma & holding down the post

9 mars 2023 | 67 min

S2 #08 / Sasha Ravitch on Stellar Witchcraft & Channelled Writing

24 februari 2023 | 52 min

S2 #07 / Peter Mark Adams on Hagia Sophia / Sanctum of Kronos

17 februari 2023 | 64 min

S2 #06 / Jo Hickey-Hall, Modern Fairies, Daimons and Podcasts

10 februari 2023 | 63 min

S2 #05 / Keanu Baxter on ancestors, plants & spirits

5 februari 2023 | 64 min

S2 #04 / Lucken Hare on Shapeshifting & The Dark Man

23 januari 2023 | 59 min

S2 #03 / Emmet Louis on Gurdjieff, body training and spirit work.

11 januari 2023 | 56 min

S2 #02 / Mike Magee on Kali Magic

23 december 2022 | 56 min

For episode #2 of season 2 we are joined by author and journalist Mike Magee.

Mike Magee is a well-known name to lovers and practitioners of Tantra to whom he has offered for decades the essential, condensed contents of many Tantras of the medieval period. This book is a fruit of his maturity and vast experience. Containing reliable translations and many Kālī Vidyàs, it is a valuable manual for practitioners and an important source for scholars.

Magee has written since the 1960s on matters related to occult and esoteric religions. In 1971 he started a small occult magazine called Azoth, and in 1973 in conjunction with David Hall, and his girlfriend Janet Bailey, started a more ambitious six monthly magazine called SOTHiS. In 1978, he went to India and met with an English tantrik guru (and former student of Aleister Crowley) called HH Shri Gurudev Mahendranath (1911–1992) who was a guru of the Uttarakaula Tantric Order of northern India. Mahendranath gave him the title of a guru and a charter to form a group of students. Magee took the tantrik name of Lokanath. Later this was to become a nucleus for the "Arcane Magical Order of the Knights of Shambhala" (AMOOKOS). This group was highly influential, particularly in the way it brought Tantrik teachings to the West.

Kali Magic brings together Mike Magee’s decades of experience in translating and elucidating tantrik texts. The first section—Sadhana—explores the ritual worship of Kali through mantra, her various aspects, and her yantras. The second section—Tantras—includes new English translations of the Matrkabheda, Todala, and Yoni tantras, plus two Kali Upaniṣads and abstracts of ten tantras related to the worship of the goddess. With a comprehensive bibliography and glossary of key terms, Kali Magic will be of great value to devotees and scholars of the goddess alike.

In the Plus show we discuss some of the rituals in Kali magic in relation to Western Ritual magic. We go through how Kali represents the killing of Ego. Tantra the similarity between sex and death. The importance of waking up. And how Mike sourced the materials found in the book.

Show notes:
https://shivashakti.com/
https://www.twistedtrunkbooks.com/
https://www.twistedtrunkbooks.com/items
https://enfolding.org/books/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mike-Magee/author/B0B86CGGR6

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S2 #01 / David Pantano Kremmerz and the fraternity of Myriam.

8 december 2022 | 58 min

For episode #1 of season 2 we are joined by author and translator David Pantano to discuss the recent publication ‘The Hermetic Physican’ on Giuliano Kremmerz. Giuliano Kremmerz (1861–1930), born Ciro Formisano, was one of the most influential Italian occultists, alchemists, and hermetic masters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though he remains almost unknown to English readers.

In 1896, Kremmerz began writing about natural and divine magic, healing, and alchemy through the journal Il Mondo Secreto (The Secret World). At the same time, he founded a school known as the Schola Philosophica Hermetica Classica Italica as well as a magical group, the Therapeutic and Magical Fraternity of Myriam. Within the Myriam, he sought to use hermetic, magical, andPythagorean principles to harness the power of the psyche and convey collective energies for therapeutic purposes and distance healing. His initiatic order would become the principal esoteric society in Italy—comparable to its British counterpart, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn—but forced to be a carefully guarded secret as Mussolini’s government rose to power.

In this unique compilation of essays, David presents an in-depth study of Kremmerz’s life and work by his student and initiate, Italian esotericist Marco Daffi. Throughout this collection, David Pantano provides extensive annotations, offering the English reader essential historical and mystical context for Daffi’s work. Connecting to untranslated Italian texts and elucidating Daffi’s poetic style, Pantano’s commentary reveals the unique tradition of Italian esoterism.

In the Plus show we discuss the Fraternity of Myriam today, and its current state. Further to that David talks about how the adepts of the order would work with the Aeon entities. And we unpack what the Aeon spirits are? We then go on to discuss he charms used in the order to engage with the Aeon spirits

Show notes:
https://www.innertraditions.com/author/david-pantano

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#101 / Alkistis Dimech on Butô, Body and Movement

12 september 2022 | 50 min

#100 / Shullie H. Porter on working with the Dark Man

23 juli 2022 | 60 min

#99 / Geoff Thompson on Shadow Work

15 juli 2022 | 66 min

#98 / Andrew Collins on Origins of the Gods

7 juli 2022 | 66 min

#97 / Dr Simon Young on Wollaton Gnomes, the Fairy census & Boggarts

12 juni 2022 | 50 min

Dr Simon Young is a British folklore historian based in Italy. He has written extensively on the nineteenth-century supernatural. His book The Boggart (from Exeter University Press) and The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends (from Mississippi University Press) are both out in 2022. He is the editor of Exeter New Approaches to Legends, Folklore and Popular Legends .

Dr. Young has undertaken the biggest folklore survey of its kind, on behalf of the Fairy Investigation Society. A Cambridge-educated historian Dr. Young, revived the society for a new fairy census - 60 years on from the last one. It gathered details of as many fairy sightings from the past century as possible and to measure contemporary attitudes to fairies, the details of which he shares with us in the show.

Simon briefly discusses his new title ‘The Boggart, Folklore, History, Place-names and Dialect. Detailing the little-studied and once much-feared boggart is a supernatural being from the north of England. .

We discuss the Wollaton Gnomes - a famous sighting that happened in 1979 in Nottingham, England. A small group of children were wandering the park early one evening when much to their surprise they were chased by gnomes in motor cars!

In the Plus section of the show we discuss how children's cultural trends and images can become folkloric figures in their own right and create moral panics. We discuss the nightmare and the interest fairies have in human sexuality. Simon goes into detail how fairy interactions have changed over the last 200 years from more intense, sometimes physical encounters to more sedate sightings. The subject of UFOs and the arguments for and against the fairy analogues come up and we explore some interesting ideas around the men in black and the wider thematic interrelations between the phenomenons. Simon goes on to describe the fairies as ‘social beings’ and how they represent a distorted mirror of our own society which provides a way we can think of ourselves outside the box.

Show notes:
Simon’s academia page: https://independent.academia.edu/SimonYoung43
Boggart & Banshee Podcast: http://www.strangehistory.net/podcast/
Simon’s new Boggart book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boggart-Folklore-History-Placenames-Approaches/dp/1905816901/ref
More on Boggarts: https://folklorethursday.com/folktales/the-boggart-a-study-in-shadows/
The Fairy census: http://www.fairyist.com/survey/
The Wollaton Gnomes: https://faeryfolklorist.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-wollaton-park-gnomes.html
Press articles on Simon’s work:
https://metro.co.uk/2017/12/06/people-sex-outdoors-joined-sexy-fairies-magical-dogging-7136692/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5156475/Fairies-them.html
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/return-of-the-fairy-hunters

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#96 / Dr Scott Taylor on Near Death and Shared Death Experiences

27 maj 2022 | 63 min

#95 / Jim Hunt on Psychic Mediumship, Contracts, Shapeshifters and Shadow People

20 maj 2022 | 58 min

#94 / Charles Christian on Werewolves, Vampires and the Wold Newton Triangle

13 maj 2022 | 63 min

#93 / Meredith Herenbruck on Spirit and Energy attachments

6 maj 2022 | 61 min

For episode 93 we are joined Meredith Herrenbruck, a Master NLP Practitioner and Kahuna.

We discuss some of her cases including a ghost in the closet- how she had two clients with serious issues. One a ghost, the other was an entity attached to a toy Meredith describes how energy (sometimes even entities, too) is attached to objects: Rings, gifts, WWII helmets and a knife hidden beneath a newly paved street, wreaking havoc on the living. She stresses the importance of keeping ourselves and our houses clean and vibrant- need to keep things clean, organised and energetically happy. Negativity breeds negativity and entities and come in and attach and deplete you of yours.

Change in personality? New Phobia? Perhaps it’s an entity that is attached. They bring their baggage with them. Still mourning the loss of a loved one years later? Still crying when you think about them? Perhaps they didn’t go to the great beyond, but are actually attached to you.

In the plus show we discuss Meredith's Family constellation practice and how sometimes there are forces greater than ourselves, and sometimes those forces can make a mess of a family. Often when a trauma has occured upstream in the family and has not resolved, the younger generations can come in and grab onto that stuck energy to heal it, in effort to say "I love you." All the while, it is actually wreaking havoc on themselves and their families: and doesn't actually heal the original problem.

Constellations are a great basis to assist in clearing out other parts of our lives, not only stuck family energy, but entities, soul fragments, vows, curses and more. Discovered and expanded by Burt Hellinger, a psychoanalist in Germany, this system has an amazing way of teasing apart what's stuck and offers a resolution to the system. Like ripples in a pond, the resolution allows greater healing to take place.

Enjoy!

Show notes:
https://www.livingyourawesome.com/
www.ghostfreeproperty.com

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#92 / McCalla Ann on Linguistics, Witchcraft & Ancestors.

22 april 2022 | 63 min

For episode 92 we welcome McCalla Ann, founder, podcaster and creator behind SaturnVox, a multimedia occult education and divination platform based out of New Orleans, Louisiana.

McCalla was born in Atlanta, Georgia to a Catholic family on her mother's side and with Jewish heritage on her father's. Though she attended Catholic school until high school, she turned to the occult at an early age, beginning her studies on witchcraft and tarot at the early age of 15.

McCalla left Atlanta for New Orleans to attend college at Loyola University, where she graduated with honours in Philosophy and World Religions with a concentration in Buddhism and its implications on language. Studying Buddhist philosophy and Chinese linguistics gave McCalla a unique perspective into language use as depicted by pictorial symbols, as opposed to the phonetic style of the west. This perspective involves an understanding of each pictorial symbol as holding multiple layers of meanings, and the ability to be able to hold all those meanings in one’s mind, so as to map out a full four dimensional picture out of these two dimensional shapes.

During her Downtime in college McCalla began delving deeper into the more formal realms of occult studies, beginning her study of the Jewish kabbalah and mysticism with vigour. Upon graduation, she was more than happy to turn her attention to these studies, along with those of traditional witchcraft, full time. She currently practices a flavour of witchcraft that flawlessly blends her studies on philosophy, folklore, and linguistic arts into a fusion of animism, theurgy, and kabbalistic as well as astrological study.

In the Plus show we discuss aesthetics and art is juxtaposed with magic and pull that thread into ideas around Tiphereth and explore the concept of living in joy. McCalla also discusses Saturn in further details. An illuminating and engaging conversation!

Show Notes:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saturnvox/
Website: https://www.saturnvox.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaturnVox

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#91 / Jessica Mitchell; I saw the Dark Man on Glastonbury Tor

8 april 2022 | 39 min

#90 / Dr Al Cummins on The Art of Cyprian's Mirror of the Four Kings

1 april 2022 | 66 min

For episode 90 we welcome Dr Alexander Cummins. Dr Al is a consultant, diviner, writer, magician, and historian. He approaches ritual, divination, and sorcery both as a long-term practitioner and a historian of early modern magic. Dr Cummins has worked as a professional diviner for over a decade, and published several works on astrological magic, grimoires, and folk necromancy. He also provides training, workshops, and coaching in many aspects of magical theory and practice. Originally from the Midlands of the UK, Al now makes his home in the US.

We discuss his new title "The Art of Cyprian's Mirror of Four Kings: An Early Modern Experiment of Cyprianic Conjuration". The Art of Cyprian, found in MS Sloane 3850, contains instructions for the construction and use of a magic mirror attributed to Saint Cyprian of Antioch. Along with the preparation of the mirror itself – which includes making and consecrating a particular ink for drafting certain figures of Solomon – come instructions detailing a conjuration of the ‘four worthy princes of the earth’, including a special appeal to the King of the East as their primus inter pares, and a dismissal of these same ‘four kings of the four parts of the world’. In this Guide to the Underworld, Alexander Cummins illuminates further Cyprianic dimensions of these directional courts of the various cardinal kings and their messenger-king attendants in the grimoiric corpus.

We also discuss his journey into magic which including the collaborative storytelling of Dungeons and Dragons and the influence of Aikido and childhood paranormal experiences at national trust properties and the spectrum of ancestor work and working with the dead.

In the Plus show we talk to how the dead can step forward in a practical sense and our ‘family’ is bigger and stranger than we think it is. We also continue Dr Al’s journey into the occult as he started Chaos Magic as a young adult and discuss at point in his life things became ‘real’. Dr Al relays an intriguing story about using divination that returned life changing results for a sick friend whose condition had baffled doctors.

We get into responsibility to others when practising spirit work and co-habiting and keeping oneself grounded. We discuss dealing with the restless dead and necromancy courses Dr Al has coming up. We also go through his approach to dealing with hauntings and dealing with ancestors, especially the tricky, more pushy ones!

Show Notes:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grimoiresontape/
Website http://www.alexandercummins.com
Art of Cyprian's Mirror of Four Kings https://www.hadeanpress.com/shop/the-art-of-cyprians-mirror-of-four-kings-an-early-modern-experiment-of-cyprianic-conjuration
Courses https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/everyday-planetary-magic-a-seven-part-series-on-simple-star-sorcery-and-spellcraft-with-historian-dr-alexander-cummins https://www.thecauldronblack.com/event-details/necromancy-for-beginners-an-online-5-part-modular-class-series-with-dr-alexander-cummins-2022-03-28-19-00

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#89 / The Sun of Knowledge with Amina Inloes & J. M. Hamade

25 mars 2022 | 66 min

For episode 89 we discuss one of the most infamous books ever penned in the Arabic language—indeed, one of the most infamous books in the history of Islam. Feared, banned, and burned, the Sun of Knowledge or Shams al-Maʿarif has nonetheless survived the vagaries of time to rise to prominence as the most famous Arabic grimoire. Today we are joined by Amina Inloes & J. M. Hamade to discuss their collaboration in translating the book into English (for the first time!) and illustrating The Sun of Knowledge along with a rich commentary for Revelore Press. Little is known about the author, Ahmad ibn ʿAli al-Buni (d. 1225 or 1232). His name suggests he was born in Buna now known as the Algerian city of Annaba. In any case what can be said is that the Sun of Knowledge is an authentic reflection of the Arabic esoteric tradition, which has been passed down throughout the ages under the spiritual aegis of a great master, and which today is the single most influential and comprehensive work in the Arabic occult tradition. In the show we discuss the mysteries of the letters. The secrets of Bismillah and its significance in Islam. The names Jesus Christ used to raise the dead. Talismans, Zar practices and the mysteries around Inspiration and the use of tonal sounds in practice. It’s a wonderful, illuminating show and was a pleasure to record! In the Plus show the rich conversation continues with topics covering the Ring of Solomon, The Queen of Sheba and half Djinn people. How the Sun of Knowledge and the Picatrix sit together, the similarities and distinctions. We discuss in more detail the association between some letters and the lunar mansions. And we explore the Lunar mansions with their associated stars and from an astrological perspective. Show notes: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Arabic__Magic/ Revelore Press https://revelore.press/product/shams-al-maarif-the-sun-of-knowledge/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Arabic__Magic Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sun-Knowledge-Shams-al-Maarif-Translation/dp/1947544357/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+sun+of+knowledge&qid=1647439199&sprefix=the+sun+of+kn%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1 Jay's website https://jmhamade.com Keep in touch? https://linktr.ee/darraghmason Music by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

#88 / Nathaniel Gillis on where Demonology and Ufology meet

18 mars 2022 | 64 min

#87 / Peter Mark Adams, The Power of the Healing Field

25 februari 2022 | 71 min

#86 / L.A. Marzulli on Giants, Nephilim, the mound builders & the Paracas Skulls

18 februari 2022 | 59 min

#85 / Dr Megan Rose on Spirit Marriage

11 februari 2022 | 65 min

#84 / Sasha Ravitch on Folkloric Witchcraft, Astrology and generational spirit issues

4 februari 2022 | 66 min

#83 / Gabriel McCaughry, A Wayfarer’s Hearth.

28 januari 2022 | 73 min

#82 / Dr Mark Fitzpatrick on belief, place and dual observance.

21 januari 2022 | 67 min

#81 / Kaf Ajnoun, The Fortress of the Jinn

14 januari 2022 | 60 min

Today we will be exploring the work of explorer Kira Salak and her experiences in Libya regarding the ‘The Fortress of the Jinn' or Kaf Ajnoun.

Kaf Ajnoun is a jagged ridge with several peaks, the largest being The Qala'a (castle), along the Libya/Algeria border near the town of Ghat by the Akakus Massif. As it is in the Sahara, the native peoples are the nomads of the Tuareg and Tibu tribes.

Looking like a haunted citadel crowned with a magical fortress-like summit, the mountain was thus assumed the abode of mythical beings. According to Berber Tuareg mythology the ‘The Fortress of the Jinn' was once a "Hall of Council", where genies met to discuss their affairs.

According to the explorer Hugh Clapperton, who visited the area in 1822, some of the inhabitants of the mountain, apparently with red hair, were heard to beat their drums at night and fire their muskets.

Adventurer and traveller Kira Salak who followed the trail of Hugh Clapperton climbed to the summit with her photographer friend Bobby Model. She reached the top and back safely without any encounters; but according to her around 18 months later, during an Ayahuasca session in Peru she discovered she had been possessed by evil spirits that "entered her body when, against the warnings of the local tribesmen, she climbed a supposedly haunted mountain in Libya". The possession and subsequent exorcism will be detailed in the Plus show.

Show notes:
Libya: Land of cruel deaths by Kira Salak http://www.kirasalak.com/Libya.html
Peru: Hell and Back by Kira Salak. http://www.kirasalak.com/Peru.html
Bobby Model’s photos of the Libya trip http://www.kirasalak.com/PhotosLibya.html
Bobby Model’s website https://m-11.com
National Geographic obituary for Bobby Model https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/adventure-friend-photographer-bobby-model-dies
Kaf Ajnoun https://www.temehu.com/Cities_sites/kaf-ajnoun.htm
Hugh Clapperton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Clapperton

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#80 / Geoff Thompson on fear, autonomy & winning ones will.

6 januari 2022 | 62 min

#79 / Rev Danny Nemu on Ayahuasca, Plant teachers in the Bible & The Apocalypse

17 december 2021 | 70 min

For episode #79 it is my great pleasure to welcome the author, visionary CEO and shaman (although he denies it) someone I’m very proud to call a friend; the Reverend Danny Nemu.

Danny’s background is in the history and philosophy of medicine from the University of Manchester. He first encountered ayahuasca when living in Japan. After six years drinking there with a Santo Daime group, he followed the trail back to its source in the Brazilian Amazon, where he was bitten by a sandfly, leading to a leishmaniasis infection. This highly aggressive bacterial parasite quickly colonised a few inches of his skin, with designs on much more, and proved to be a great teacher, providing ample opportunity to study firsthand the intricacies and potencies of ayahuasca as used as a medicine within the Daime worldview. The process took eight months, involving diets and barks, many rituals, and daily consumption of the visionary brew. By the end of it he had lost 10 kilos and gained a deep respect for the complexity and intelligence of the natural world.

He has released two of his three books on the apocalypse and is two drafts into the third... The first book ‘Science Revealed - The apocalypse in science: discovery’, covers the biographies of scientists including Tesla and Einstein, and reveals how our most groundbreaking ideas result not from rational thinking and tapping on calculators, but from visions, dreams, feverish delirium, and other non-rational revelations. The second: ‘Neuro-Apocalypse’ is about veils arising in the course of cognition, and revelations that cut them down. To that end, we discuss the presence of visionary drug use in the bible, most notably Frankincense and Myrrh

He is the founder-CEO of Reforestation and Agroforestry charity RAIN: RAIN focuses the resources and intelligence of a distributed global network via local nodes into vitally important projects to regenerate degraded land. In the Plus Show there is an extra hour, where we discuss apocalyptic waves, novelty, and what shamanism is and what it isn’t. A riveting and informed conversation thanks to Danny!

Show notes:
DONATE TO RAIN https://www.rainumbrella.org/support-rain
http://nemusend.co.uk
Neuro-Apocalypse https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neuro-Apocalypse-Danny-Nemu/dp/0992808820
Science Revealed https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Revealed-Danny-Nemu/dp/1916266703/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=science+revealed&qid=1591647026&s=books&sr=1-1
Getting High with the most high https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2054/3/Special-Issue/article-p117.xml https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgn_ddrdHKI
Prejudice and Neo-colonialism in the Academic study of Ayahuasca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhgdhz4W114
We Three Kings of Orient are https://psypressuk.com/2016/12/22/three-kings-orient-drug-runners-not-kings/
And then came the Virus https://medium.com/@RevNemu/and-then-came-the-virus-1-3-540bd4bc1159

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#78 / Aidan Wachter, Changeling: A book of Qualities

10 december 2021 | 62 min

#77 / Peter Mark Adams on Sola-Busca tarot , Reiki & Entity attachment.

3 december 2021 | 56 min

#76 / Veronica Rivas on Maria Padilha, Kurukulla & Dakinis.

24 november 2021 | 69 min

#75 / Nathan Isaac on The Penny Royal Podcast

22 oktober 2021 | 67 min

#74 / Trialogue, Tommie Kelly, Spud Murphy. Divinity in Nature and Blood in Magick

15 oktober 2021 | 62 min

#73 / Wren Collier on Creativity, Mycelia and Astral Travelling.

24 september 2021 | 63 min

#72 / Dr Maria Vivod, The Fairy Seers of Eastern Serbia.

17 september 2021 | 58 min

Dr Maria Vivod is an Ethnologist and anthropologist from Serbia, with an interest in Visual Anthropology. Today we discuss the subject of one of her short documentary films and accompanying paper “The Fairy Seers of Eastern Serbia”

The fairy-seers of Southeastern Europe are usually women who fall into trance through dancing on special days in a year and are able to communicate with women-like creatures from the supernatural world. During the process of communication with the fairies the fairy-seers can prophesy future events. The fairy-seers also bring messages to the living from the behalf of their deceased relatives. Similarly, they can give advice about how to heal an ill individual or they can proceed to the treatment of the ill individual after consulting the fairies. These illnesses are usually a form of a fairy-illness – a disorder which has its origins in a curse or a spell of the human-offended fairies.

The subject of the film we discuss is Ivanka, she is a Vlach woman from eastern Serbia. She sees her ‘sisters’ since her early twenties and is able to communicate with them on three exact days of the Christian orthodox calendar: Epiphany, Palm Sunday, St.Peter's Day. This trance was Ivanka's last. You can find a link to the film in the show notes.

In the Patreon Plus show we discuss Dr Vivod’s own remarkable consultation with the Fairy Seer and the funeral rites of the Vlach people and the views of the relationship with spirits of the dead. Dr Vivod explains the process of curse removal through a process called ‘melting fear’ and an extraordinary rite called a ‘Black Wedding’ wherein the young who have passed before their time are symbolically married so they can wed on the other side.

Show Notes:
https://independent.academia.edu/MariaVivod
https://www.academia.edu/video/lg4Vrk

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#71 / Jason Miller, Spirits, Travel and the Cremation grounds of Pashupatinath.

9 september 2021 | 58 min

#70 / Michelle DeVrieze on the Hidden Predator: the shadow side of Reality

3 september 2021 | 104 min

#69 / Hand of Nikara, Ayahuasca: The Dark Side of the Medicine

22 augusti 2021 | 71 min

#68 / The Puck Fair and marriage to the land

14 augusti 2021 | 46 min

#67 / Peter Grey on The Two Antichrists

30 juli 2021 | 78 min

#66 / Jake Kobrin on creativity, art, healing and plant medicine

23 juli 2021 | 65 min

#65 / Anthony Tyler on perspectives on good and evil

15 juli 2021 | 63 min

The 'Man in Black' in Irish folklore

13 juli 2021 | 49 min

#64 / Celeste Mott on identity and place, discernment and spirit attacks.

2 juli 2021 | 68 min

#63 / Laurie McDonald on Alien Abduction Experiences

24 juni 2021 | 60 min

#62 / Aidan Wachter, on writing, the somnambulist self & the authentic self.

18 juni 2021 | 69 min

#61 / Mme Vendredi, Santa Muerte, St Expedite and servitors

4 juni 2021 | 59 min

#60 / Douglas Batchelor, finding your way

14 maj 2021 | 58 min

#59 / Ivo Domínguez Jr on The Four Elements of the Wise

7 maj 2021 | 59 min

Djinn Stories

29 april 2021 | 78 min

#58 / Sorita d’Este on Hekate

23 april 2021 | 63 min

#57 / Aoife Anastasia Nally on 'The Spancel of Death'

16 april 2021 | 64 min

#56 / Paul Weston, Landing coordinates, Cosmic Triggers and Glastonbury

9 april 2021 | 66 min

#55 / Elise Oursa, 'the Devil made me do it.'

26 mars 2021 | 62 min

#54 / Dr Jack Hunter on mediumship, nature and non-human intelligence

19 mars 2021 | 67 min

#53 / Chaweon Koo, Algorithm Magick

12 mars 2021 | 79 min

#52 / Keith McCloskey, The Dyatlov pass incident

27 februari 2021 | 68 min

In January 1959, ten experienced young skiers set out for Mount Otorten in the far north of Russia. While one of the skiers fell ill and returned., the remaining nine lost their way and ended up on another mountain slope known as Kholat Syakhl (or ‘Mountain of the Dead’).

On the night of 1 February 1959 something or someone caused the skiers to flee their tent in such terror that they used knives to slash their way out. Search parties were sent out and their bodies were found, some with massive internal injuries but with no external marks on them.

The autopsy stated the violent injuries were caused by ‘an unknown compelling force’. The area was sealed off for years by the authorities and the full events of that night remained unexplained. Using original research carried out in Russia and photographs from the skier's cameras, author and researcher Keith McCloskey joins us today to explore what happened to the nine young people who lost their lives in the mysterious ‘Dyatlov Pass Incident’.

All of the known negatives taken from the group’s cameras were examined in great detail. What they show is that not only were the group present on Mountain of the Dead that last night, but they were also watching something that was going on in the night sky. Keith also discusses the Mansi, the tribes people of the area, their spiritual beliefs and folklore and how they fit into the mystery.

In the plus show Keith discusses the occurrences of lights in the sky in the area including meteors and how the bodies gave off traces of radiation and what he believes this to indicate. Theories of KGB involvement.

Show Notes:
http://www.dyatlov-pass-incident.com
https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Dead-Dyatlov-Pass-Incident/dp/0752491482/
http://www.keithmccloskey.com
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9249247/Dyatlov-Pass-Eight-tourists-missing-Russia-nine-people-mysteriously-died-1959.html

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#51 / David Southwell, Hookland, Psychogeography and Landscape Punk

19 februari 2021 | 76 min

#50 / Mana Aelin, Spirit Portraits, Podcasting & Fae beings

13 februari 2021 | 65 min

#49 / Anthony Tyler, Dive Manual, Empirical Investigations of Mysticism

23 januari 2021 | 60 min

#48 / Demian Allan 2021 Astrology forecast

16 januari 2021 | 63 min

#47 / Phil Hine, The Cannibal Club: The British Empire and Erotica

9 januari 2021 | 65 min

#46 / Devin Hunter, psychic experiences, crystals and travelling the lonely road

27 december 2020 | 68 min

#45 / Pierre Sabak. New Ufology, Occult Symbolism and Angelic UFOs.

20 december 2020 | 66 min

#44 / David Tidman and I discuss building the Sigil Engine

12 december 2020 | 61 min

#43 / Dana Fox, The Valley of the Four Houses

29 november 2020 | 65 min

#42 / Moon Laramie, Blavatsky unveiled

22 november 2020 | 68 min

#41 / Phoenix Aurelius Alchemy, spagyrics, spirit afflictions & Nature

15 november 2020 | 70 min

#40 / Shannon Taggart, "SÉANCE" photography and spiritualism

8 november 2020 | 67 min

#39 / Preston Dennett on onboard UFO encounters and alien gifts

1 november 2020 | 54 min

I saw the Banshee - Spirit Box Halloween special

30 oktober 2020 | 22 min

#38 / Demian Allan. Astrology and planetary cycles; political and societal change in 2021

20 oktober 2020 | 65 min

#37 / Christina Oakley Harrington on "The Treadwell's book of Plant Magic"

11 oktober 2020 | 57 min

#36 / Joshua Cutchin 'Thieves in the Night', Changelings and Fairy child abductions.

3 oktober 2020 | 79 min

#35 / Mark Stavish, Egregores, Saturn & Karma

27 september 2020 | 62 min

#34 / The Ruqyah: Treatment of sorcery, jinn and evil eye

20 september 2020 | 58 min

#33 / Mme Vendredi on seduction magick, servitors & sigils for Desire. Djinn stories

13 september 2020 | 70 min

#32 / Wilmar Taal on 'The Gnome Manuscript'

6 september 2020 | 64 min

For Episode #32 show we welcome Wilmar Taal to discuss, The Gnome Manuscript and its creator, J.H.W. Eldermans.

The Gnome Manuscript is a part of a set of three books including, The Gnome Grimoire and The Gnome Compendium, the later two being due for publication with Troy Books. All three are based on the works of J.H.W. Eldermans concerning gnomes.

The original source manuscript is lost but a copy is held in the Museum of witchcraft and magic at Boscastle. The artwork in the manuscript is remarkable, some of which you can see in the YouTube version of the podcast. It’s worth having a look to get a sense of the complexity of this work.

We discuss the elusive and complicated figure that is Eldermans. We discuss the importance of stories, place and community in our lives.

In relation to Gnomes Wilmar proposes the areas most associated with Gnome mythology were previously lands of Celtic tribes and a residual belief of those people. Wilmar also reveals an unexpected possible origin myth of the Gnomes. Witte Wieven, also make an appearance. Translated the White woman who have almost identical mythology to the Banshee and Wilmar warns that if you see a Witte Wieven you have to run, they are not friendly.

In the Plus show we further discuss what was Eldermans trying to achieve with the book and the stories about his engagement with local people regarding the Gnomes and a secret grimoire Eldermans penned covering a remarkable range of occult subjects, hinting at an ambition of producing a larger body of work of which the Gnome manuscript was a part. Wilmar goes on to discuss the sexual component to Eldermans work and what his view of magick was and what was needed to practice it. We also go through a story around Eldermans connections with Occult groups. If that sounds like it floats your boat join the Patreon and you'll get access to all previous Plus shows and much more.

Show notes:

www.troybooks.co.uk/the-silent-listener
www.troybooks.co.uk/the-gnome-manuscript
www.facebook.com/wilmarbjtaal

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#31 / Aidan Wachter, dirt sorcery, Six Ways, Weaving Fate, & Doing what works for you.

30 augusti 2020 | 71 min

#30 / Stephanie Connolly on Demonolatry and the nature of Demons

24 augusti 2020 | 63 min

#29 / Phil Hine: The life and times of T. Lobsang Rampa.

17 augusti 2020 | 57 min

#28 / Jerry Marzinsky, Schizophrenia and parasitic entities

10 augusti 2020 | 87 min

Joining us on the Spirit Box for episode 28 is Jerry Marzinsky. Prior to retirement, Jerry was a licensed psychotherapist. He has over 35 years of experience working with schizophrenic and other psychiatric patients in state hospitals, state prisons, and hospital emergency rooms. Jerry’s formal academic training comprises a B.A. in Psychology from Temple University, a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Georgia, and two years of study in a Ph.D. Psychology program. This show is quite an important one for me after my own experiences and research and I had previously cited Jerry in my own lectures juxtaposing his testimony against the concepts of Obsession and Waswas. You can find that lecture in the show notes. Jerry outlines his journey from the conventional psychiatric understanding of schizophrenia as an internal problem to a position of believing it to be an external one. An external one that is the result of parasitic entities that prey on human beings. In the first hour he describes the patterns he spotted in patients throughout his career that led him to his position and in his opinion the failings of conventional psychiatric treatments. He goes on to describe his conversation with the entities themselves through his patients and their warnings to him culminating in a startling experience that left him deeply shaken. In the Plus version for Patrons we get deeper still and talk about how entities can work with their hosts to reveal hidden knowledge. Hidden knowledge which often leads to poor life choices and destructive behavior. We discuss the impact of Meth use and why prisoners call it ‘the Devils drug’. Jerry goes on to detail how intrusive thoughts affect us all and how these entities access our memories to use them against us and what our defence is against these parasites and their intrusion. You can join the patron via the links below. At 33 minutes the connection went and I got booted from the call so you will hear a drop out. As you no doubt know with this kind of subject matter this is a regular occurrence. OK just a warning, there are references to serious mental health, self harm and suicide that some listeners may find upsetting. I want to be clear that the object of this show is the exploration of ideas and to listen to the testimony of Mr Marsinsky and not to diminish any individual's personal experiences. SHOW NOTES: Jerry’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0359783368/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NUukFbA0ZRZ6G Jerry’s website: https://www.jerrymarzinsky.com Was Was video: https://youtu.be/U79YMKWu_3w KEEP IN TOUCH? TWITTER - twitter.com/spiritbox3 CONTACT - www.darraghmasonfield.com/contact PATREON - www.patreon.com/spiritbox PAYPAL - www.paypal.me/dmfphoto MUSIC - Obliqka

#27 / Al Tyas, Project Rabbit Hole, New Insights Into the Supernatural

3 augusti 2020 | 80 min

#26 / Michael Lichens on ‘The Devil is afraid of me,’ The life of Fr. Amorth, the Vatican’s exorcist.

27 juli 2020 | 53 min

#25 / Julian Vayne psychedelic entities and experiences, ritual and healing.

20 juli 2020 | 63 min

#24 / Joshua Cutchin & Timothy Renner on 'Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon'.

13 juli 2020 | 72 min

This week we are joined by Joshua Cutchin and Timothy Renner to discuss the book they co-authored, ‘Where the Footprints End’, an exploration into the high strangeness surrounding the bigfoot phenomena.

Joshua is an author and musician, and a well known figure in paranormal circles having appeared on some of the best known paranormal podcasts out there. Timothy is also a musician and author and on top of that he's a brilliant illustrator and host of the superb Strange familiars podcast.

So, what’s the premise of the book? Despite their apparently physical nature, bigfoot and its hairy hominid kin consistently appear mired in High Strangeness—the peculiar, ineffable, and nonsensical absurdities so often encountered in paranormal phenomena. Some sightings seem more consistent with mythology than biology. Bigfoot often present supernatural attributes, like luminescent eyes or the ability to pass, ghostlike, through structures. Anomalous lights are regularly seen in areas of frequent sasquatch activity. Footprints persistently, if rarely, display odd numbered toes, and—most bafflingly—bigfoot trackways suddenly terminate in the middle of open, untouched terrain.

In Volume 1 of Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon, authors Joshua Cutchin and Timothy Renner carefully examine not only the intersection of hairy apemen with global folklore—of poltergeists, faeries, extraterrestrials, magic, witches, ghosts, and archetypal women-in-white—but also question the fundamental assumptions underlying contemporary cryptozoological beliefs surrounding bigfoot.

If you like the show and want more content Spirit Box in your life join the Patreon and the podcast Discord. It’s the price of a cup of coffee and you get all the shows early and a host of other glorious perks.

SHOW NOTES:

Book: amzn.to/3isBp4h
Joshua’s Website: www.joshuacutchin.com
Strange Familiars podcast: www.strangefamiliars.com
Strange Familiars facebook: www.facebook.com/strangefamiliars

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#23 / Fr Dwight Longenecker on immortal combat, spiritual warfare & the invisible world.

7 juli 2020 | 34 min

#22 / Lonnie Scott talking, Chaos Heathenry, Curses, hypnosis & meditations on Odin

30 juni 2020 | 72 min

#21 / Elise Oursa on The Blood & Ink Tarot, Spellcrafting, Spirit work & Ellen Hayward.

17 juni 2020 | 59 min

#20 / Hellier Trilogue with Lonnie Scott, Marco Visconti and Darragh Mason.

3 juni 2020 | 68 min

#19 / Morgan Daimler on 'The Good People', real Fairy experiences, fairy Lovers and possession.

27 maj 2020 | 99 min

#18 / Dana Fox - Scryptid: The Ultraterrestrial Word. Non-terrestrial writing, UFO's, Phantom Airships and Utsuro Bune

19 maj 2020 | 61 min

#17 / Thirteen types of Jinn

13 maj 2020 | 39 min

#16 / Tommie kelly on The Forty Servants, Hypersigils, Creativity and Art.

6 maj 2020 | 71 min

#15 / Jonah Locksley on angels that rule the ages, demons & mob thought

29 april 2020 | 74 min

#14 / Phil Hine on possession, overshadowing, channelling, Kali and Baphomet.

22 april 2020 | 53 min

#13 / Marco Visconti on Hellier Season 2, Ultraterrestrials, UFOnauts, Thelema, and The Star Sapphire.

15 april 2020 | 86 min

#12 / The Djinn and the Fairies.

10 april 2020 | 28 min

#11 / Marco Visconti, LAM, Crowley, Kenneth Grant, Crossing the Abyss, Aeonics & working with the spirits

6 april 2020 | 57 min

#10 / Incubi, Archons, Aleister Crowley & Isaac Luria with demonologist Nathaniel Gillis.

4 april 2020 | 59 min

#09 / Demonologist Nathaniel Gillis on 'Dybbuk boxes, unclean spirits & blood sacrifice'

2 april 2020 | 59 min

#08 / 'Waswas' the whisperings of demons

31 mars 2020 | 29 min

#07 / The Dark Horseman and The Fairy Wind

29 mars 2020 | 29 min

#06 / The mythic geography of the northern polar regions & the lost book of Inventio Fortunata

28 mars 2020 | 30 min

#05 / 'Living with Djinns - Understanding and Dealing with the Invisible in Cairo'

28 mars 2020 | 27 min

#04 / Dr Robert Alcorn 'spirit intrusion, the Jinn & healing'

27 mars 2020 | 66 min

#03 / The Aghori, India's cannibal holy men

24 mars 2020 | 21 min

#02 / Interview with the Jinn - The Red King's daughter.

23 mars 2020 | 12 min

#01 / Who are the Jinn?

22 mars 2020 | 22 min

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S2 #27 / Alexander Moore, The Hex Doctor

S2 #26 / David Beth on The Black Man and Night Consciousness

Djinn and Tonic. December 16-17th 2023

S2 #25 / Robert Peter on working with Saints

S2 #24 / Dr Christina Oakley-Harrington, Dreams of Witches

S2 #23 / Dr Andrew Manns, The Transylvania of France

S2 #22 / David Keohan, Irish Stones of Strength

S2 #21 / Dr Tomas Vincente on The Faceless God

S2 #20 / Tommie Kelly on the problem of your magick working

S2 #19 / Paul Levy on Healing Wetiko

S2 #18 / Peter Hine and Stephen Buckley, Dreams, Nightmares and Pan

Djinn - human hybridism

S2 #17 / Mme Vendredi on Djinn sorcery

S2 #16 / Michael Le Flem on Visions of Atlantis

S2 #15 / Gordon MacLellan on Sacred Animals

S2 #14 / Joshua Cutchin on Ecology of Souls

S2 #13 / Phil Hine on Queerying Occultures

S2 #12 / Salicrow on Spirit Speaker: A medium’s Guide to Death and Dying

S2 #11/ Andy Starkweather on adventures in mediumship

S2 #10/ J.M. Hamade on Al-Khidr

S2 #09 / Reverend Janglebones & Kurt Huggins, Dharma & holding down the post

S2 #08 / Sasha Ravitch on Stellar Witchcraft & Channelled Writing

S2 #07 / Peter Mark Adams on Hagia Sophia / Sanctum of Kronos

S2 #06 / Jo Hickey-Hall, Modern Fairies, Daimons and Podcasts

S2 #05 / Keanu Baxter on ancestors, plants & spirits

S2 #04 / Lucken Hare on Shapeshifting & The Dark Man

S2 #03 / Emmet Louis on Gurdjieff, body training and spirit work.

S2 #02 / Mike Magee on Kali Magic

S2 #01 / David Pantano Kremmerz and the fraternity of Myriam.

#101 / Alkistis Dimech on Butô, Body and Movement

#100 / Shullie H. Porter on working with the Dark Man

#99 / Geoff Thompson on Shadow Work

#98 / Andrew Collins on Origins of the Gods

#97 / Dr Simon Young on Wollaton Gnomes, the Fairy census & Boggarts

#96 / Dr Scott Taylor on Near Death and Shared Death Experiences

#95 / Jim Hunt on Psychic Mediumship, Contracts, Shapeshifters and Shadow People

#94 / Charles Christian on Werewolves, Vampires and the Wold Newton Triangle

#93 / Meredith Herenbruck on Spirit and Energy attachments

#92 / McCalla Ann on Linguistics, Witchcraft & Ancestors.

#91 / Jessica Mitchell; I saw the Dark Man on Glastonbury Tor

#90 / Dr Al Cummins on The Art of Cyprian's Mirror of the Four Kings

#89 / The Sun of Knowledge with Amina Inloes & J. M. Hamade