Journal
Gypsy card techniques
Balthazar Blacke introduces some foundational ideas and techniques using the Divine Gypsy Mother cards: the two-card cut and polarity in the cards; and card order, influence, and the Death card.
‘Desire is the presence of absence’
I recently had the pleasure of conversing with Brian Nuckols on the Peace Now podcast, the episode Exploring Desire, Otherness, and Transformation through Dance can now be heard.
The Egyptian Mysteries
Peter Mark Adams on the Egyptian Mysteries, speaking on the Glitch Bottle podcast, and details of his upcoming course.
Nigromancy with Julio Cesar Ody
Julio Cesar Ody joins the What Magic Is This? podcast to share his profound practical magical knowledge.
Sex, Power, Lies.
False accusations of rape are the most damaging and reputationally destructive action that a woman can take against a man. At the height of #metoo, such a false claim was made by Georgia van Raalte.
Sweet sixteen
Today, on our sixteenth anniversary, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you, and the writers, artists and readers who have joined us in the magical adventure which began on 07/07/07.
The Magus of Klook’s Kleek
The Magus of Klook’s Kleek by Paul A. Green, an evocation of occult jazz-rocker Graham Bond, was performed live at the Manchester Folk Horror Festival on 4th February. A recording is now online.
Of sacred things
Recent reviews of Peter Mark Adams’s Hagia Sophia / Sanctum of Kronos by Mark Stavish and Denis Poisson.
The legacy of Jake Stratton-Kent
A conversation with Gordon White in celebration of Jake Stratton-Kent and an exploration of his impact on the western magical world.
Reviews of Gast Bouschet’s Anarch
Three extensive responses to Gast Bouschet’s challenging and powerful book Anarch are now online. Excerpts can be read here, with links to the original articles.
Holy Wisdom
Peter Mark Adams discusses his latest work on the Hagia Sophia in depth with a host of leading occult podcasts.
Eulogy for a Necromancer
Gather in my friends, as a fellow magician I proclaim my lament for a dead Brother. To summon him forth to those who knew him, and to proclaim his name and deeds to those who did not.
On the tarot de Marseille
We recently announced our forthcoming publication of Christophe Poncet’s The Tarot of Marsilio. In a recent interview with Justin Michael, he discusses his research on the tarot de Marseille.
New year, new works
An exciting year lies ahead. We’re delighted to welcome new authors and artists to our publishing house and outline the works we have in preparation.
On butô, body and movement
Alkistis recently spoke with Darragh Mason for his Spirit Box podcast, on butô, movement and consciousness in relation to magic and working with spirit(s).
Sending love to JSK
Jake Stratton-Kent is currently recovering in hospital after suffering a major stroke. He is in good spirits, with friends visiting daily…
Antibody Nation: Gast Bouschet
A film interview with artist, sorcerer and occult philosopher Gast Bouschet, exploring the metaphysics of matter that underlies his art and sorcery.
The Latest Witch Hunt
Social media is designed to manufacture the three cons: conflict, conformity and consumption. The sheer level of toxicity …