With reference to past discussion of OTO policy re: access to material it holds copyright to, Ania Orzech recently posted a link [ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OCDry32ccgEDRtfcaBV4COL707xTcHl5QhGQoaoZlGg/edit?pli=1] to what she describes as an “incomplete” bibliography of work acknowledging access given and research done by… Continue Reading
While dining in Paris, Aleister Crowley often topped off a meal with Glace. Here’s a recipe for a delicious iced custard that might be similar to the flavor enjoyed by the prophet. 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping… Continue Reading
More from John St. John The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O∴ M∴ The Seventh Day 6.15. Dinner — Hors d’OEuvre — Tripes à la Mode de Caen — Filet de Porc — Glace — 1/2 Graves. Oh, how… Continue Reading
from Philip Weaver at http://disinfo.com/2015/01/william-s-burroughs-possessed/#sthash.RjMfZIRP.dpuf Thelema Now! host Frater Puck discusses William S. Burroughs, possession, synchronicities and chaos magick in a new documentary short from Imperium Pictures. Imperium Pictures is currently completing The Gent (a feature starring Genesis P-Orridge, Alex… Continue Reading
In “John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O∴ M∴” Crowley records a number of delicious beef dishes. Sometimes he’s specific, and sometimes he’s not. On the Fourth Day, he is specific, and tells… Continue Reading
This montage kicked off Richard Kaczynski’s opening remarks at the eighth biennial National Ordo Templi Orientis Conference (NOTOCON), which took place in Detroit. It recounts the rather silly panic in Detroit that followed Aleister Crowley’s brief visit to the Motor… Continue Reading
Marie Ann, Alma and Leah Hirsig were sisters with a shared interest in gurus. Born in Switzerland, the family moved to New York City when Leah was 2 years old. In 1918 Alma introduced Leah to Aleister Crowley who was… Continue Reading
The Fourth Day, 1.15. “During a lunch of 12 oysters, Cepes Bordelaise, Tarte aux Cerises, Cafe Noir, dispatched without Yoga or ceremonial, I wrote the Ritual in verse, in the Egyptian Language. I don’t think very well. Time must show:… Continue Reading
Soror Hypatia has passed along a link to a Suburban Mountaineer piece that notes that the earliest photos of K2 was taken by Jules Jacot-Guillarmod, who was the physician of the team led by Oskar Eckenstein and Aleister Crowley who attempted… Continue Reading
In “John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O.’. M.’.” Crowley records minute details of his day, including food and beverage. One of the beverages he seemed to find particularly refreshing is a citron… Continue Reading