Sensory deprivation tanks aka flotation tanks are probably best known to the general populace by the part they played in the film Altered States – where they are used, in conjunction with hallucinogenic drugs by psychology professor Edward Jessup (played by… Continue Reading
SALEM – Gallery Exhibition Copro Galleru Bergamot Arts Complex March 19, 2016 Acclaimed artists Damien Echols, David Stoupakis, and menton3 join forces as new collective and debut Salem witch trials-inspired art, including the last of Echols’ work from death row,… Continue Reading
Join Golden Thread Camp for a weekend of Thelemic fellowship and education using a unique meeting style called an unconference. An unconference uses Open Space Technology to create a dynamic, fluid conference where participants bring their knowledge and passion to the… Continue Reading
The Devil in the Details: Kenneth Anger,,the Inventor of a Celluloid Avant-Garde, Nears 90 ….”Anger pleasured himself for Alfred Kinsey’s sex studies, tipped off the Rolling Stones to the joys of the devil, published a scabrous Tinseltown tell-all that predated… Continue Reading
ALAN MOORE: The Art of Magic Comics legend Alan Moore is the author of titles including Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. He is also a ceremonial magician and co-founded the Moon and Serpent… Continue Reading
We posted Listverse’s roll call of 10 obscure French occultists from years past. Now we move into the present with current attempts to legally forbid or persecute magical practicioners. I can think of certain Presidential candidates who possibly would want… Continue Reading
Registration is now open for the following Advanced Initiation Training workshop later this year: Leaping Laughter Lodge, Ordo Templi Orientis in the Valley of Minneapolis, MN on the weekend of May 6 – 8, 2016 e.v. This training is designed… Continue Reading
A new, updated versin of David Conway’s Magic: An Occult Primer has now been published. Amazon’s description states that it’s: “a seminal work that brought magical training to the every-magician in the early 70s. David is an articulate writer presenting the… Continue Reading
Here’s an intriguing piece from Vice.com two years ago, a look at “Tulpamancer” culture. It’s a fascinating read that at least raises a lot of questionsbout the “reality” or lack thereof of any spirit working. Let’s leave it at that.… Continue Reading
emirates247.com reports that the Saudi religious police force has been training its members to be able to detect and fight magical workings. Magic is officially against the law in Saudi Arabia and onvicted sorcerers have been executed. So…y’all might wanna… Continue Reading