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Sexy Black Magic

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

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Exploring Satori and the Duality of Magic

This chapter examines 'Satori' as a moment of deep insight and its connection to Goethe's 'Faust', focusing on themes of alchemy and the quest to blend spirit with the material. It also investigates the historical evolution of magic practices, addressing their associations with dark or narcissistic intentions.

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