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Ultraculture With Jason Louv

Ep. 191: Magick for Beginners in 3 Steps (Or Less!)

Feb 5, 2024
This podcast explores the core skills of becoming a magician, emphasizing pure skill over traditional practices. It introduces Magic.me, a school offering courses on various topics. The hosts discuss connecting with the transcendent and open sourcing religious techniques. They delve into the concept of magic, provide three concrete steps to get into magic, and encourage listeners to explore their own ideas. They discuss defining and practicing magic, emphasizing personal exploration with a tarot deck. They stress the importance of consistent meditation and discipline in exploring magick for confidence and intuitive understanding.
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Quick takeaways

  • Magic is a spiritual practice that seeks transcendence and connection with the divine, using techniques like yoga, meditation, chanting, and shamanic drumming to access altered states of consciousness.
  • Magic can be practiced by anyone without relying on traditional religious practices, as individuals are encouraged to define their own meaning of magic and utilize open-sourced techniques from various religions and esoteric practices.

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The Purpose of Magic

Magic is not about personal gain but about seeking a spiritual connection and a sense of transcendence that modern culture often lacks. The speaker emphasizes the use of various techniques such as yoga, meditation, chanting, prayer, and shamanic drumming to induce altered states of consciousness and interact with levels of reality beyond the ordinary.

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