Daniel Clark

Manuscript detective and researcher, editor and collaborator with Dr. Stephen Skinner. Expert on tracing manuscript ownership and esotericism in the Victorian era.

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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 50min

#161 - Manuscript Hunting & Victorian Occultism with Daniel Clark

Daniel Clark, a manuscript detective and expert in Victorian occultism, dives into the fascinating world of esoteric manuscripts. He shares tips for uncovering hidden texts and discusses historical figures like Frederick Hockley and Harry Houdini who shaped the landscape of magic. Clark emphasizes the importance of digital resources in research and recounts personal anecdotes from his manuscript hunting adventures. Learn about the allure of book plates and the significance of the Antipalus Maleficiorum, a key manuscript in the history of grimoires.

Aug 31, 2024 • 1h 13min

#154 – The Summa Sacre Magice with Dr. Stephen Skinner | Glitch Bottle

Dr. Stephen Skinner, a renowned scholar and Solomonic practitioner, joins forces with researcher Daniel Clark to unveil the first complete English translation of the 14th-century grimoire, Summa Sacre Magice. They discuss the manuscript's significance for practitioners of medieval magic and the challenges faced during translation. The duo explores talismans, invocations, and the historical context of magical operations, emphasizing collaboration in preserving esoteric knowledge. Their insights promise to reshape understanding of ancient magical traditions.