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Payton McCarty-Simas
Author, programmer, and film critic focused on witchcraft, feminism, and cinema; discussed their book All of Them Witches: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film and the cultural history of witches on screen.
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This occult object is "like spiritual Kevlar." Sheer Zed on Thai Magick | Nite Drift
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In this captivating discussion, Payton McCarty-Simas, an author and critic, dives into her transformative book about witches in American cinema, exploring feminism's influence on their portrayal. Sheer Zed, a Buddhist shaman and author, shares his miraculous pilgrimages to Thailand and the powerful practices he's experienced. He describes the Takrut belt as 'spiritual Kevlar' and recounts a fireball cleansing ritual that dramatically changed his health. Together, they illuminate the intersections of magic, culture, and personal transformation.
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