The Magician and the Fool Podcast

  In this episode we talk to scholar, Braucher, Priest and mystic...Mr Christopher Bilardi. Chris educates us on the traditional German folk magical ways of Braucherei, also known as powwow. We discuss and examine the specific workings of this particular paradigm, and how it relates to other streams of magical thought and practice.      

    In this episode Christopher Plaisance speaks with us about his new book "Evocating the Gods; divine evocation in the Greco-Egyptian magical papyri".  We cover the fascinating progression of binding spells, erotic spells, necromantic spells and spells of divine evocation... as Chris lays out in this impressive work.  We compare and contrast the methods and concepts between Goes and  Theurgists, and contemplate the landscape of the PGM. This and much more. Chris' website: http://www.philologia.io/   Chris' book: https://www.avaloniabooks.com/product-page/evocating-the-gods-by-christopher-a-plaisance  

  Halloween 2020  We are honored to welcome back the notorious Nikolas Schreck to continue our conversation about sonic magic as well as delve deeper into the topics of karma, death, the afterlife and cultivating the proper perspective on ghosts, rebirth, and much more.    Nikolas on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ov13kbPxeJttTzaN0F3jX   Nikolas on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNikolasSchreck   SeifenhexeBerlin https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SeifenhexeBerlin?ref=l2-about-shopname  

    In this episode we speak with Hexologist Hunter Yoder of www.huntermyoder.com  Hunter educates us on the traditional folk traditions of the early Germanic settlers to the US. We discuss the art of the Pennsylvania Dutch Hex signs, their evolution... and the magical potential inherent and available in them.   www.hexfactory.com  

  In this episode we had the absolute pleasure of talking with yogi Vijnananath about the essence and practice of Natha tantra.  Vijnana expounded on many complex and fascinating concepts and ideas relating to tantra including mantra, yantra, the dynamics of Shakti and Shiva...and much more.   Vijnana's website:   https://inpeaceprofound.com/   https://www.facebook.com/inpeaceprofound  

     In this episode we talk to Houngan Rocky Geis about the history and practice of traditional Vodou. Rocky was kind enough to speak about his own very personal journey, including the trials and tribulations which come with entering into a serious initiatic practice.   We also discussed the importance of elders and mentorship for practicing occultists, the nature of the Hatian loa/lwa spirits and the  relationship that Houngan and Mambo have with those spirits.  We also addressed mental health pitfalls and potential issues that are relevant for the practicing occultist.   This and more....   Rocky's websites : https://www.vodousorcerer.com/   https://www.etsy.com/shop/vodousorcerer   https://www.facebook.com/groups/682881609167330  

    In this episode we speak with Dr Angela Voss, scholar, artist, musician and Program Director for the MA in Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred at Canterbury Christ Church University. Our topic centered around the imaginal realm, the nature and function of the daimon, and the importance of symbol with a shifting perspective more focused on the luminous for the development of theurgic apotheosis.      Secrets of the Heavens CD Dr Angela Voss and the Marini Consort use the Orphic hymns as translated by Thomas Taylor. Between the invocations there are instrumental pieces from the 15th century, and readings by Mark Rylance from the Letters of Marsilio Ficino. http://www.godstowpress.co.uk/secrets.htm?fbclid=IwAR1fXQsJNiuVJtERPkFobzx2jNfFbAcuOKlAbd7wuynW7KLj4xdf15IGpcA  

  In this episode we talk with Sophia Amanda Mariamne Radcliffe , high priestess and Bishop in the French Gnostic church, or Eglise Gnostique . Amanda was also the occult consultant for the recently debuted HP Lovecraft film "Color out of Space" starring Nicholas Cage. Amanda speaks with us from Montségur France, the iconic stronghold and location of the massacre of the 13th century Gnostic Christians called the Cathars.  We talk about the Cathars, Amanda's spiritual journey, the controversial sacred bloodline of Mary Magdalene, the spiritual power and history of southern France, the black Madonna, and much more.   https://www.facebook.com/amanda.mariamne          

  In this episode we are joined by independent researcher Sarah Janes of http://www.themysteries.org to chat about dreams, dream incubation, lucid dreaming, Asclepius, and the ancient Asclepeion healing hospitals. All this, and of course much more.   Sarah's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWsL0hb_IAZiLXzW4GfWjg/videos    

    Angel Millar joins us again to talk more in depth about his wonderful new book: The three Stages of Initiatic Spirituality; Craftsman, Warrior, Magician. Angel Millar is a well-known lecturer on Freemasonry, initiation, and esotericism as well as an artist and student of the martial arts. The author of several books, including Freemasonry: Foundation of the Western Esoteric Tradition, he lives in New York City. We talk about the important role memory plays in initiation and initiatic orders. Angel describes the different phases of human development, or anti-development moving from the Golden age in Eden to the current likely Kali Yuga Iron age of the present. We discuss the world view of primordial man and how aesthetics and symbolism were perceived, and how they are perceived dramatically differently for modern man. We also talk about the higher self, and what that means for the initiate, as well as the great work of preparing oneself for death. And of course Angel walks us through the three archetypes described in the book in great detail.   This and more....   Angel's book:  https://www.innertraditions.com/author/angel-millar   https://angelmillar.com/ https://thespiritualsurvival.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1KUBeGisBawNuH3ksnIRQ/