The Magician and the Fool Podcast

Oct 31 2024 76 ep. 103 mins 667
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Unraveling esoteric thought and practice

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E75 Nikolas Schreck: Impermanence

Oct 31 2024 158 mins  
In this episode we welcome back Mr Nikolas Schreck for our annual Halloween tradition. We discussed some terrifying topics of existential dread such as impermanence and lack of self, as well as death, ghosts, and much more.

E74 Sarah Janes: Dream Mysteries

Oct 27 2024 94 mins  
In this episode we speak again to author, researcher, and professional dreamer Sarah Janes. We catch up with what Sarah has been up to the last few years since we last talked, which has been a lot. We discuss Sarah's dream retreats which she hosts in Greece, Egypt and the UK, and analyze the nature of dream healing, the power of images, language, symbols, and much more. Sarah Ja

E73 Solomon Pakal: Mesoamerican spirituality

Oct 16 2024 149 mins  
In this episode we speak to author, researcher, and practitioner Solomon Pakal to discuss the extraordinary religious and spiritual practices of the Mesoamericans. We cover a lot of ground in this episode with an emphasis on the Maya, but touch on topics of ancestor veneration, narco saints, and much more. Enjoy! Solomon Pakal https://www.instagram.com/Solomon_pakal/?__d=1 https:

E72 Panel discussion: A living Theurgic practice

Aug 08 2024 107 mins  
In this episode we are joined by Greg Shaw, PD Newman, Ronnie Pontiac, and Diane Zingale in a roundtable dialog to discuss our thoughts on the fundamental nature of Theurgy, and what could be unraveled regarding a living practice for the modern aspirant P.D Newman https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/P-D-Newman/210654539 Ronnie Pontiac https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors

E71 Mogg Morgan

Jul 20 2024 107 mins  
Today we spoke to author, practitioner, scholar, podcaster Mogg Morgan to discuss his occult background as well as his interests in the esoteric practices of East and West. Many interesting insights were shared during this deep discussion. https://mandrake.uk.net/moggmorgan/ https://www.youtube.com/@EgyptianMagick

E70 Mike Magee

Jun 19 2024 51 mins  
In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with author and esoteric practitioner, Mike Magee. We discussed Mr Magee's time studying under Kenneth Grant as well as his thoughts on tantric practice, Kali, folk sorcery and more.

E69 Gregory Shaw: Hellenic Tantra

Mar 18 2024 111 mins  
In this episode we welcome back Professor Greg Shaw to discuss his new book "Hellenic Tantra". This was a truly fascinating conversation which explored the ideas of embodied enlightenment from the perspective of the neoplationic theurgists and compared the practices with parallel tantric traditions. https://angelicopress.com/products/hellenic-tantra-the-gregory-shaw https://www

E68 Ronnie Pontiac : The Orphic Mysteries

Feb 19 2024 115 mins  
In this episode we speak with musician, author, and researcher Ronnie Pontiac to discuss all things Orphic. Mr Pontiac has released a new book with co-author Tamra Lucid "The Magic of the Orphic Hymns; A new translation for the modern mystic" which is a detailed survey into the history and practice of Orphism and provides valuable context and commentary for this extremely influenti

E67 PD Newman: Theurgy

Jan 16 2024 107 mins  
We had an extremely interesting discussion with author PD Newman pertaining to theurgic history, theory and practice spanning topics such as the pre-Socratics, the Homeric epics, Hermetism, Alchemy, Chaldean Hekate, Gnosticism, and much more.https://www.innertraditions.com/author/p-d-newmanhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Theurgy-Theory-and-Practice/P-D-Newman/9781644118368

E66 Gregory Peters: Yogini Magic

Dec 11 2023 93 mins  
In this episode we explore the mysterious topic of the Yogini with author and practitioner Gregory Peters. We discuss Gregory's journey and experience with these entities as well as their general nature and the possibility for individuals to potentially experience communion with them on a practical level. http://gregorypetersauthor.com/ The Original Falcon Press https://origina