Into the Dark dies all fiery with a glorious bang. Medium, diviner, and witch Dakota Hendrix talks about growing up a witch in a Christian cult, making it to New York and becoming a top makeup artist, becoming a professional reader, ancestor worship, and much much more. You can learn more about them on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/genderterrorism/) and instagram (https://www.instagram.com/azraea/) Also check out https://www.facebook.com/swcurios/ ; and Witch and the Wolf ; and Black Hand C...
Nov 28, 2017•59 min
Occultist, artist, and performer Mani C. Price (manitheuncanny.com) talks about her magical journey, altars, ritual, spirit paintings, and more. Into the Dark also makes a solid stab at tackling the relationship between magic and mental health and wellness. Resources for mental health treatment include: https://therapysafetynet.org/resources/additional-resources-uninsured/ https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-...
Nov 03, 2017•54 min
Occult scholar and practitioner Fred Jennings pops by for a randomized (in honor of Chaos Magic) interview. We talk about magic and the law, magic and activism, alchemy, chaos magic, ritual, and a chrome extension Fred made having to do with indigo children. ALSO: If you are in or near the great city of New York, consider going to Psychedelic Horror Show, an art exhibition with performances and featuring Mani C. Price, who I interviewed for a future episode. October 27th, with ticket proceeds do...
Oct 20, 2017•59 min
It's a two-interview kind of day at Into the Dark. 1st: Scholar and Occultist Ivo Dominguez Jr. talks about the New Alexandrian Library, an occult repository of books, pamphlets, and correspondence from magical and occult figures. Ivo also talks about the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel and his new books on astrology and developing your psychic abilities. You can learn more about Ivo and these organizations here: http://www.newalexandrianlibrary.com/ http://www.sacredwheel.org/ http://www.ivodoming...
Oct 07, 2017•59 min
Writer, editor, and witch Lisa Marie Basile comes to talk about the magazine she founded, witchcraft, writing, her new novel, death, ritual, and feminism. The time William S. Burroughs tried to curse a coffee shop also comes up. You can learn more about Lisa Marie Basile and her magazine Luna Luna: http://www.lunalunamagazine.com/ https://twitter.com/lisamariebasile http://www.lisambasile.com/ Lisa Marie Basile is an editor, writer and poet living in NYC. She is the founding editor-in-chief of L...
Sep 22, 2017•59 min
Sorcerer–Scholar Alexander Cummins comes on to talk about Saint Cyprian (the patron saint of witchcraft), necromancy, divination, geomancy, his time as a sorcerer for music festivals, the ethics of love spells, and his current research on a grimoire from 1567 and the magicians' notes on which spirits and ghosts they summoned to write it. You can learn more about Alexander Cummins at his site: www.alexandercummins.com get a reading or consultation from him at http://alexander-cummins.squarespace....
Sep 08, 2017•7 min
Into the Dark talks to Lucina Stone (winner of two International Latino Book Awards for Best Sci/Fi novel and Best New Author) about Brujas, Mexican witchcraft, her novel Santa Muerte, and her spiritual journey. Cooper also describes how to curse someone using a mirror box. You should check out Lucina's essay about Mexican witchcraft at Luna Luna (http://www.lunalunamagazine.com/dark/mexican-white-magic) and her novel Santa Muerta (https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Muerte-Daniela-Story-Book-ebook/dp/...
Aug 29, 2017•20 min
Susan Hwang, founder of the Bushwick Book Club (http://bushwickbookclub.com/) Brooklyn musician extraoridinaire talks to Into the Dark about vortex healing and her journey as someone who didn't really go in for magic and the like until she saw it work. She also does a ritual to cleanse the studio. Learn more about Susan and her work here: http://bushwickbookclub.com/ https://lusterlit.bandcamp.com/ http://www.emellemd.com/team/ and contact her on facebook to learn more about BushWitch. You can a...
Aug 17, 2017•59 min
Into the Dark talks to Callum Hutchings about the occult practices of Thailand, which include occult tattoos, amulets, dead children, and much much more. Occult tattoos are discussed more generally. A listener question about the St. Louis Arch (Is it a Stargate?) is also addressed. Learn more about the occult practices of Thailand at: https://amuletforums.com/ https://www.thethaioccult.com/ http://www.buddhamagic.net/ Also check out Callum's article on Kuman Thong (Golden Child) at https://thaio...
Jul 14, 2017•59 min
Into the Dark sits down with writer, editor, and bruja Leza Cantoral to talk Chaos Magick, sex magick, growing up in Mexico, evolutionary biology, Aleister Crowley, Carl Jung, and times she's hexed people. You can listen to Leza's podcast Get Lit with Leza at getlitwithleza.podbean.com and get her book Cartoons in the Suicide Forest on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Leza-Cantoral/e/B01MQUS269). You should also check out Clash Media at yesclash.com and find Leza on facebook, twitter, instagram, a...
Jun 17, 2017•59 min
On this episode, Into the Dark talks using magic in politics with Michael M. Hughes who led a mass ritual to bind Donald Trump. We then talk with Douglas Lucas about his record label Arcana Machine which features releases from two occult-inspired musical acts, Kenneth Anger and Brian Butler's Technicolor Skull and Vanessa Sinclair and Carl Abrahamsson's Cut to Fit the Mouth. Douglas also talks about his magical journey, chaos magic, sonic sigils, ritual magic, and more. You can learn more about ...
Jun 08, 2017•47 min
Into the Dark gets into a pagan precursor to Easter and talks banishing spells including one to get rid of a rat or mouse. Hope Diamond also joins us to talk about her magical practice and spiritual journey. Listener Question: Is there a magic way to get rid of rat or mouse? You can learn more about Hope Diamond on her site (cultofhope.com) and on her instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cultofhope/). Books she mentioned during the interview included: The Satanic Witch — Anton LaVey The Art of S...
Apr 23, 2017•59 min
Filmmaker and producer Jonathan Phelps talks with Into the Dark about his meditation and ritual practices. We also get into the relationship between occult practice and creative pursuits, as well as tools for occult practice (e.g. Jonathan's crystal helmet). You can learn more about Jonathan and his projects at http://muckfilm.com/ http://www.ravacon.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MuckrakerProductions https://vimeo.com/jonathanphelps http://www.ursidaeparade.com/ and as always, send your ques...
Mar 26, 2017•59 min
This episode features two anonymous interviews about magic using emojis and shape-shifting Navajo witches called skinwalkers. We also get into how to make sigils for your own purposes. For more information on skinwalkers, check out these two interviews I didn't do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWOQuf02J3w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG5yRQCowwA Send your questions to IntoTheDarkRFB@gmail.com #magic #skinwalkers #emoji #emojimagic #tumblrmagic #sigil #chaosmagic
Feb 27, 2017•57 min
Halsey Snow (Acktarian) of the Vywamus Foundation joins us to discuss channeling and the guide he channels, Vywamus. Different groups thought to worship The Devil are also discussed, as is some NYC Witchcraft News. Listener Questions: Is there a difference between Satanism and Devil Worship? Is there a legal way to nullify pacts with The Devil? You can learn more about Halsey Snow, Vywamus, and the Vywamus Foundation at http://www.vywamusfoundation.com/ As always, send questions to IntoTheDarkRF...
Jan 20, 2017•59 min
Since there wasn't enough time to talk about pacts with The Devil during the normal broadcast, here is a podcast-only extrasode. You can see an image of Urbain Grandier's alleged pact with The Devil (and others) here: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/UrbainPact2.jpg/224px-UrbainPact2.jpg and another supposed infernal pact here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deal_with_the_Devil#/media/File:Haitzmann_pakt.jpg Send questions to IntoTheDarkRFB@gmail.com Note: Emeril Lagasse d...
Jan 20, 2017•20 min
Astrologer Frederick Steinmann stops by to talk about astrology, the role it can play in relationships and job matters, the role it has played in his life, and its relationship with Tarot and mainstream Christianity. He also explains what this whole Mercury in Retrograde thing is. Listener Questions Discussed: House Spirits: What are those? Resources: The Tradition of Household Spirits: Ancestral Lore and Practices: Claude Lecouteux History, Prophecy, and the Stars: The Christian Astrology of Pi...
Dec 24, 2016•59 min
Walter Stephens, currently a visiting professor at Yale, talks about renaissance witch trials and theories of witchcraft, including sex with demons, riding brooms, and succubi and incubi. Into the Dark can't recommend his book, Demon Lovers, enough for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and witch trials. It is detailed, accessible, and relevant to our times. Laws related to ghosts, how to cleanse a home of spirits, and a healing spell are also discussed. Into the Dark also delves int...
Nov 24, 2016•57 min
Medium Karyn Crisis joins us and talks mediumship, talking to the dead, Italy's history of witchery, and shape shifting. Eric Newman also pops in to talk about his new show, Pull Request, which joins Radio Free Brooklyn November 20th. Into the Dark also faces an array of technical difficulties, some of which have survived the editing process. You can learn more about Karyn Crisis at http://www.karyncrisisheals.com/ You should also check out cyber wizard Joshua Madara's work at http://hyperritual...
Oct 15, 2016•59 min
Melissa Madara, co-owner of Catland and magical consultant, stops by. Catland is a store and event space serving practitioners from all magical traditions and anyone seeking to improve their spiritual life. We talk chaos magic, running a magic shop and event space, Croatian Gypsy magic, scrying with champagne, altars, hauntings, house spirits, witches' familiars, magical work–life balance, the manticore, cats, Jung, dream work, and Stephen King. Take-home point: If you're creeping yourself out, ...
Sep 17, 2016•59 min
Burlesque Dancer, Sex Magician, and Witch Veronica Varlow talks sex magic and mirror magic, and explains a love spell. We also cover spells to make a man impotent and whether necromancy for severed limbs is possible. Learn more about Veronica's upcoming performances and classes in witchcraft at dangerdame.com and dangerdiary.com. Follow her on instagram and twitter @veronicavarlow You can see the study on healing broken bones in dogs at http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.53...
Aug 21, 2016•59 min
Edward from Riven Barrow Glass talks about her process, divination, ritual, and Xena Warrior Princess. We also answer listener questions about developing your telekinetic powers, defending yourself from magical attack, and using a Ouija board in space. Learn more about Edward and Riven Barrow Glass at https://www.etsy.com/shop/rivenbarrowglass and on Instagram at @rivenbarrowglass. As always, send us your questions and comments at IntoTheDarkRFB [at] gmail [dot] com and on twitter at @CooperWilh...
Jul 16, 2016•58 min
Swan Drsti talks Tarot and the IChing, an interview with a rat (Sheila) about the NBA finals, and listener letters. The magical properties of cheese are discussed, as are cannibalism, menstruation, and a wide swath of divination methods. Follow Swan: https://twitter.com/inkandworm http://www.inkandworm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/swandrsti/ (Ink and Worm is on Radio Free Brooklyn Sundays at 2pm) Follow me if you want www.twitter.com/cooperwilhelm Books and resources: Greek divination; a study...
Jun 20, 2016•59 min
