#30 - Jinkx Monsoon, Drag Sorceress Superstar
Episode description
Jinkx Monsoon is an internationally beloved drag queen, and the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5. The character of Jinkx is a combination of many powerful femme personas, and is also informed by performer Jerick Hoffer’s real-life witchcraft practice both on and off-stage. A tremendously gifted comedian, actor, and singer, Hoffer performs in and out of drag worldwide, and as Jinkx Monsoon, they have recorded such albums as The Ginger Snapped and The Inevitable Album.
On this episode, Jinkx discusses the magic of drag, the influence of witchcraft, and the ways in which they’ve come to master the art of illusion, identity, and integration.
Pam also talks about the significance of The Magician tarot card and answers a listener question about how to find a coven.
Our sponsors for this episode are Weiser Books, Sanctuary, and Mithras Candle.