New World Witchery -The Folk Magician's Notebook

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Episode 123 – Everyday Magical Objects Revisited Feb 16, 2018

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Summary: We dig back into the listener suggestions for everyday magical objects and look at another round of commonplace (or uncommonplace) items and how they can fit into a magical practice. Everything from the dapper gentlewitch’s accessories to photosensitive paper makes it into this one, so we hope you enjoy! Please check out our … Continue reading "Episode 123 – Everyday Magical Objects Revisited"

Episode 122 – Divining the New Year Jan 18, 2018

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Summary: We launch our eighth year of podcasting with an episode that looks forward to the coming months through divination. Lots and lots of divination! Laine and Cory try out several different divinatory methods (some they’ve used before, and some they haven’t), then break down what they see in the cards, beans, bones, or stones … Continue reading "Episode 122 – Divining the New Year"

Episode 121 – Yuletide Fear! 2017 (The Statue) Dec 21, 2017

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Summary: We return to a place you should already have forgotten (and we know if you haven’t) in our eerie, time-twisting tale for the 2017 holiday season. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the … Continue reading "Episode 121 – Yuletide Fear! 2017 (The Statue)"

Episode 120 – Yuletide Cheer! 2017 Dec 21, 2017

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Summary: In our Yuletide episode, we listen to carols (and of course some wassails), hear a story about an ember-eating ancient creature, and share listener greetings for the season. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards … Continue reading "Episode 120 – Yuletide Cheer! 2017"

Episode 119 – Of Cauldrons and Sigils with Laura Tempest Zakroff Dec 15, 2017

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Summary: We discuss all sorts of topics as we bring on author, dancer, artist, and all around righteous witch Laura Tempest Zakroff. We hear her takes on the many forms of cauldrons (you have more in your house than you know), sigils, and contemporary methods for traditional witchcraft. We also look at a strange and … Continue reading "Episode 119 – Of Cauldrons and Sigils with Laura Tempest Zakroff"

Episode 118 – The Satanic Panic Nov 30, 2017

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Summary: TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with some sensitive and difficult concepts including child abuse. Please take care of yourself and do not listen if that will cause you harm. In this episode, we are tackling the historical and cultural phenomenon of the Satanic Panic that occurred during the last half of the twentieth century. … Continue reading "Episode 118 – The Satanic Panic"

Episode 117 – Everyday Magical Objects Nov 15, 2017

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Summary: This is the episode in which we tackle some of the many wonderful submissions to our “everyday magical object” contest. We’ve got ideas for cat whiskers, subway coins, and skeleton keys, among others, and we’ll be introducing plans for our new segment. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the … Continue reading "Episode 117 – Everyday Magical Objects"

Episode 116 – Spooky Stories Live! 2017 Oct 31, 2017

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Summary: For our recent live broadcast/group chat, we brought on two of our supporters—AthenaBeth and Heather—to share their spookiest encounters. Then we all discussed other spooky stories sent in by listeners, and the eerie #DearDavid phenomenon. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar … Continue reading "Episode 116 – Spooky Stories Live! 2017"

Special Episode – The Talking Board Oct 27, 2017

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Summary: In our third October 2017 #AllHallowsRead tale, we’re turning to a familiar trope: the slumber party séance with a Ouija board. Of course, this being October and the month of spooky stories, things do not turn out all that well for those using the Talking Board. Play: Download: Special Episode – The Talking … Continue reading "Special Episode – The Talking Board"

Special Episode – Can Peter Play? Oct 13, 2017

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Summary: Our second #AllHallowsRead episode is about a game almost everyone has played: tag. Only this time, we’re playing in the dark, and a new player arrives just in time to cause a few chills. Play: Download: Special Episode – Can Peter Play -Sources- I’ve adapted this version based on several similar tag … Continue reading "Special Episode – Can Peter Play?"