If you should decide to delve deeper into mentalism please respect the craft and keep the secrets secret. Mentalism is a style of psychological magic that focuses on the audiences imagination and intuition. For those who are serious about this…
Ever wondered if you could peek into someone's mind, not with magic, but with a bit of psychology and keen observation? As a mentalist, my tools aren't smoke and mirrors, but perception and misdirection. One of my favourite, subtle techniques…
Although the word ‘magus’ refers to ancient Persian magicians and astrologers, the surname Magus has a number of different origins. In the rugged and historically rich Borderlands of Scotland and England, the surname Magus finds its earliest recorded lineage among…
The Vegvísir, a captivating symbol with eight swirling spokes radiating from a center point, has become a modern-day emblem of guidance and protection. Often dubbed the "Viking compass," it whispers of ancient journeys and forgotten magic. But what lies beneath…
Surrealism and Witchcraft: An Exhibition Review The LAMB Gallery's latest exhibition, Surrealism and Witchcraft, features the works of 11 female artists who use Surrealism's imaginative and dreamlike techniques to explore themes of witchcraft, spirituality, and the female experience. The exhibition…
Filmmakers Maya Deren and Kenneth Anger reinvented cinema as an occult artform, creating a cinematic magic that could only exist on screen. Both moved towards a radical re-imagining of sexuality and gender; both began their careers within a West Coast…
The human mind is a fascinating entity, capable of extraordinary feats beyond our conventional understanding. One such phenomenon that has captivated the imagination of people for centuries is Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP). Often depicted in popular culture and the subject of…
'Tarot and Psychology: Spectrums of Possibility' by Arthur Rosengarten is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores the intersection between Tarot and psychology. Rosengarten, a psychologist and Tarot expert, delves into the deep connections between these two disciplines, offering a…
Anyone who has spent time with the Tarot can't help but wonder if they are imbued with some mystical or spiritual power. Too often, it seems that the randomly chosen cards align perfectly with the aspect of our life we…
Synchronicity, a concept introduced by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, refers to meaningful coincidences that occur in our lives. It suggests that random events can be viewed as interconnected and imbued with deeper significance. When discussing synchronicity in the context of…