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Magic in the United States

Magic in the United States

A weekly Society, Culture and Documentary podcast
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Magic in the United States

Magic in the United States

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Magic in the United States

Magic in the United States

Magic in the United States

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It’s the 1970s and New York City’s queer scene is vibrant and organizing itself after the Stonewall Riots of 1969. Meanwhile, Wicca — a form of contemporary witchcraft — is gaining traction as the new religious movement of the hour. Edmund Bucz
Flowers. The first ripe berries. Love songs.They're all symbols of springtime, and they're found on shrines and altars across the U.S. to gods, goddesses, spirits, and ancestors. But is this magic, religion, spirituality — or something else e
Now in its third season, *A Little Juju *is dedicated to “Black Ass spirituality, community, and witchy womanist insights into healing and culture.” In this episode excerpt, host Juju Bae — now Osunfunmilola - shares the story of her amazing tr
Reverend Erik L. Arneson’s podcast Arnemancy covers all things occult and esoteric. This includes a nine-part series on Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa and his influential 1531 text Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Almost 500 years later, it’s stil
We’ll be back in a few months with the next season of Magic in the United States, but in the meantime, enjoy this excerpt from the podcast Dine with the Divine. In this episode, host Ashley interviews author David Shi about North Asian Shamanis
We’ll be back this spring with a new season of Magic in the United States, but in the meantime, enjoy this guest episode from Seeking Witchcraft. In this episode, host Ashley interviews Gardnerian High Priestess and initiate of the Ordo Templi
We’ll be back with more Magic in the United States this Spring, but in the meantime, enjoy this excerpt from the latest episode of The Kitchen Sisters Present: Lou Reed's Tai Chi“Lou Reed, musician, rock icon, poet, leader of the legendary Ve
Asian Americans represent a vast diaspora within the United States, but many have been separated from the traditional folk healing and shamanic practices of their ancestors. Something is changing that, and some GenX and Millennial Asian America
Hoodoo’s origin lies in resistance and survival. Developed by enslaved Black Americans during the antebellum South, Hoodoo, Rootwork, and Conjure practitioners provided medical care and protection. These practices continued to evolve under the
Perhaps the most famous magician of all time, Harry Houdini, had a complicated lifelong relationship with Spiritualist mediums. Spiritualism was as well-known in the United States as the great illusionist, himself, but schemers used seances to
Pennsylvania Dutch powwower Nelson D. Rehmeyer was murdered in 1928. The Philadelphia Record called the murder trial “the weirdest and most curiously fascinating [trial] in the history of modern jurisprudence.” Because Rehmeyer’s killers feared
It’s the late 1980s. With a computer, modem, and phone line, you can  log into PODSnet – the Pagan and Occult Distribution System network. It’s an early BBS, or Bulletin Board System, and for the first time, users could communicate with like-mi
In this episode, we’ll meet two fascinating people who are remixing beliefs, spirituality, and religion every day. Dr. Rev. Aaron Davis is a minister and hospice worker. He is also a practitioner of Lucumi, Espiritismo, and a Rootworker. Thorn
Embark on an otherworldly journey from the rustic farms of Pennsylvania to bewitching California with Magic in the United States. Discover the witches, wizards, charmers, and healers of America’s most misunderstood practices. Hear the remarkabl
Discover the hidden magical realms of the United States. From modern sorcerous practices to the age-old blending of religion and spirituality, the mystical and mysterious are happening all around us. Join host Heather Freeman on October 24th to
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