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A release event for “meetings”
Come have fun with us at the FREE online release event for my new book: Join Carl Abrahamsson as he talks about his brand new magical autobiography Meetings with Remarkable Magicians: Life in the Occult Underground, followed by a Q & A and conversation with Vanessa Sinclair. In his this book, illustrating the possibilities of a life infused with magic, Abrahamsson reflects on his decades spent in the company of some of the most unconventional thinkers of the late-20th and early-21st centuries. Revealing how his immersion in both the underground and above-ground world of art and the occult only grew through his adolescence and into adulthood, the author details his involvement with psychedelic culture, the punk subculture, and numerous occult figures and organizations, including Genesis P-Orridge and Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth, Anton LaVey’s Church of Satan, the Ordo Templi Orientis, and a branch of the American Golden Dawn. Interwoven with his occult experiences and meetings...
I’m on the Creativity & Consciousness podcast
I’m on Jake Kobrin’s great Creativity & Consciousness podcast, talking about my new book MEETINGS WITH REMARKABLE MAGICIANS: (And everywhere else in the Pod-sphere) In this engaging conversation, Carl Abrahamsson shares his insights on the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and magic. He discusses his journey as an artist and occult explorer, emphasizing the importance of synchronicity, personal empowerment, and the acknowledgment of ancestors. Carl also dives into the definitions of magic, the need for transcendence, and the cultural fears surrounding occultism. He concludes with practical advice for those interested in exploring their own magical paths, highlighting the significance of meditation and personal reflection.Takeaways Carl emphasizes the importance of creativity and consciousness in his work. He views his publishing projects as a cultural backbone in his life. Carl’s journey into magic began in his teenage years, influenced by his cultured upbringing...
I’m on Darkness Radio again
I’m on the Darkness Radio podcast talking about my new book Meetings with Remarkable Magicians, plus Source Magic, Individuation, Origins, Magical Training, etc. The book is available here: #darknessradio #occulture #sourcemagic #meetingswithremarkablemagicians #innertraditions #carlabrahamsson
Vanessa’s upcoming class
Don’t miss Vanessa’s coming four session class in December: The Magical Films of Iconic Director Tim Burton. Sign up today: Join Dr. Vanessa Sinclair for a deep dive into the films one of the most beloved and iconic directors of our time, Tim Burton. With his fantastic stories, unforgettable characters, and whimsical sets, Burton’s style is immediately recognizable. For decades he has given voice to the weirdos and outcasts, the kids who never quite fit in. As Winona Ryder recently said when Burton was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, “[Burton] made being a weird girl not just okay, but something to celebrate and even kind of cool.” Dr. Sinclair will take course participants on a journey through the breadth and depth of Burton’s oeuvre, from early classics like Edward Scissorhands (1990), Batman Returns (1992), and The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) to recent hits Beetlejuice (2024) and Wednesday (2022–present). A true artist and auteur, Burton has remarked that...