Carl Abrahamsson

I’m on the Creativity & Consciousness podcast

October 12, 2024

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

October 11, 2024

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

October 8, 2024

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...

“Meetings” is now released

October 1, 2024

It is out. Are you in?Today my magical memoir Meetings with Remarkable Magicians – Life in the Occult Underground is published by Inner Traditions. It covers the time from magical awakenings (already in the cradle basically) and up until recently. The working title has been ”Two Times Saturn” as I now celebrate the passing of my second Saturn Return. In many ways, this book is literally ushering in a brand new phase for me.It’s been weird to write this autobiography, but in the best possible ways. Going through old diary notes from 1987 (when I started writing a diary) and onwards, correspondence, photos, objects, and of course the dear old memories in themselves was quite an experience. I can only quote Anaïs Nin: “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.”That said, I haven’t only done it for myself as a reminder of my delightfully blessed life. I have to an equal degree thought of the readers, in the hope they can find inspiration on these pages, as well as in...