Something dark happened during the mushroom ceremony, and it shook me to the core. Over the next few days, I try to make sense of it all. What did I really experience?

The group kicked off the day with a sunrise ceremony at the Temple of Isis, but things quickly heated up as Jerry drew the attention of the police and officials. After a stop at Kom Ombo, I had another chat with Jerry before joining a mushroom ceremony to wrap up the day.

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Another absurd day documenting security reactions at Egypt's temples. Started with the regular armed escort (apparently someone reported the Star Magic group for "healing"), but Abu Simbel guards took it to another level. First they said no speaking, then when I complied, they freaked out because I closed my eyes. Every attempt to film turned into a new rule - no strange languages, no standing still, no advertising... just endless conflicting restrictions from increasingly agitated guards.

Think this was meant to be a normal tourist spot with some impressive ancient statues. Instead, I got a front-row seat to the bizarre dance between temple authorities and spiritual tourism. Between the assault rifles, secret police, and guards debating whether I can film in a major tourist site - just another weird day accidentally documenting Egypt's temple control system.

Even market shopping came with a full police escort - seems that Star Magic group's reputation preceded them after someone reported them for "healing" at other sites. Between the armed convoy through the desert and the constant supervision inside Abu Simbel, it's becoming clear just how seriously Egypt takes control of these ancient spaces.

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Surveillance of the Star Magic group has reached unprecedented levels in Aswan - they're now being tracked by army personnel, international police, national police, local police, and plain-clothes officers. All because someone reported them for "healing people in Egypt" - which turns out to be illegal here.

Jerry Sergeant finally revealed why he believes the group is under such intense scrutiny: Egypt strictly controls spiritual practices at ancient sites. A simple market trip turned surreal with 15+ armed officers following the tour group. The escalation has been dramatic - from basic monitoring in Cairo to what now feels like a full military operation.

Even browsing tourist shops and taking boat trips now comes with an armed escort. Picture this: tourists shopping for crystals and oils while surrounded by assault rifles and secret service-style surveillance. According to Jerry, their light language and activations fall into a "grey area" officials can't quite categorize as meditation, prayer, or ritual.

Caught on camera: officers debating whether to stop my filming - in a regular tourist market! This story has evolved beyond covering a spiritual tour into documentation of something far more significant. From Cairo to Luxor to Aswan, I've witnessed an extraordinary escalation of control.

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Woke up to a misty Nile morning heading to Edfu Temple, when our Star Magic group's peaceful journey took an unexpected turn. What started as 2 police officers has escalated to 8-10 armed guards with assault rifles trailing our movements. Their focus is specifically on our guide Jerry Sergeant, actively preventing meditation or spiritual practices at the temples.

At Edfu Temple, I discovered something striking - large sections of hieroglyphs deliberately scored out, with primitive tool marks contrasting against the original precise carvings. While filming, I caught police photographing our group (90% women tourists) and discussing whether to stop my recording. Their claim of "just for our safety" doesn't add up after 5 days of surveillance across Cairo, Luxor, and Edfu.

The temple itself is extraordinary - massive Horus statues, astronomical ceiling carvings, and architecture that defies explanation. But any attempt to gather as a group or stand still too long gets quickly shut down. Despite the intimidation tactics, I captured incredible footage of both the temple's details and our police "escort" doing their Reservoir Dogs walk.

For anyone considering a Star Magic tour in Egypt - be aware that authorities are actively monitoring and restricting these activities at ancient sites. This strange journey continues...

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From tourist to target - my incredible 10-day Egyptian journey took an unexpected turn when our spiritual tour group caught the attention of local authorities at the Pyramids of Giza. What began as peaceful meditation near these ancient wonders quickly escalated into a tense standoff with armed police, raising questions about who really controls access to Egypt's sacred sites.

Join me as I share this firsthand account of being monitored, followed, and nearly arrested while traveling with Star Magic Healing through Cairo. Was this just standard security, or is there something deeper happening at these mysterious monuments?

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