Rituals

Enrollment is now open. Inquire within! This week, Em and Christine have a metaphorical trampoline hang to ponder the universe. What does it all MEAN? Luckily, they have a secret society — whose philosophical roots date back to ancient Egypt — to help ‘em out. But just because we’re pursuing some big answers doesn’t mean there are no mysteries here. Examine the nebulous origins, mysterious founder, and transcendent beliefs of... the Rosicrucians 🌹

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Will the real Nick Flamel please stand up? This week Christine and Em discuss the alchemist famed for 1) finding a sacred object and 2) using it to turn lead into gold. He was born in the 14th century, but tbh he’s probably still alive. If your knowledge of this real-life figure begins and ends with Harry Potter, get ready for a deep dive. This is the life and legacy of... Nicolas Flamel and the Philosopher’s Stone 💎

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Do we detect the slightest chill in the air? This week Christine and Em dial up the goosebumps to discuss the devoted pets of witches — and let’s make one thing clear from the jump. These aren’t just cute, loyal fur babies. They’re spooky little demons! Allegedly controlled by an evil spirit, they had way more tricks up their sleeves than “sit” and “stay.” Take a walk through the blood-spotted history of... familiars 🐈‍⬛

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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Two sly sisters who’ve kept us guessing for centuries... This week, Christine and Em hunt for truth in the story of Maggie and Kate Fox, who claimed the knocks they heard every night were coming from beyond the grave. Was this duo truly supernaturally gifted, or simply *incredible* at putting on a show? See if you can spot the tricks of... the Fox sisters 👯

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Cool aunts, saints’ body parts, and inescapable demonic possession — this episode has truly got it all. Christine and Em rewind the true* story behind the 1973 horror film, The Exorcist. Is it a tale so chilling your ears will frost over? You gotta listen to find out. Let’s get into the allegedly real-life exorcism of a young boy named Ronald Hunkeler... aka, the infamous Roland Doe 👿

*maybe completely made-up

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It's magicians vs. mediums in today’s episode! Em and Christine conjure the life of Harry Houdini and his relentless crusade against his enemies, aka 20th-century Spiritualists. What was at the root of his hatred? How far would he go to expose them as frauds? We’ve got plenty of petty feuding, impassioned takedowns, and one juicy conspiracy theory up our sleeves... Come one, come all! 🪄

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He was a showman, psychic, and tabloid publisher we *really* wanted to like... until he started befriending Nazis and advising Hitler. Today Em and Christine unpack the life of “Europe’s greatest clairvoyant” to examine how exactly he became the “Prophet of the Third Reich.” These are the predictions, circus shows, and supremely unfortunate life decisions of... Erik Jan Hanussen 🤡

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A mysterious lady invites you over to check out her magical cabinet. Wyd? Well, one option is to go back to her place and conjure the ghost of a long-dead sorcerer! Today, Christine and Em are conjuring the life of a mid-1800s seminary student whose faith led him straight into radical socialism and the occult. He was a troublemaker who was convicted on charges like “preaching impiety” and “subversion” while writing influential books. Get to know the man behind the magic... Éliphas Lévi 🐐

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Now *that* is a malevolent look... This week Em and Christine take an around-the-world tour of Evil Eye lore! How much power is there in a hostile stare? And what happens if you’re on the receiving end? (Spoiler: nothing good!) From ancient amulets to modern accessories, Em and Christine are making heads and tails out of the “little blue eyeball-lookin’ thing” that wields so much force 👁️

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A proponent of free love in the 1800s? Sign us up!!! This week, Em and Christine introduce a man who lived *many* lives. He was a barber, doctor, occultist, spiritualist, and writer whose pen name was “The Rosicrucian.” So yeah, this guy ruled. And yet his legacy’s been largely ignored, likely due to racism. Em takes Christine through the visions, writings, and arcane science of... Paschal Beverly Randolph 🍻

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