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Episode 253 – Researching Magic in the US with Heather Freeman

Let’s Get Nerdy (and Witchy)

Summary: Cory chats with Heather D. Freeman, host of the Magic in the United States podcast and academic researcher to talk about the road to witchcraft, the role of art and occulture, and why magic is so important to understanding U.S. history.

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You can find out more about Heather’s work through her LinkTree.

We also recommend checking out the Magic in the United States podcast as well, of course!

The transcript for this episode is available on our Transcripts page.

Some upcoming publications from us:

Please consider ordering our collaborative book Conjuring the Commonplace: A Guide to Everyday Enchantment and Junk Drawer Magic from 1000Volt Press! It’s available for purchase on Bookshop, Amazon, or from your local bookstore!

You can now buy Cory’s book, New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic! (also available from Amazon) and the recent release Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic as well (also available on Amazon)!

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Episode 232 – Live from Mystic South 2023

We share our recent experiences at the Mystic South conference

We share our experiences at our most recent magical conference

Summary: We talk about the experience of attending Mystic South (one of our favorite gatherings), as well as workshops, social interactions, meeting listeners, and more!

Producer for this show: This episode is supported by ALL our Patreon listeners! Thank you all for everything you do!

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We highly recommend checking out Mystic South and considering attending next year!

We also mention Carmanda Arts Things, the Doodle Tarot, and Owlkeyme Arts among the many excellent vendors.

The transcript for this episode is available on our Transcripts page. [EDIT: This episode does not currently have a transcript, but transcripts of most episodes are available at that link]

Some upcoming publications from us:

Cory just recently celebrated the release of Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic, out now! Also be on the lookout for our upcoming collaborative book Conjuring the Commonplace: A Guide to Everyday Enchantment and Junk Drawer Magic also coming in 2023 from 1000Volt Press.

Please note that clicking on links may provide some monetary compensation to New World Witchery.

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Promos and Music: Title music is “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos. All music is licensed from Audio Socket (#35954).

Episode 209 – American Spiritual Renaissance with Thea Wirsching

We dig into North American history and examine the 19th century period known as the “American Renaissance” with scholar, astrologer, and author Thea Wirsching

Summary: We dig into North American history and examine the 19th century period known as the “American Renaissance” with scholar, astrologer, and author Thea Wirsching. Come explore the legacy of figures like Paschal Beverly Randolph, Herman Melville, and the Fox Sisters as we look at the spiritual and magical sides of this era.

Producer for this show: This episode is supported by listener Jennifer C. Your unwavering support earns you the honorary title of Wicked (and Wonderful) Witch of the New World Witchery Burned Over District. Thanks to Jennifer for your support of this episode and for your ongoing support of New World Witchery.

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You can find Thea Wirsching’s work via her websites, The Pluto Babe and The American Renaissance Tarot. You can also order The American Renaissance Tarot online or through your local bookstore. She also has a chapter on Pamela Coleman Smith in the Palgrave Library of Esoterica: Essays on Women in Esotericism book.

We talk about a LOT of books this episode! Some to check out include:

Radical Spirits by Ann Braude
A Republic of Mind and Spirit by Catherine Albanese
Lily Dale by Christine Wicker
Occult America by Mitch Horowitz

You can now buy Cory’s book, New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic! (also available from Amazon)

Please note that clicking on links may provide some monetary compensation to New World Witchery.

Image via Pixabay (Used under CC 2.0 License, modified by New World Witchery)

Promos and Music: Title music is “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos. All music is licensed from Audio Socket. Additional music includes songs by Human Factor and Randall Crisman, all licensed from Audio Socket. Some additional music by Kevin Macleod, used under a CC 2.0 Attribution license (via FreeMusicArchive).

Please consider supporting us by purchasing our promotional items in the New World Witchery Threadless shop or by joining our Patreon supporters.

If you like us AND you like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, you will love our new show: Myth Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast, now available through all the podcatchers! Please think about checking out our Audible Trial program. Visit Audibletrial.com/newworldwitchery to get your free trial of Audible, where you can download over 180,000 titles (including some narrated by Cory). Your purchases help support this show, and there’s no obligation to continue after the free trial