Topic: Grimoires

Grimoires comes up in 32 chapters across 30 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from April 2013 to September 2026.

April 2013 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 32:48 - 36:20

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Gordon White's Final Course on Jesus and Magical Legacy

James from RuneSoup is set to release Gordon White's final course, which focuses on the historical and magical figure of Jesus. The host notes the irony of White's last work being on Jesus and expresses interest in how it will cover Merovingian bloodlines and the Greys. The segment concludes the introduction to the clip show, framing White's unfinished "Dot" trilogy as a symbolic ellipses and inviting listeners to hear his "witty wisdom."

Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state
• 30:50 - 34:02

Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state

Liber Vaccae and the Human-Skinned Creature Ritual

Greg Carlwood reads a disturbing ritual from the *Liber Vaccae* (The Book of the Cow), a 9th-century Arabic grimoire falsely attributed to Plato. The ritual describes the creation of a skinless, human-faced creature through the insemination of a cow with human semen and "sunstone." Metzger reacts to the biological impossibility of the ritual, suggesting it may have been a "con man" test or a psychological operation to see what depravities people would commit.

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Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator
• 34:58 - 36:33

Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator

Monroe Code, Pain Management and Suppressed Grimoires

Greg Carlwood shares a personal anecdote about using the Monroe code "55515" for pain management during a hospital stay. The discussion touches on how historical authorities suppressed "codes" found in grimoires. These hidden protocols for interacting with reality are compared to the classified research conducted by the CIA.

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Todd Elliott | The Cunning Farmer: Magical Timing, Ritual Practice, & Land Spirits
• 14:09 - 16:40

Todd Elliott | The Cunning Farmer: Magical Timing, Ritual Practice, & Land Spirits

Relationship Between Magic, Prayer, and Miracles

The hosts examine the thin line between magic and religious prayer, noting that Catholic saints are essentially practitioners who performed miracles. Magic is described as a more focused and particular form of petition where the practitioner has a higher expectation of results. Success in both magic and prayer is attributed to the strength of the practitioner's belief and the alignment of their will.

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles
• 51:11 - 54:13

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles

The Legacy of Rune Soup Academic Courses

In response to a listener question, Greg Carlwood identifies the high-quality, academic-level courses on Rune Soup as White's primary legacy. He praises White's ability to provide professional structure to obscure subjects like fairies, tarot, and grimoires. White's goal was to prepare his "minions" to navigate chaotic times better than any other community.

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Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 1:05:50 - 1:11:01

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class

Glamour, Makeup as Magic and the Watchers

The etymology of the word "glamour" is traced back to "grammar" and the French "grimoire," meaning a book of magic or spells. Dr. Lynn suggests that the heavy makeup and "glamour" used by figures like Erica Kirk and Melania Trump may be a form of enchantment or illusion magic. She references the myth of the Watchers teaching women how to wear makeup as a form of "black magic" intended to cast spells on observers.

RamX | Hidden Codes of Our Scripted Reality, The UFO/Occult Overlap, & Grimoire Patterns
• 20:03 - 26:09

RamX | Hidden Codes of Our Scripted Reality, The UFO/Occult Overlap, & Grimoire Patterns

AI-Assisted Occult Protocols, Enochian Cipher and Grimoire Analysis

Rom X describes a methodology for contacting non-human intelligences using AI to process 16 historical grimoires, including the Picatrix and the Lesser Key of Solomon. By filtering ritual instructions through an occult layer and using Enochian ciphers, a digital signal was sent to receive responses. AI models like Claude and GPT were utilized to interpret the resulting data while attempting to rule out standard LLM hallucinations.

Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies, Demon Alchemy, & The Roswell-crucians
• 14:08 - 18:28

Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies, Demon Alchemy, & The Roswell-crucians

Writing and Language, The Original Trojan Horse

Chris Knowles identifies writing as the original "Trojan horse" technology that allowed a priestly class to dictate and recreate reality. Referencing Alan Moore’s views on "spelling" as "spellcraft," the conversation explores how written language imposes narratives that the human brain was not naturally designed to process at modern volumes. This information avalanche is described as a form of ancient magic that continues to determine the human experience of the world.

Juan Ayala | Occultis Mundi, Homunculus History, & The Rooster Ritual of the Liber Vaccae
• 25:58 - 30:09

Juan Ayala | Occultis Mundi, Homunculus History, & The Rooster Ritual of the Liber Vaccae

Liber Vacui, 9th Century Arabic Grimoires and Forbidden Rituals

The Liber Vacui is a 9th-century Arabic grimoire containing instructions for magical operations, including weather control and the creation of rational animals. Scholars like Lynn Thorndike historically refused to translate portions of the text due to its perceived blasphemy, while David Pingree labeled it a demonic manual. Modern AI tools are now being used to translate these fragmented manuscripts that were previously hidden within medical texts.

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Juan Ayala | Occultis Mundi, Homunculus History, & The Rooster Ritual of the Liber Vaccae
• 30:09 - 33:51

Juan Ayala | Occultis Mundi, Homunculus History, & The Rooster Ritual of the Liber Vaccae

Ritual Instructions for Seeing Spiritual Beings Using a Rooster

A specific ritual from the Liber Vacui describes a bizarre process involving a white rooster and the eyes of a fish called albutane to grant the ability to see spiritual beings. The procedure requires feeding the rooster fish eyes over three days, followed by decapitation and feeding the remains to a black wildcat. The resulting bile and blood are used to create a substance that allegedly reveals spirits during their ascension and descent.

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The Holosky Guys | The Cult of the Black Cube, CERN Portals, & Other High Strangeness
• 24:00 - 31:35

The Holosky Guys | The Cult of the Black Cube, CERN Portals, & Other High Strangeness

Cult of the Black Cube and Arthur Moros

The discussion focuses on the book "The Cult of the Black Cube: A Saturnian Grimoire" by the late Dr. Arthur Moros. Moros claimed to have healed himself from a debilitating car accident by forming a pact with a malevolent entity associated with Saturn. The narrative details his transition from psychology student to occultist, eventually becoming a messenger for Saturnian knowledge through his academic and ritualistic work.

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RamX | Fortean Winds: High Strangeness, Ufology, & Old Money
• 1:05:48 - 1:09:04

RamX | Fortean Winds: High Strangeness, Ufology, & Old Money

Luis Elizondo, Nuclear Traps and AI Grimoires

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview and discusses recent news regarding Luis Elizondo’s book tour. He highlights a specific claim about using nuclear signatures as "traps" to capture UAPs, a tactic reportedly used in Russia. Carlwood also revisits the idea of using AI to translate and analyze ancient magical grimoires to find patterns in ritual criteria.

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Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth
• 48:15 - 53:15

Alex Tsakiris | A.I. Bias, Conspiracy Inquiry, & Emergent Truth

Dr. Amon Hillman, Ancient Greek Translation and Hidden Grimoires

The hosts discuss the potential for AI to provide raw, unbiased translations of ancient Greek texts and magical grimoires that have been gatekept by academia. They reference Dr. Amon Hillman's controversial work and the possibility of using AI to bridge language barriers for suppressed scientific research from Russia and Romania. Tsakiris emphasizes that AI should be treated as a tool for discovery rather than a new "master" to be obeyed.

Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal
• 9:28 - 13:24

Free Plus Show: Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal

Sola Busca as an Elite Grimoire of Draconian Magic

The Sola Busca deck is identified not as a standard gaming or divination tool, but as an elite grimoire of surgical draconian magic. Adams dismisses theories that the deck was merely an educational tool or a wedding present, citing its homoerotic elements and violent motifs. The deck serves as a historical anchor for the "Cult of Saturn," providing context for modern conspiratorial claims regarding elite occult practices.

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Tom Kenyon | Song Of The New Earth, Hathor Sound Codes, & Psychoacoustic Portal Tech
• 5:36 - 7:32

Tom Kenyon | Song Of The New Earth, Hathor Sound Codes, & Psychoacoustic Portal Tech

Modern Compliance Culture and Ancient Spiritual Traditions

The discussion contrasts the rigid structure of modern Western life, which emphasizes financial compliance and shallow digital entertainment, with ancient global traditions of spiritual exploration. Methods such as rhythmic ritual, entheogenic ceremonies, and sacred temple construction are cited as historical tools for tapping into astral intelligences. The narrative suggests that corporate media acts as a "pacifier" that buries natural human abilities to explore other worlds.

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Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 4:10 - 6:37

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee

Dr. Stephen Skinner, Restoration of Classical Magic and Grimoires

Dr. Stephen Skinner, a leading authority on classical magic and the author of over 36 books, joins the program to discuss the restoration of ancient magical texts. The conversation highlights the historical suppression of magical knowledge by the Holy Roman Empire and the Christian church, which viewed direct spiritual access as a threat to institutional dominance. Dr. Skinner’s academic background in Classics and his role in introducing authentic Feng Shui to the West are also noted.

Dan Xuisoko | The Hollow Earth, The Lunar Wave, & Alchemical Eternal Youth
• 1:04:26 - 1:09:13

Dan Xuisoko | The Hollow Earth, The Lunar Wave, & Alchemical Eternal Youth

Energy Manifestation and the Dark Underworld

Zusoko argues that physical changes, such as overcoming addiction, must begin with an energetic shift rather than a material one. The conversation moves into darker territory, discussing the use of grimoires by elite groups and the disturbing statistics of missing children globally. References are made to the "John of God" baby factory scandal and Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting a dark underworld of ritual sacrifice and human trafficking that aligns with certain occult belief systems.

Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal
• 1:13:06 - 1:14:30

Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal

The Voynich Manuscript and Interdimensional Botany

The discussion touches on the famous Voynich Manuscript, which Tony Merkel's contact claims originated from another world. Greg Carlwood mentions Dr. Stephen Skinner's academic analysis of the text, which many believe to be a botanical or medical encyclopedia. The idea is proposed that the unrecognized plants in the manuscript could be herbs from a different dimension.

Cody Noconi | The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, & Drugs
• 12:33 - 15:52

Cody Noconi | The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, & Drugs

Joseph Smith as Virgin Scryer and Luman Walters

Due to a childhood leg injury that prevented manual labor, Joseph Smith Jr. was designated as the "virgin scryer" for his family's treasure-digging operations. He was mentored by Luman Walters, a local occultist who provided the family with a toolkit of ceremonial knives, parchments, and amulets. These magical tools were linked to specific grimoires that contained instructions for summoning spirits and mentions of vision-inducing plants.

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Chris Knowles | This Year In Synchromysticism: Mithras, Music Festivals, & Mummy Parades
• 36:14 - 40:19

Chris Knowles | This Year In Synchromysticism: Mithras, Music Festivals, & Mummy Parades

Critique of Satanic Panic and Modern Demonology

Knowles critiques the "satanic panic" framework, arguing that modern elite rituals are far more sophisticated than the "ridiculous nonsense" of 1980s heavy metal imagery or Anton Lavey's teachings. He asserts that the true occult foundation is rooted in Babylonian demonology and the lore of the Nephilim. This system focuses on the corruption of human DNA and the creation of hybrids, which Knowles views as a much deeper and more organized threat than traditional Satanism.

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