Topic: Hoodoo

For those not ready for sexual magic, "low magic" techniques like candle magic or hoodoo are suggested as effective alternatives. The guest explains that while sex magic is highly potent, simple rituals involving colored candles and anointing oils can suffice for life-changing needs. He cautions against using magic for trivial matters that can be accomplished through normal physical effort, citing Aleister Crowley's humor regarding opening doors.

Greenfield describes a personal encounter with a Man in Black who appeared at his hotel room to discourage his investigation into Ralph Lael. He notes the strange trance-like state that prevented him from asking basic questions during the interaction. He also compares these psychological manipulation techniques to those used by high-level Scientologists, noting that while the organization is problematic, its technical methods of influence are effective.

The trickster is a structural component of the universe, appearing as Loki, Seth, or the "Crossroads Devil" in Hoodoo and jazz mythology, such as the story of Robert Johnson. While modern society sanitizes the trickster due to an anxiety regarding unpredictability, this archetype is where growth and "upside" originate. Magical practices for engaging with this force often involve Greco-Roman Hecatean rituals, such as leaving offerings at a crossroads and never looking back.