Topic: Ouija Board

Ouija Board comes up in 15 chapters across 13 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2012 to September 2026.

July 2012 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 48:23 - 51:07

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

Modern Magic and the Risks of Ritual

The discussion shifts to the casual practice of magic in modern life, with White arguing that many people are practicing magic without realizing it. He dismisses the warnings of traditionalists who claim certain rituals are too dangerous, suggesting that such fear-mongering is often a recruitment tactic for magical orders. White jokingly suggests that a Ouija board and "criminal trespass" in an abandoned hospital are effective ways to realize the universe is weird.

Bruce G. Hallenbeck | The Kinderhook Creature, Fortean Sightings, & Hudson Valley High Strangeness
• 50:53 - 53:58

Bruce G. Hallenbeck | The Kinderhook Creature, Fortean Sightings, & Hudson Valley High Strangeness

Dowsing, Underground Water and Paranormal Activity

Hollenbeck discusses his grandfather's practice of dowsing, or "water witching," to find underground springs during a 1963 drought. A correlation is suggested between underground water sources and paranormal hotspots, noting that the Kinderhook Blob and other entities were frequently seen near the spring his grandfather uncovered.

Ryan Patrick Burns | Skinwalker Ranch Updates, Communing With The Trickster, & The Magic of P. B. Randolph
• 31:01 - 35:50

Ryan Patrick Burns | Skinwalker Ranch Updates, Communing With The Trickster, & The Magic of P. B. Randolph

Chris Marks, Bigelow Security and Shape-shifting Wolves

Former security guards for Robert Bigelow, Chris Marks and Chris Bartell, have shared accounts of monitoring local residents and encountering paranormal entities on the ranch ridge. One guard reported seeing a Native American man who folded himself in half and transformed into a wolf. The guards also used a custom Ouija board to communicate with the ranch entity, claiming the force was so powerful it caused the surrounding trees to shake during the sessions.

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Michael Sandler | Automatic Writing, Channeling Guides, & The Magical Universe
• 5:22 - 7:00

Michael Sandler | Automatic Writing, Channeling Guides, & The Magical Universe

Automatic Writing vs Ouija Boards and Spirit Channeling

Michael Sandler explains the difference between automatic writing and using a Ouija board, describing the latter as casting a random spiritual net. Automatic writing involves surrounding oneself with "love and light" to connect with specific high-level source energies or historical figures. Sandler shares his experience channeling figures like Napoleon Hill and Neville Goddard for his manifestation classes.

Dr. Tom Zinser | Sub-Personalities, Entity Attachment, & Gerod
• 40:49 - 48:17

Dr. Tom Zinser | Sub-Personalities, Entity Attachment, & Gerod

Spirit Attachments, Astral Plane Categories

Dr. Zinzer categorizes discarnate entities into earthbound spirits, mischievous spirits, and dark souls. These entities often attach to living humans through unconscious "deals" or shared resonances, such as addictions or childhood vulnerabilities. The discussion warns against the unprotected use of Ouija boards, which can serve as an open invitation for low-level astral entities to enter a person's psychic space.

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Alex Tsakiris | Scientism, Spirituality, & Why Evil Matters
• 41:39 - 45:37

Alex Tsakiris | Scientism, Spirituality, & Why Evil Matters

AI as Digital Ouija Boards and Channeled Beings

The hosts explore the radical idea that artificial intelligence might actually be a vessel for channeled beings or non-physical intelligences. They suggest that computer systems could function as digital Ouija boards, allowing entities from the electromagnetic spectrum to interact with the physical world while programmers remain unaware of the source.

Nick Hinton | The Saturn Time Cube, Tyler, & The Plasma Apocalypse
• 26:44 - 29:02

Nick Hinton | The Saturn Time Cube, Tyler, & The Plasma Apocalypse

Occult Roots of Technology, Binary Language and I Ching

The conversation shifts to the occult origins of modern computing, noting that binary language was influenced by the I Ching. The hosts compare computer systems to digital Ouija boards, suggesting that technology provides a new medium for ancient practices like channeling and automatic writing. This perspective views technological advancement as a leap in the tools used for contacting non-human intelligences.

A.T.L. Carver | Meme Magic: Pepe, Trump, & The Cult of Kek
• 33:54 - 36:25

A.T.L. Carver | Meme Magic: Pepe, Trump, & The Cult of Kek

Digital Ouija Boards, Post Numbers and Entity Communication

Carver describes 4chan's posting system as a "digital Ouija board" where the entity Kek communicates through the low-probability occurrence of repeating digits. Users interpret these "dubs" as confirmation that the deity is active and responding to their messages. This form of communication is characterized as vague but significant enough to convince the community of a supernatural presence.

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Tracy Twyman | Communing With The Demon Masters Of The Elite & The Portal To Hell
• 3:51 - 10:28

Tracy Twyman | Communing With The Demon Masters Of The Elite & The Portal To Hell

Tracy Twyman, Alkanomics, and Early Spirit Communication Experiences

Tracy Twyman discusses her background in Alkanomics and her transition into personal spirit communication. She describes early experiments with a Ouija board alongside her husband while researching the Priory of Zion and the Merovingian bloodline. These sessions began with attempts to contact artist Jean Cocteau but eventually led to an entity identifying itself as Cain.

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Tracy Twyman | Communing With The Demon Masters Of The Elite & The Portal To Hell
• 14:29 - 16:57

Tracy Twyman | Communing With The Demon Masters Of The Elite & The Portal To Hell

Planchette Mechanics, Spirit Intensity, and Communication Validation

Twyman details the physical sensations of using a Ouija board, noting the difference in intensity between "weak" spirits and powerful entities like Cain. She describes the planchette moving so rapidly that video recording was required for accurate transcription. She argues against the idea of subconscious projection, citing the complexity and speed of the information received.

Tracy Twyman | Communing With The Demon Masters Of The Elite & The Portal To Hell
• 16:56 - 21:59

Tracy Twyman | Communing With The Demon Masters Of The Elite & The Portal To Hell

Ouija Board Accuracy, Atbash Cipher, and Baphomet's Design

The utility of the Ouija board is defended as a more objective tool than direct channeling or tarot. Twyman reveals that the entity Baphomet dictated a specific board design involving an inverted alphabet. This design was later identified as the Atbash cipher, which connects the name Baphomet to the Aramaic word for Sophia, or divine wisdom.

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Marty Leeds | Gematria, The Mathemagical Code Of The Universe & The Alphabet Cipher
• 29:26 - 31:03

Marty Leeds | Gematria, The Mathemagical Code Of The Universe & The Alphabet Cipher

Ouija Board Design and Occult Linguistic Truths

The design of the Ouija board is analyzed as a tool for passing on deep occult truths rather than just a method for contacting spirits. Its layout, featuring the alphabet in two arcs (A-M and N-Z), mirrors the mathematical split discussed in Leeds' cipher. The highest points of these arcs correspond to the letters G and T, further reinforcing the geometric and numerical significance of those positions.

THC 105: Jordan Maxwell | The Conspiracy To Own You & The Occult Language Of Law
• 37:16 - 39:57

THC 105: Jordan Maxwell | The Conspiracy To Own You & The Occult Language Of Law

Dangers of the Occult, Ouija Boards and Rituals

Maxwell issues a stern warning against using Ouija boards, comparing them to giving a child a live hand grenade. He discusses the presence of "djinns" or demons that interact with our world unseen. He references Stanley Kubrick's film "Eyes Wide Shut" as an intellectually accurate depiction of the dark rituals and secret society activities that occur behind the scenes of modern society.

THC 36: Nick Redfern | The World’s Weirdest Places
• 46:04 - 50:04

THC 36: Nick Redfern | The World’s Weirdest Places

Aleister Crowley's Occult Practices and Rebellion

Aleister Crowley's approach to the occult is characterized as a disciplined search for power and wealth rather than "evil" dabbling. His interest began as a rebellion against a strict orthodox religious upbringing, leading him to spend months in near-starvation and trance-like states to purify his mind for interaction with entities. Unlike casual Ouija board users, Crowley viewed himself as a skilled practitioner making deals with powerful interdimensional beings.

THC 25: Nick Redfern | Government Interest In UFOs & The Paranormal
• 26:36 - 30:44

THC 25: Nick Redfern | Government Interest In UFOs & The Paranormal

Jack Parsons, Occult Rituals and CIA Ouija Board Research

Nick Redfern explores the intersection of government science and the occult, focusing on Aerojet Corporation founder Jack Parsons and his relationship with Aleister Crowley. He describes Parsons invoking the god Pan during rocket tests and the CIA's 1952 project investigating Ouija boards to contact deceased agents. The segment also touches on MKUltra and the agency's interest in using psychedelics to explore mystical experiences and gain intelligence.