Topic: Protection Magic

Gordon White plugs his new course on protection magic and "malefica" (curse work), noting that his students voted for these topics during a time of global instability. They discuss the ethics of counter-magic and the philosophical journey of taking up space in the world. Greg muses about consulting the "egregore" of The Higher Side Chats to help book elusive guests for the show.

Engaging in magic is compared to being a marine biologist; while you study the "sharks" of the spirit world, you risk being eaten by them. However, even non-practitioners are subject to the "weather" of a magical universe and can experience "shark attacks" like poltergeist activity. Basic magical literacy, such as knowing how to clear a house or protect against the "evil eye," is presented as a necessary life skill for everyone.