Topic: Stephen Skinner

Greg continues his critique of David Paulides, noting the researcher's recent shift toward partisan political social media content. He also teases upcoming content regarding new pattern recognition data in cattle mutilation cases. The segment touches on the difficulty of finding high-level magical scholars like Stephen Skinner who are willing to engage without falling into boilerplate social commentary.

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.

Dr. Stephen Skinner concludes the interview by highlighting several of his 46 published books for listeners interested in deeper study. Key titles include "Techniques of Greco-Egyptian Magic," "Techniques of Solomonic Magic," and "The Goetia of Dr. Rudd," which features commentary on 17th-century practitioner Dr. Rudd. His works are primarily available through Amazon and specialized bookshops in the US and UK.

The guests discuss the historical suppression of magic, beginning with Roman generals stealing Egyptian scrolls to separate the people from their power. They argue that the ruling class fears magic because it makes individuals "ungovernable" and fearless of death. This suppression culminated in the early 20th century when financial powers withdrew esoteric books from schools and replaced them with authorized textbooks focusing on allopathic medicine and hierarchy.

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.

The host reflects on the growing library of magic-themed episodes on The Higher Side Chats, citing past guests like Gordon White, Stephen Skinner, and Lon Milo Duquette. A personal anecdote about visiting Newgrange and purchasing a replica of the entrance stone highlights the psychedelic nature of ancient Irish traditions. The segment concludes with a summary of the second-hour topics available to Plus subscribers, including the magical importance of salt and quartz crystals.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces Dr. Stephen Skinner, a leading authority on classical magic and ancient grimoires. Skinner, who holds a PhD in Classics, has authored over 36 books and is credited with introducing authentic Feng Shui to the Western world in 1976. The discussion frames the history of magic as a suppressed natural technology targeted by the Holy Roman Empire.

Dr. Stephen Skinner concludes the interview by directing listeners to his extensive bibliography of 46 books. He highlights specific titles including "Techniques of Greco-Egyptian Magic," "Techniques of Solomonic Magic," and "The Goetia of Dr. Rudd." He notes that his work is most easily found on Amazon and covers both Western ceremonial magic and Flying Star Feng Shui.