Topic: Witchcraft

Witchcraft comes up in 18 chapters across 16 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2015 to June 2026.

July 2015 June 2026

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Todd Elliott | The Cunning Farmer: Magical Timing, Ritual Practice, & Land Spirits
• 11:50 - 14:08

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

Religious Prohibitions and the Taboo of Magic

The discussion covers the historical and modern prohibitions against magic within monotheistic religions like Christianity and Islam. Elliott recounts sharing his work with an evangelical audience in rural Kentucky and notes that while magic is often forbidden, practitioners exist within all major traditions. He contrasts the Western view of magic as "silliness" with cultures like Saudi Arabia, where practicing magic remains a capital crime.

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 56:58 - 59:40

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

Modern Suppression, Wi-Fi Interference and the Witchcraft Act

Modern suppression of magic is characterized more by scientific indoctrination and social disregard than by the violent persecution of the past. Dr. Skinner suggests that the noise, smells, and electromagnetic signals of the modern world, such as Wi-Fi, may physically interfere with spiritual connections. He notes that the Witchcraft Act in England was only repealed in 1951, marking a very recent shift from legal prohibition to cultural skepticism.

Ryan Patrick Burns | Skinwalker Ranch Updates, Communing With The Trickster, & The Magic of P. B. Randolph
• 18:23 - 23:10

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

Light Anomalies, Shadowless Beams and Personal Encounters

During a visit with his mother, Ryan Patrick Burns encountered a mysterious beam of light emanating from a shipping container that had no visible point of origin. Upon standing in the beam, Burns discovered he could not cast a shadow, a phenomenon witnessed by his mother who compared the activity to witchcraft she had seen in Costa Rica. The encounter included the vehicle's interior dashboard lights flashing rainbow colors despite no one being inside the car.

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Ryan Patrick Burns | Skinwalker Ranch Updates, Communing With The Trickster, & The Magic of P. B. Randolph
• 39:39 - 44:31

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

Central American Witchcraft, Navajo Traditions and Object Apports

Similarities exist between the witchcraft practices of Central America and the Navajo skinwalker traditions of the Uintah Basin. Both cultures emphasize the metaphysical over the sci-fi, involving "offerings" left on the landscape and the paranormal theft of personal items like iPhones. Cultural elders in both traditions are known to carefully dispose of hair and personal effects to prevent "dark adepts" from using them as biological links for curses or monitoring.

Jason Breshears | The Archaix Paradigm, The Simulacrum, & The Chronicon Timeline
• 39:40 - 42:56

Jason Breshears | The Archaix Paradigm, The Simulacrum, & The Chronicon Timeline

AIX Manipulation through Media and Rituals

AIX manipulates the neutral simulation by using humans to broadcast specific thoughts and fears, creating a feedback loop known as the "builder protocol." This process is facilitated through scripted news, movies, and music videos, which function as modern technological rituals. Individuals possessing imagination, intuition, and empathy are said to be naturally resistant to this "poisoning" of the mind.

Mitch The Orgone Donor | Orgone Energy Devices, Towerbusting, & The Geoengineering Agenda
• 15:55 - 18:43

Mitch The Orgone Donor | Orgone Energy Devices, Towerbusting, & The Geoengineering Agenda

Meteorologist Scripts and Alchemical Weather Witchcraft

The guest argues that local meteorologists are actors reading scripts who struggle to maintain their narratives when Orgone devices disrupt the local weather grid. He characterizes modern weather reporting as a form of "alchemical witchcraft" that relies on a manipulated electrical environment. By de-ionizing the atmosphere, Orgone energy reportedly restores natural cycles, leading to record rainfall and the elimination of artificial humidity.

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Gordon White | Mutual Flourishing In 2020, Conspiracy Yoga, & The Timeline
• 30:57 - 32:37

Gordon White | Mutual Flourishing In 2020, Conspiracy Yoga, & The Timeline

Modern Witchcraft Critiques, White Middle Class Feminism

White addresses shortcomings in modern magical and witchcraft discourse, specifically criticizing the characterization of witchcraft as a "white middle-class feminist empowerment" movement. He argues that this perspective is unexamined and limits the potential of the practice. The Capricorn energy of 2020 is cited as a force for precision and the removal of these limiting cultural filters.

Cory Daniel | Skinwalkers, De-Occulting Ritual Events & Isaac Kappy
• 33:33 - 35:49

Cory Daniel | Skinwalkers, De-Occulting Ritual Events & Isaac Kappy

Occult Science, Astrology and Media Perception

The distinction between technology and sorcery is challenged, with the claim that elite groups use astrology and timing to bend reality. Media reports are seen as tools to seat these occult codes into the public consciousness, thereby controlling the perception of events. Epstein's age of 66 and the 13-year gap between suicides at his facility are cited as intentional narrative markers.

Cory Daniel | Skinwalkers, De-Occulting Ritual Events & Isaac Kappy
• 46:57 - 51:25

Cory Daniel | Skinwalkers, De-Occulting Ritual Events & Isaac Kappy

Kappy Death Numerology, Seth Green and V2K Technology

The death of Isaac Kappy is analyzed as a "hermetic" ritual, occurring on the 133rd day of the year with 133 days remaining. Kappy's prior accusations against actor Seth Green are linked to these dates through complex numerological mirroring. The segment also introduces the theory that Kappy was targeted by "Voice to Skull" (V2K) technology, causing him to hear voices and music before his death.

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Clyde Lewis | The Sunspot Conspiracy, Secret Agendas, & The Elite
• 35:09 - 37:14

Clyde Lewis | The Sunspot Conspiracy, Secret Agendas, & The Elite

Racial Rhetoric and Modern Witchcraft in Media

Lewis cites recent media events, including Antifa protests in Portland and Kanye West's visit to the White House, as examples of a "dark witchcraft" being practiced through television. He highlights racially charged comments made by media figures like Don Lemon as evidence that talking heads are being instructed to provoke the public. Lewis warns that these interactions are far more sinister than traditional Wiccan practices.

Austin Coppock | Assessing Omens, Divine Kingship, The Picatrix, & Astrological Magic
• 44:12 - 47:51

Austin Coppock | Assessing Omens, Divine Kingship, The Picatrix, & Astrological Magic

Mean vs Apparent Conjunctions, Charles Fort and Science Breakdown

A technical distinction is made between "mean" and "apparent" conjunctions, suggesting the new "Air" era may have mathematically begun in 2000 even if it isn't visible until 2020. This aligns with Charles Fort’s theory of "dominants," where the current "Dominant of Science" is breaking down to make way for a "Dominant of Wider Inclusion" or witchcraft. This transition is expected to foster a new synthesis of ideas, similar to the cultural ferment of the Hellenistic period.

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Gordon White | The Dominant Of Witchcraft: Charles Fort, Elite Rituals, & Space Scouts
• 33:02 - 35:23

Gordon White | The Dominant Of Witchcraft: Charles Fort, Elite Rituals, & Space Scouts

The Dominant of Witchcraft and Wider Inclusions

White explains Charles Fort’s concept of the "Dominant of Witchcraft" or "Wider Inclusions," which replaces the materialist "Dominant of Science." This new era is characterized by the official recognition of phenomena previously dismissed as impossible, such as telepathy, ghosts, and electro-gravitic technology. Fort predicted that the 20th-century battle over the paranormal would end with these "wider inclusions" becoming part of the accepted structure of reality.

Peter Mark Adams | Game of Saturn: The Sola-Busca Tarot, Bloodlines, & The Demiurge Deal
• 10:10 - 13:15

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

Renaissance Magic, Clerical Sorcery and Elite Protection

In 15th-century Italy, magic was pervasive across all social classes, ranging from folk healing to high-level ritual sorcery. Records indicate that elite families frequently protected clerical scholars and monks who practiced demonic magic from prosecution by the Inquisition. This specific deck represents a sophisticated strand of learned sorcery that migrated from the Byzantine imperial elite into the Italian aristocracy.

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THC & TFH Live | Steve Lee, Jimmy Dore, Eddie Bravo, John Tole, Brendon Walsh, Vanessa Johnston & Gareth Reynolds
• 9:37 - 13:34

THC & TFH Live | Steve Lee, Jimmy Dore, Eddie Bravo, John Tole, Brendon Walsh, Vanessa Johnston & Gareth Reynolds

Steve Lee, LSD Experiences and Portishead Witchcraft

Steve Lee recounts a traumatic experience involving bad LSD during his college years in Tempe, Arizona. He describes hallucinating melting people and demons in a dorm bathroom while listening to the band Portishead. This event led to his belief in alternate dimensions and a lingering suspicion that certain music involves witchcraft or entity channeling.

Robert W. Sullivan IV | Cinema Symbolism 2, Occult Casting, & More Movie Magic
• 18:51 - 20:23

Robert W. Sullivan IV | Cinema Symbolism 2, Occult Casting, & More Movie Magic

Science and Magic Fusion, Halloween 3 and Evil Speak

The intersection of science and the occult is explored through films like Halloween 3 and Evil Speak, which were early examples of fusing witchcraft with computer technology. These movies depict the use of modern technology to conjure demonic entities or perform satanic rites. This fusion suggests that in modern cinema, the scientist often functions as a mystical or prophetic figure.

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Nick Redfern | Secret Societies, Strange Beings, & Hidden Codes
• 12:02 - 14:29

Nick Redfern | Secret Societies, Strange Beings, & Hidden Codes

Collins Elite Recruitment, Nick Redfern Research Updates

Nick Redfern shares updates regarding the Collins Elite, noting that the name was likely an in-house nickname used to protect a more sensitive classified title. Since publishing his initial research, Redfern has received reports from theologians and experts in witchcraft who claim they were approached by government agents to translate ancient manuscripts. The group is estimated to have maintained a small, covert membership of thirty to forty individuals.

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Richard Merrick | Interference Theory, Ancient Culture, & The Venus Blueprint
• 51:33 - 53:52

Richard Merrick | Interference Theory, Ancient Culture, & The Venus Blueprint

Pentagram Symbolism, Damping Effects and Solomon's Key

The pentagram is discussed as a geometric tool for damping resonance, which Merrick links to its historical use in magic for "trapping" or controlling spirits. He notes the irony of the Catholic Church labeling the pentagram as evil while modern institutions like the U.S. military (the Pentagon) and corporations like Macy's utilize the shape. Historically, the pentagram was associated with the human body, health, and the five wounds of Jesus before its modern association with witchcraft.