Tag: Magics

In the Hall of Magic Mirrors: Reckoning with Madame H.P. Blavatsky

How controversial is globe-spanning Russian occultist Madame H.P. Blavatsky (1831–1891), whose exploits and exotic claims enthralled Victorians and future generations? Here’s a story from my publishing days. In 2012, at the corner of Penguin Random House focused on metaphysical litera...

4 Important Lessons I Learned from Magic Mushrooms

Itwas a 6-hour therapy session within my own brain. That’s what my first magic mushroom trip felt like, at least. Sure, it was wavy. And even a little weird. The obscure shapes on my ceiling and walls that I never paid much attention to appeared to dance before my eyes. Colors were empha...