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Magic in the United States

Magic in the United States

Join host Heather Freeman as she explores the secrets of America's rich magical tapestry. Each episode uncovers the fascinating magical practices, beliefs, and personal stories of America’s diverse cultural communities, both past and present. Discover the hidden realms of the United States, from religious remixing to enchanted beliefs and sorcerous workings. Part veiled histories and part spiritual awakening, Magic in the United States will captivate listeners every Tuesday starting October 24th. https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/

Magic in the United States © Heather D. Freeman [2023 - 2028]

Join host Heather Freeman as she explores the secrets of America's rich magical tapestry. Each episode uncovers the fascinating magical practices, beliefs, and personal stories of America’s diverse cultural communities, both past and present. Discover the hidden realms of the United States, from religious remixing to enchanted beliefs and sorcerous workings. Part veiled histories and part spiritual awakening, Magic in the United States will captivate listeners every Tuesday starting October 24th. https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/

Magic in the United States © Heather D. Freeman [2023 - 2028]
9hr 19min
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The origin stories of a Rootworker and a Witch.
October 24, 202331min 58sec
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Four black velvet paintings are hidden in the attic — paintings of uncanny ‘fairies’.
June 18, 202421min 28sec
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June 11, 202442min 17sec
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Dance, Ceremony and Native civil liberties
June 4, 202437min 17sec
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Appalachian Folk Practices and Folklore
May 28, 202428min 43sec
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New Thought and the Law of Attraction
May 21, 202433min 30sec
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The Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah
May 14, 202432min 34sec
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The Life and Influence of Eddie Buczynski
May 7, 202436min 18sec
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Join host Heather Freeman for magic, religion, and spiritual remixing in Season 2 of 'Magic in the United States'.
April 30, 20242min 42sec
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In this excerpt from A Little Juju, host Juju Bae -- now Osunfunmilola -- shares the amazing story of her initiation into Ifa as a priestess of Osun.
April 23, 202426min 2sec
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In this excerpt from the Arnemancy podcast, host Reverend Erik talks about Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa.
March 26, 202427min 21sec
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In this episode of Dine with the Divine, host Ashley interviews author David Shi about North Asian Shamanism.
February 27, 202424min 59sec
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This is an episode of Seeking Witchcraft host Ashley interviews Angela Z about Aleister Crowley, Thelema, and Wicca.
January 30, 202429min 23sec
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Lou Reed, musician, rock icon, poet, leader of the legendary Velvet Underground, was obsessed with tai chi — the practice, the community, the health and spiritual benefits.
December 8, 202323min 17sec
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GenX and Millenial Korean Americans and the crafting of magic and shamanism.
November 28, 202334min 34sec
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The uniquely American origins of Hoodoo, Rootwork, and Conjure
November 21, 202333min 21sec
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Spiritualism, seances, and the backlash against mediums.
November 14, 202330min 41sec
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A book of magic, a media circus, and a crisis in the Pennsylvania Dutch community.
November 7, 202330min 33sec
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Magicians, Witches, and Neopagans of the Early Internet.
October 31, 202328min 14sec
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Magic in the United States. Premiers October 24th on all major podcast platforms.
October 17, 20232min 51sec
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Magic in the United States: Listen on October 24th!
September 8, 202345sec

Seeking American Magic

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October 24, 202331min 58sec

In this episode, we’ll meet two fascinating people who are remixing beliefs, spirituality, and religion every day. Dr. Rev. Aaron Davis is a minister and hospice worker. He is also a practitioner of Lucumi, Espiritismo, and a Rootworker. Thorn Mooney is a religious studies scholar and academic. She is also a Wiccan High Priestess. They share a distinctly American story of seeking one’s religious and spiritual identity – a story that’s more common than most of us realize.