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]

8hr 57min

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The uniquely American origins of Hoodoo, Rootwork, and Conjure

November 21, 202333min 21sec

June 11, 202442min 17sec

Dance, Ceremony and Native civil liberties

June 4, 202437min 17sec

Appalachian Folk Practices and Folklore

May 28, 202428min 43sec

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

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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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

Magicians, Witches, and Neopagans of the Early Internet.

October 31, 202328min 14sec

The origin stories of a Rootworker and a Witch.

October 24, 202331min 58sec

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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

Rootwork and the Great Migration

November 21, 202333min 21sec

Hoodoo’s origin lies in resistance and survival. Developed by enslaved Black Americans during the antebellum South, Hoodoo, Rootwork, and Conjure practitioners provided medical care and protection. These practices continued to evolve under the continued injustices of Jim Crow and moved North with Black Americans during the Great Migration. And they flourish to this day, foundational to many distinctly American practices, from mixing peace water to crafting spell candles.