Magic in the United States
Magic in the United States
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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/
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S3E6 Magical Futures
Today, tech-savvy magical practitioners are creating, remixing, and merging ideas, tools, and practices that are decidedly digital. LEDs instead of candles, Tarot apps instead of paper cards, VR…
S3E5 Teen Witch
Sabrina, Willow, Thomasin, Queenie – many of us have a favorite teen witch from film or television. The teenage witch archetype has changed over the decades, from a silly materialist bobby soxer, to…
S3E4 The Stars Ascending
Open almost any newspaper and you’ll find your horoscope. But this form of Western astrology has a long and complex history. It began thousands of years ago in Mesopotamia before European settlers…
S3E3 The Sorcerous Saint
St. Cyprian of Antioch was a lesser-known Catholic saint with a fascinating folk history in the Iberian peninsula, Scandinavia, and Brazil. But around 2010, this folk saint of sorcery and magic…
S3E2 Teresita
Curanderismo originated in Central and South America and is a form of folk healing that merges Catholic and indigenous ideas into its own unique practice. Today, curanderismo is practiced in many…
S3E1 The Seer Stone and the Prophet
The seemingly sorcerous origins of The Book of Mormon
Season 3 Trailer - Magic in the United States
Witches and black cats continue to decorate neighborhood lawns. The flowers on community ofrendas remain fresh -- as golden as an autumn sunset. Halloween was just a few days ago, but it still feels…
Finding Freedom in Buddhism by Second Sunday
Angelica Ross, the actress and advocate, joins Second Sunday's Esther and Darren to explore the unexpected path that led her from the Church of God in Christ to practicing Buddhism for the last…
Silver Daniels Interview Excerpt
Silver Daniels was raised Wiccan by his mom. But as a young adult, he eventually found his way to Lucumí. We met Silver in Season 2, Episode 2: The Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye, and learned about…
Thorn Mooney and 'Witches Among Us'
Thorn Mooney is a religious studies PhD student at UNC Chapel Hill, an author, magical practitioner, and a witch. She also has a new book about witches and witchcraft, but this one is for…
Joseph Smith's Martydom Canes by Angels and Seerstones
Latter-day Saints are a people of radical faith. Their tradition is one in which angels visit everyday people and sometimes men and women see the divine in stones. In this podcast series, hosts…
"Fairies in the Attic" by Black Velvet Fairies
After a strange voicemail about the death of her grandmother, Lucy Verdell travels to an isolated island she hasn’t visited since she was a child. Odd occurrences and powerful memories lead her to…
S2E6 Satan Shoes
When the art collective MSCHF released their Satan Shoes in collaboration with artist and rapper Lil Nas X in 2021, all hell broke loose. According to the company, each of the 666 pairs of shoes…
S2E5 Renewal Dance
For the Paiute of the late 1800s, the “Ghost Dance" promised a new world where the beloved dead would return home and white settlers would disappear into the earth. It was a dance of hope and…
S2E4 Montague and Duck
What exactly is a witch? When is the word a slur, and when is it a title of empowerment? And when is the word a bit of both, a slippery glamor or tricky cunning -- as in the case of Montague and Duck…
S2E3 #GoodVibesOnly
From #manifesting, to #lawofattraction, to #luckygirlsyndrome – these hashtags are all over social media. But what do they mean and where do they come from? The idea that our thoughts can change our…
S2E2 The Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye
In 1987, the City of Hialeah, Florida passed local ordinances that prohibited animal sacrifice for religious purposes. The laws targeted one group in particular – the Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye.…
S2E1 The Starry Minos
It’s the 1970s and New York City’s queer scene is vibrant and organizing itself after the Stonewall Riots of 1969. Meanwhile, Wicca — a form of contemporary witchcraft — is gaining traction as the…
Season 2 Trailer - Magic in the United States
Flowers. The first ripe berries. Love songs. They're all symbols of springtime, and they're found on shrines and altars across the U.S. to gods, goddesses, spirits, and ancestors. But is this magic,…
Becoming a Priestess of Osun by A Little Juju
Now in its third season, *A Little Juju *is dedicated to “Black Ass spirituality, community, and witchy womanist insights into healing and culture.” In this episode excerpt, host Juju Bae — now…
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Magic in the United States has published 32 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Magic in the United States is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.
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