Richard Kaczynski
@richardkaczynski.bsky.social
Globe-trotting author, scholar, speaker, statistician, prog rock keyboardist, pumpkin carver & research scientist.
“The Battle of Blythe Road” is single #3 from The Telephone Numbers’ new release, Scarecrow II. Its title comes from one of the biggest fish stories in occulture, but the lyrics don’t explicitly reference Aleister Crowley & SL Mathers’ skirmish with WB Yeats & EA Hunter over the Isis-Urania Temple.🧵
Battle of Blythe Road, by The Telephone Numbers
from the album Scarecrow II
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November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“The Battle of Blythe Road” is single #3 from The Telephone Numbers’ new release, Scarecrow II. Its title comes from one of the biggest fish stories in occulture, but the lyrics don’t explicitly reference Aleister Crowley & SL Mathers’ skirmish with WB Yeats & EA Hunter over the Isis-Urania Temple.🧵
Surreal airport moment: “Lick It Up” by KISS blasting throughout the main terminal.
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Surreal airport moment: “Lick It Up” by KISS blasting throughout the main terminal.
So many people asked about wearing gloves while handling rare books like the ones I posted pictures of yesterday that I thought it worth sharing that archivists recommend against gloves, which reduce tactile sensitivity and can lead to unintentional damage. Clean and dry hands are preferred.
Are gloves required for handling rare books? - Ask a Librarian
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November 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
So many people asked about wearing gloves while handling rare books like the ones I posted pictures of yesterday that I thought it worth sharing that archivists recommend against gloves, which reduce tactile sensitivity and can lead to unintentional damage. Clean and dry hands are preferred.
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #5 of 5:
Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” (Cologne, 1533), the granddaddy of occultism and ritual magic.
Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” (Cologne, 1533), the granddaddy of occultism and ritual magic.
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #5 of 5:
Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” (Cologne, 1533), the granddaddy of occultism and ritual magic.
Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” (Cologne, 1533), the granddaddy of occultism and ritual magic.
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #4 of 5:
A gorgeous handwritten grimoire including the Key of Solomon, Arbatel, etc. (1686).
A gorgeous handwritten grimoire including the Key of Solomon, Arbatel, etc. (1686).
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #4 of 5:
A gorgeous handwritten grimoire including the Key of Solomon, Arbatel, etc. (1686).
A gorgeous handwritten grimoire including the Key of Solomon, Arbatel, etc. (1686).
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #3 of 5:
Johann Reuchlin’s “De Arte Cabalistica” (1517), the famous early and influential text of Christian Kabbalah.
Johann Reuchlin’s “De Arte Cabalistica” (1517), the famous early and influential text of Christian Kabbalah.
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #3 of 5:
Johann Reuchlin’s “De Arte Cabalistica” (1517), the famous early and influential text of Christian Kabbalah.
Johann Reuchlin’s “De Arte Cabalistica” (1517), the famous early and influential text of Christian Kabbalah.
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #2 of 5:
First Hebrew printing of Sefer Yetzirah (Mantua, Italy, 1562), the early Kabbalistic account of how G-d created the universe through the 22 letters of the alefbet & the 10 sefirot
First Hebrew printing of Sefer Yetzirah (Mantua, Italy, 1562), the early Kabbalistic account of how G-d created the universe through the 22 letters of the alefbet & the 10 sefirot
November 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #2 of 5:
First Hebrew printing of Sefer Yetzirah (Mantua, Italy, 1562), the early Kabbalistic account of how G-d created the universe through the 22 letters of the alefbet & the 10 sefirot
First Hebrew printing of Sefer Yetzirah (Mantua, Italy, 1562), the early Kabbalistic account of how G-d created the universe through the 22 letters of the alefbet & the 10 sefirot
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #1 of 5:
Meric Casaubon’s “A True and Faithful Relation” (London, 1659), the legendary OG account of the Enochian magic of John Dee and Edward Kelly.
Meric Casaubon’s “A True and Faithful Relation” (London, 1659), the legendary OG account of the Enochian magic of John Dee and Edward Kelly.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Mind-blowingly rare first editions of esoteric books that I got to hold yesterday (courtesy of Justin Sledge), #1 of 5:
Meric Casaubon’s “A True and Faithful Relation” (London, 1659), the legendary OG account of the Enochian magic of John Dee and Edward Kelly.
Meric Casaubon’s “A True and Faithful Relation” (London, 1659), the legendary OG account of the Enochian magic of John Dee and Edward Kelly.
We’ve lived in the same city and taught at the same university, just at different times …so it was inevitable that Justin Sledge and I would meet in real life. I’m delighted that today was finally that day. What a great time talking about both old and new things in esoterica!
November 14, 2025 at 4:52 AM
We’ve lived in the same city and taught at the same university, just at different times …so it was inevitable that Justin Sledge and I would meet in real life. I’m delighted that today was finally that day. What a great time talking about both old and new things in esoterica!
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social and I did the Durham Pottery Tour November 8-9 and wound up adopting an adorable pair of devils by Garet Bullard (Dogboy Ceramics).
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
@maeviuslynn.bsky.social and I did the Durham Pottery Tour November 8-9 and wound up adopting an adorable pair of devils by Garet Bullard (Dogboy Ceramics).
A new pickup from the Occult Press: Max Theon’s psychic novella “The Occultist” in a lovely limited sailcloth binding.
Max Theon is a Polish occultist who inspired the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor in 1884. The 2026 imprint will make this as legendary as Crowley’s “Book of Lies” 😁
Max Theon is a Polish occultist who inspired the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor in 1884. The 2026 imprint will make this as legendary as Crowley’s “Book of Lies” 😁
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A new pickup from the Occult Press: Max Theon’s psychic novella “The Occultist” in a lovely limited sailcloth binding.
Max Theon is a Polish occultist who inspired the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor in 1884. The 2026 imprint will make this as legendary as Crowley’s “Book of Lies” 😁
Max Theon is a Polish occultist who inspired the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor in 1884. The 2026 imprint will make this as legendary as Crowley’s “Book of Lies” 😁
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The normalcy of Paranormal Experiences.
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Watch the full episode with Dr Richard Kaczynski @richardkaczynski.bsky.social
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#thelema #psychologyofmagick #magick
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The normalcy of Paranormal Experiences.
Watch the full episode with Dr Richard Kaczynski @richardkaczynski.bsky.social
➡️ youtube.com/live/1JX5una...
#thelema #psychologyofmagick #magick
Watch the full episode with Dr Richard Kaczynski @richardkaczynski.bsky.social
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#thelema #psychologyofmagick #magick
I had a fun time chatting with @drangelapuca.bsky.social, diving into research in psychology and its relationship to some tough questions about the practice and meaning of ritual magick.
Watch my interview on the Psychology of magick with Dr Dr Richard Kaczynski
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The Psychology of Magic with Dr Richard Kaczynski
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November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I had a fun time chatting with @drangelapuca.bsky.social, diving into research in psychology and its relationship to some tough questions about the practice and meaning of ritual magick.
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DO NOT go into the new week without checking out my review of The Sword of Song!
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November 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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When the Secret Conclave of Spooky Magicians®️ met for a p̶l̶o̶t̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ er, *planning* meeting, we were so excited that Fiction Kitchen’s Halloween Tarot cocktail was still available that we all ordered one…
November 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
When the Secret Conclave of Spooky Magicians®️ met for a p̶l̶o̶t̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ er, *planning* meeting, we were so excited that Fiction Kitchen’s Halloween Tarot cocktail was still available that we all ordered one…
What in the Mandela effect is this???
(Part of @maeviuslynn.bsky.social’s Little Free Library donation this morning. I am increasingly convinced that she magically manifested me from a near-identical parallel universe that didn’t have things like worms on a string 😅).
(Part of @maeviuslynn.bsky.social’s Little Free Library donation this morning. I am increasingly convinced that she magically manifested me from a near-identical parallel universe that didn’t have things like worms on a string 😅).
November 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What in the Mandela effect is this???
(Part of @maeviuslynn.bsky.social’s Little Free Library donation this morning. I am increasingly convinced that she magically manifested me from a near-identical parallel universe that didn’t have things like worms on a string 😅).
(Part of @maeviuslynn.bsky.social’s Little Free Library donation this morning. I am increasingly convinced that she magically manifested me from a near-identical parallel universe that didn’t have things like worms on a string 😅).
I had the pleasure of materializing on Aeon Byte to discuss “Mind over Magick.” Originally a livestream, the first part of the interview is now available at the link in the comments; the remainder is an exclusive for Aeon Byte’s supporters.
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The Psychology of Magick - Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio
I’m very excited as Richard Kaczynski materializes at the Virtual Alexandria to discuss his excellent new book, Mind Over Magick. We’ll delve into the scientific examination of ritual magical practice...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I had the pleasure of materializing on Aeon Byte to discuss “Mind over Magick.” Originally a livestream, the first part of the interview is now available at the link in the comments; the remainder is an exclusive for Aeon Byte’s supporters.
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This Sunday, 9 November, at 1:00 pm EST (6:00 pm GMT) I’ll be joining Angela’s Symposium for a livestream with Dr. Angela Puca to discuss my new release, “Mind over Magick: The Psychology of Ritual Magick” plus my ongoing work on British occultist Aleister Crowley. I hope to see you there!
The Psychology of Magic with Dr Richard Kaczynski
For over thirty years, Richard Kaczynski has been a scholar, speaker and writer on Western esotericism, particularly the life and work of British occultist Aleister Crowley. His publications include P...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This Sunday, 9 November, at 1:00 pm EST (6:00 pm GMT) I’ll be joining Angela’s Symposium for a livestream with Dr. Angela Puca to discuss my new release, “Mind over Magick: The Psychology of Ritual Magick” plus my ongoing work on British occultist Aleister Crowley. I hope to see you there!
@magicalbuffet.bsky.social reviews my critical edition of Aleister a Crowley’s “The Sword of Song.”
“Filled with essays, poetry, and fiction, Kaczynsk shows this work as a prototype for the later work to come from Crowley.”
“Filled with essays, poetry, and fiction, Kaczynsk shows this work as a prototype for the later work to come from Crowley.”
Okay occult nerds, open up your wallets!
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November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
@magicalbuffet.bsky.social reviews my critical edition of Aleister a Crowley’s “The Sword of Song.”
“Filled with essays, poetry, and fiction, Kaczynsk shows this work as a prototype for the later work to come from Crowley.”
“Filled with essays, poetry, and fiction, Kaczynsk shows this work as a prototype for the later work to come from Crowley.”
For All Hallow’s this year I carved a commemorative Ozzy Osbourne pumpkin. Happy Halloween everybody! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
For All Hallow’s this year I carved a commemorative Ozzy Osbourne pumpkin. Happy Halloween everybody! 🎃
Latest grimoire just dropped
October 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Latest grimoire just dropped
Don Webb’s amazing review of Mind Over Magick:
The most level-headed yet ambitious book on the intersection of neurology, psychology, sociology and magickal practice. THIS is the book that should be on every magician's or witches' bookshelf. The best book I've seen in years. I wish I had written it
The most level-headed yet ambitious book on the intersection of neurology, psychology, sociology and magickal practice. THIS is the book that should be on every magician's or witches' bookshelf. The best book I've seen in years. I wish I had written it
October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Don Webb’s amazing review of Mind Over Magick:
The most level-headed yet ambitious book on the intersection of neurology, psychology, sociology and magickal practice. THIS is the book that should be on every magician's or witches' bookshelf. The best book I've seen in years. I wish I had written it
The most level-headed yet ambitious book on the intersection of neurology, psychology, sociology and magickal practice. THIS is the book that should be on every magician's or witches' bookshelf. The best book I've seen in years. I wish I had written it
Many thanks to @foolishfishbooks.bsky.social for giving “Mind over Magick” a shout-out in the October 16 edition of Esoteric News!
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MOST Anticipated Occult Books and Events - 16 October 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Many thanks to @foolishfishbooks.bsky.social for giving “Mind over Magick” a shout-out in the October 16 edition of Esoteric News!
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This is not just big news for me. It's big news for Thelema as well. My book was included in the Publisher's Weekly magazine! 🎉 #occultbooks #magick
October 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This is not just big news for me. It's big news for Thelema as well. My book was included in the Publisher's Weekly magazine! 🎉 #occultbooks #magick
In honor of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’s 50th anniversary, for Halloween I’m gonna go as Peter Gabriel’s Slipperman.
October 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
In honor of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’s 50th anniversary, for Halloween I’m gonna go as Peter Gabriel’s Slipperman.