I made a quick jaunt down to the city which had two drawbacks immediately: 1) I was not meeting up with my partner in art crimes, Stephanie QoE and 2) it was unseasonably hot and how I hate that. Nevertheless, she persisted as one exhibit I quite wanted to see closes this weekend. First stop…
Category: magic
Bright Futures
A slim doorway between Tattoos and The Devil’s Spoke lies the Institute Library, just off the green in New Haven. The closing even for FORECAST was a blast and a great chance to explore the library as well as get a good last look at the wonders of the exhibition. You can read about the…
Forecasting the Future in the Past
Today is the last day of the FORECAST exhibit, which has apparently been very popular. The Institute seems very happy with it. To close out the run, there will be tarot readings, performances, and a talk by me — as well as the last chance to catch all the art. I’ll be talking about the…
PCA is going to be Magic!
I could not be more pleased to let you know, PCA folks, that the 2026 Lynn Bartholome Eminent Scholar Recipient is the fabulous AMY HALE! She will be speaking on ‘Understanding This Golden Age of Magic’ about magic and art and popular culture and this moment in which we find ourselves. I am so delighted…
L’Affaire des Poisons (1955)
Content caution for apparently genuine harm of toads, alas. Alas, despite an early appearance by the Tarot deck Marseille there is no more sign of them, but there is pin-sticking magic and black masses, oh yeah. This seems surprisingly dark for the time and in such a lush production. Well, partly: costumes and sets for…
Forecast: Opening Day!
Today’s the day! Forecast opens at the Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library. reception from 5-7pm. Fabulous art about divination and magic. Alas, I will not be able to be there due to the latest arctic blast, illness, and various Belle Ombre misfortunes (if you’re thinking about buying a 200+ year old house, consider carefully…
Ithell @ Tate
I usually manage to get a snap of the poster for an exhibition and somehow I managed to miss doing that. It was probably the decision to stop at the White Swan and have a nice burger and a pint of Guinness. I even watched the cricket (my sweetie would approve). Another hot day in…
TODAY! Ethical Hexing Workshop
I’m delighted to be giving a workshop on Ethical Hexing at Ami’s fabulous Star + Splendor in Troy NY. We may be adding an online component, so be sure to click the link for the event if you’re interested. What’s it all about? ETHICAL HEXING – Thursday 2/13, 7-8:30pm Is hexing ethical? Why wouldn’t it…
Ethical Hexing Workshop
I’m delighted to be giving a workshop on Ethical Hexing at Ami’s fabulous Star + Splendor in Troy NY. We may be adding an online component, so be sure to click the link for the event if you’re interested. What’s it all about? ETHICAL HEXING – Thursday 2/13, 7-8:30pm Is hexing ethical? Why wouldn’t it…
Shortlisted!
I was delighted to be shortlisted for the College of Psychic Studies annual art competition — along with folks like the wonderful Hazel Florez. The winners: Ancestor (Shell) by Mimei Thompson @mimei_t 1st runner-up: Inner Fire by Virginia Shepley2nd runner-up: Elements of Nature in Earth by Tejas Patel Judges’ choices:Water of Life by Emma DugganPsychic Symphony…