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Legendary magician and author Peter J. Carroll (co-founder of the modern chaos-magick movement) unpacks the core mechanics of practical magic: belief as a tool, altered states (gnosis), sigils, Kia, and why probability—not determinism—rules the margins of reality. We trace Pete’s path from chemistry at Queen Mary to entrepreneurial success, India and the Himalayas, the founding of the Illuminates of Thanateros (IOT) with Ray Sherwin, and his minimalist, results-driven approach to sorcery.
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Guest Biography
Peter James Carroll is an English occultist and writer. He is one of the originators of chaos magic theory, a cofounder of the Illuminates of Thanateros, and the founder and chancellor of Arcanorium College.
Guest Books
📖 Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic – The foundational text of chaos magic → amzn.to/4r8PHdZ
📖 Liber Kaos – A follow-up deepening the system of chaos magic → amzn.to/47TCo8j
📖 Psybermagick: Advanced Ideas in Chaos Magic – A more advanced exploration of magical theory → amzn.to/4nIqCUd
📖 The Apophenion: A Chaos Magick Paradigm – Addresses consciousness, meaning, and reality from a chaos-magical perspective → amzn.to/4nHZ69b
📖 The Octavo: A Sorcerer-Scientist’s Grimoire – A compendium of advanced ritual and metaphysical theory → amzn.to/47OPwvc
📖 This Is Chaos: Embracing the Future of Magic – A more recent work reflecting on where magic, technology, and the future intersect → amzn.to/43j6AIC
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📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
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Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Copyright © 2025 Through a Glass Darkly. All rights reserved.
Legendary magician and author Peter J. Carroll (co-founder of the modern chaos-magick movement) unpacks the core mechanics of practical magic: belief as a tool, altered states (gnosis), sigils, Kia, and why probability—not determinism—rules the margins of reality. We trace Pete’s path from chemistry at Queen Mary to entrepreneurial success, India and the Himalayas, the founding of the Illuminates of Thanateros (IOT) with Ray Sherwin, and his minimalist, results-driven approach to sorcery.
🎬 Clip My Content – You’re free to use clips from my videos — just link back to me and include my show name/brand on the clip.
▶️ Subscribe to Through A Glass Darkly with Sean Patrick Hazlett – Your source for UFO encounters, alien abductions, paranormal investigations, and hidden history. Don’t miss a single episode — subscribe here: youtube.com/c/ThroughAGlassDarklyWithSean
🔮 Early Access & Private Discord – Get early access to videos, join our private Discord community, help grow the channel, and support the show here: patreon.com/ThroughAGlassDarkly
☕ One-Time Support – Fuel the channel with a one-time contribution here: buymeacoffee.com/TAGD
Guest Links
🌐 Website → specularium.org
Guest Biography
Peter James Carroll is an English occultist and writer. He is one of the originators of chaos magic theory, a cofounder of the Illuminates of Thanateros, and the founder and chancellor of Arcanorium College.
Guest Books
📖 Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic – The foundational text of chaos magic → amzn.to/4r8PHdZ
📖 Liber Kaos – A follow-up deepening the system of chaos magic → amzn.to/47TCo8j
📖 Psybermagick: Advanced Ideas in Chaos Magic – A more advanced exploration of magical theory → amzn.to/4nIqCUd
📖 The Apophenion: A Chaos Magick Paradigm – Addresses consciousness, meaning, and reality from a chaos-magical perspective → amzn.to/4nHZ69b
📖 The Octavo: A Sorcerer-Scientist’s Grimoire – A compendium of advanced ritual and metaphysical theory → amzn.to/47OPwvc
📖 This Is Chaos: Embracing the Future of Magic – A more recent work reflecting on where magic, technology, and the future intersect → amzn.to/43j6AIC
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books (Paranormal, Alternate History, Sci-Fi)
📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
Video Equipment & YouTube Creator Tools (Podcasting, Streaming, Filmmaking)
🎧 Bose SoundLink Around Ear Wireless Headphones II – Wireless headphones for podcast editing and streaming. → amzn.to/377r1hk
🎬 Elgato Green Screen – Best portable green screen for YouTubers. → amzn.to/3hJhE9v
🎤 Blue Yeticaster Broadcast Bundle – Professional USB microphone kit for podcasting and YouTube. → amzn.to/3hF0rOF
💡 Neewer 700W Softbox Lighting Kit – Affordable video lighting setup for creators. → amzn.to/3hKo748
📷 Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera – Top vlogging camera for YouTube creators. → amzn.to/3Cggs70
🎤 Mudder Mic Cover Windscreen – Microphone windscreen for better audio quality. → amzn.to/35Ww6Is
🎤 Aokeo Pop Filter – Best pop filter for podcast microphones. → amzn.to/3sMAYsO
📷 ULANZI Wide Angle/Macro Lens for ZV-1 – Expand your vlogging shots with wide angle and macro. → amzn.to/3tzlGXB
📷 GoPro HERO10 Black – Best action camera for travel and adventure vlogging. → amzn.to/3xHApBX
💡 UBeesize Ring Light with Tripod – Ring light for streaming, makeup, and video content. → amzn.to/3OxUnpr
🎤 Saramonic Blink500 B2 Wireless Mic System – Wireless lavalier microphone for DSLR, smartphone, and YouTube live. → amzn.to/3Ov9srH
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Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Copyright © 2025 Through a Glass Darkly. All rights reserved.
