Mystic, poet, psychonaut, magician...
Sunday, February 21, 2021 1712

"Dr Alexander Cummins is a consultant, diviner, writer, magician, and historian." The opening blurb on the website of Dr Alexander Cummins begins with characteristic understatement. The wisecracking wizard in a waistcoat, who usually introduces himself with: "Hello, I'm Al.", is most certainly all of those things.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 2883

I'd like to introduce you to the latest servitor from my stable: The Salesman.

Thursday, February 27, 2020 2482

Well, what do you know... I'm writing the monthly article ahead of time for a change. Taking a look at your month ahead in magic with March 2020.

Monday, February 03, 2020 2230

I really need to get into a rhythm for doing these articles and getting them out the door on time. I worked hard to make sure the first two months of the calendar were completed, but never set aside time to talk about them.  So, here's a little spiel for February, just a tad late.

Monday, January 13, 2020 10512

I adore Tommie Kelly, there's no two ways about it. I don't always agree with him, but what would a good friendship be without some dynamic tension?

Thursday, August 22, 2019 2780

A Celebration of Magical Education, Commerce, Community & Activism

I've had a little time to digest the delightful whirlwind that was The Salem Summer Symposium, but I'm not entirely sure I have my thoughts in order as it were. So this review is likely going to contain some rambling and some moments of me marking memories.

Thursday, June 27, 2019 3006

So, why are we all here? Because the author (that's me) mouthed off on social media that critical editions of medieval grimoires were all fine and good, but they didn't actually make them workable.

Thursday, May 02, 2019 20983

...the practitioners of magic have always been syncretists, experimenting intraculturally and sticking with what worked. - Michael M Hughes, Magic for the Resistance

Tuesday, April 09, 2019 2249

Yes, I had my first astrological consult (we've come a long way from that old Sun Signs book, baby) and it was quite educational and informative.

Monday, April 01, 2019 2119

I wanted to have this done last week; didn't quite make it.  You'll see stuff gets filled in to the calendar as I go along, so if this interests you feel free to look ahead a bit (not yet!).