May 1, 2019
After the 2016 Presidential Election in the US, Michael M. Hughes created a spell to bind Donald Trump. Witches and magic practitioners jumped on board, the mass media took notice, and it went viral internationally. Michael has a new book, "Magic for the Resistance: Rituals and Spells for Change." Visit BigSeance.com/141 for more info.
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In this episode:
A heads up and an explanation of what’s coming in this episode :00
Intro :45
Here’s why Patrick decided to move forward with an episode about the occult that is also political. 1:29
Michael M. Hughes’ Bio 3:15
“Soul Ache” - The day after the 2016 Presidential Election 4:50
Who was Michael M. Hughes before Trump? 10:28
Magic came into Michael’s life at an early age. 14:15
Pyramid Power 16:44
The inspiration for the Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him 22:29
Putting the spell together 25:12
The “Yippies” and the Pentagon in 1968 29:35
Mass media takes notice of Michael and his ritual 32:15
The Bind Trump Facebook Community 37:00
Trump is still in power, so what is the plan looking forward? Looking back, what has worked and what has failed? 42:16
Keeping the movement going when it’s easy to feel burned out 49:31
Spells for the LGBT community and other progressive causes 56:32
Binding and Hexing 1:01:20
“Magic for the Resistance” and who this book is for 1:13:43
Can we screw up magic? 1:18:37
Michael’s Final Thoughts 1:22:35
A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:29:05
Outro 1:30:38
For More on Michael M. Hughes
Magic for the Resistance on Amazon
The very first Bind Trump Ritual
Twitter: @MichaelMHughes
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