#Magister Carl Abrahamsson

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Into the Devil’s Den and Back: Four Lectures by Magister Carl Abrahamsson

Into the Devil’s Den and Back: four lectures on LaVey and Satanism by Magister Carl Abrahamsson Into the Devil’s Den and Back: Four sessions in a unique and exclusive class on Anton LaVey and his magical system! Join Magister Carl Abrahamsson as he talks about the history of Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan, his magical system in theory & practice, in detail, and its future—with the help of…

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The Demented1: A Moment with Carl Abrahamsson

In this episode I speak with Magister Carl Abrahamsson. Carl is an author, artist, creator of the documentary “Into The Devil’s Den” and a Magister in The Church Of Satan. Carl and I discuss Anton LaVey, Satanism, and much more. Apple Podcast / Spotify 

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Online Class: INTO THE DEVIL’S DEN AND BACK: An Introduction to the History and Magical System of Anton LaVey's Church of Satan

Morbid Anatomy Presents: Beginning July 7, join us on a thought-provoking journey into the history, philosophy, and magic of Anton LaVey with Carl Abrahamsson, renowned Swedish author and Magister of the Church of Satan, who knew LaVey personally. Through informative presentations and interactive discussions, students will uncover the historical origins, theoretical foundations, and practical…

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Magister Carl Abrahamsson's "Nocturnal Meditations" Now on Bandcamp

Magister Carl Abrahamsson’s “Nocturnal Meditations” Now on Bandcamp

Dark ambient scapes with dream/nightmare-infused spoken word, celebrating a swift re-balancing of the forces of (poetic) justice.

Digital album now available for purchase at carlabrahamsson.bandcamp.com.

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Magister Carl Abrahamsson on The Devil You Know

Magister Carl Abrahamsson on The Devil You Know

The Devil You Know Podcast presents: Episode 123 – Carl Abrahamsson! Dorian Grey and John H Shaw talk to special guest, Magister Carl Abrahamsson, about his new film coming entitled Anton LaVey: Into the Devil’s Den! Special thanks to: Carl Abrahamsson Adam Roberts Be a part of something great by donating today: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anton-lavey-into-the-devil…

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Trapart Film presents “Mementeros” – A film by Vanessa Sinclair & Carl Abrahamsson

Trapart Film presents “Mementeros” – A film by Vanessa Sinclair & Carl Abrahamsson

As in their previous collaboration, Lunacy (2017), Vanessa Sinclair and Carl Abrahamsson began by collecting texts and assembling these for Sinclair to cut up, randomly re-assemble, and record. The sources in this case are various erotic writings by Abrahamsson and many others. When these had been cut up, read and recorded by Sinclair, Abrahamsson set them to music (a total of eight pieces).

With…

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Re-writing the Future: 100 Years of Esoteric Modernism & Psychoanalysis Conference Magister Carl Abrahamsson and Vanessa Sinclair present this once-in-a-life time conference on esoteric modernism and psychoanalysis. This event will also feature a presentation by Magistra Blanche Barton on Satanism and the Church of Satan.

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Mitch Horowitz: Good, Clean Satanism 

Occult writer and lecturer Mitch Horowitz reflects on his early impressions of Satanism and rediscovering the writings and philosophy of Anton LaVey.

I had once written off Anton as a showman and gifted musician with a instinct for the (virtual) kill. I saw his theology as little more than a secularized bastardization of British occultist Aleister Crowley, with a side of Ayn Rand’s Objectivist ethics and will-to-self thrown in. I was wrong.

As I recently discovered in cultural critic and occult explorer Carl Abrahamsson’s stunningly insightful forthcoming study Occulture, Anton had a more fully developed philosophy than I had realized, and he wrote with a depth and wit that has gone under-appreciated.

Read the full article at his Real Magic Medium blog.

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Magister Carl Abrahamsson on Beyond the Darkness Podcast 

BEYOND the DARKNESS explores Occulture: The role of magic & the occult in culture from ancient times to today with the Unseen Forces That Drive Culture Forward with Carl Abrahamsson. Magic, and the occult have been intimately linked since our prehistoric ancestors created the first cave paintings some 50,000 years ago. As civilizations developed, these esoteric forces continued to drive culture forward. 

Listen on Darkness Radio now!

Support Magister Carl Abrahamsson on Patreon.

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Occulture 2017 Lecture/Webinar:  Anton LaVey - Magical Innovator 

Already in The Satanic Bible, Anton LaVey had shown considerable creativity. Concepts like ”Psychic Vampire” and ”The Balance Factor” soon became household terms in America and the rest of the world. His description of the ritual space as an ”Intellectual Decompression Chamber” also hit home outside the strictly Satanic perimeters. As did the slightly later term ”Occultnik”, signifying a person who is lost within old structures of occultism without being able to see what’s really of use on a practical, material level. LaVey’s initial key works, The Satanic Bible and The Satanic Rituals, are great examples of creative appropriation and reformulation. But the two volumes of essays and maxims that followed much later, ie The Devil’s Notebook and Satan Speaks, genuinely contain the essence of LaVey’s wit and creativity. In these books, we find many fascinating topics: the integration of emotionally resonant music, stressing the ego, encouraging a sense of humour, artificial human companions, the total environment, a re-evaluation of slavery, the archetype of the villain, the third side of truth and much more. Join me for a darkside trip into the Satanic mind of Anton LaVey – magical innovator!

When? Sunday, December 10, at 20-22 GMT+1 / 11am-1pm PST / 2-4pm EST / 19-21 GMT

After the lecture there will be an opportunity for a Q&A/discussion.

To take part of this lecture/webinar, please send $18 via PayPal to: carl AT carlabrahamsson DOT com. After you have paid, I will send you all the relevant information/links. The number of attendee “seats” is limited, so please act fast.

More on the OCCULTURE webinar/lecture series 2017:

Art, magic, and the occult have been intimately linked since our prehistoric ancestors created the first cave paintings some 50,000 years ago. As civilizations developed, these esoteric forces continued to drive culture forward, both visibly and behind the scenes, from the Hermetic ideas of the Renaissance, to the ethereal worlds of 19th century Symbolism, to the occult interests of the Surrealists. In this lecture/webinar series exploring “occulture” – the liminal space where art and magic meet – I reveal the integral role played by magic and occultism in the development of culture throughout history as well as their relevance to the continuing survival of art and creativity. Blending magical history and esoteric philosophy, I look at the phenomena and people who have been seminal in modern esoteric developments.

My book Occulture – the unseen forces that drive culture forward will be published by Inner Traditions in March 2018. You can preorder the book HERE!

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Magister Carl Abrahamsson’s "Occulture: The Unseen Forces That Drive Culture Forward" Pre-Order Available

Explores the role of magic and the occult in art and culture from ancient times to today 

• Examines key figures behind esoteric cultural developments, such as Carl Jung, Anton LaVey, Paul Bowles, Aleister Crowley, and Rudolf Steiner • Explores the history of magic as a source of genuine counter culture and compares it with our contemporary soulless, digital monoculture • Reveals how the magic of art can be restored if art is employed as a means rather than an end and offers strategies to rekindle intuitive creativity

Pre-order on Amazon

Simon & Schuster details

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California Infernal is Back! 15% Discount at TRAPART Books

Movie star Jayne Mansfield and notorious Satanist Anton LaVey met in 1966. Both were publicity conscious and made the most of the meetings, which evolved into friendship. Almost always present was German paparazzo Walter Fischer, stationed in Hollywood and catering to image- and scandal-hungry photo magazines all over the world.

Fischer’s unique collection of photos takes us straight into the ritual chamber of the Church of Satan in LaVey’s infamous “black house” in San Francisco, as well as into Mansfield’s Hollywood “pink palace”. We also get to follow LaVey on excursions to his friend Forrest “Famous Monsters of Filmland” Ackerman, to Marilyn Monroe’s grave, to TV studios and back to Satanic weddings and Zeena's baptism at the Church of Satan HQ.

These were wild and narcissistic times in America. Few understood the power of media exposure better than Jayne Mansfield and Anton LaVey. Captured alone or together by master paparazzo Walter Fischer, this devilishly handsome couple made headlines that still resonate today.

The book also contains an introduction by legendary filmmaker Kenneth Anger, and forewords by writer Carl Abrahamsson and collector Alf Wahlgren.

Published in May 2017. New expanded "Mansfield Edition", with eight additional colour pages. We have worked extra hard to make this a spectacular edition, with more than ten new images compared to the first edition! 152 pages, size 21 x 25 cm, hardbound with dust jacket. Also included is a facsimile of the typescript of very last interview Jayne ever did (by Ivor Davis, published in the Daily Express, June 30th 1967).

Please also see the Collector's Edition!

Please also see the California Infernal Special Book + Prints bundle!

CALIFORNIA INFERNAL CAMPAIGN: When you check out from the store, enter JAYNE in the voucher box. This gives you a 15% discount! This campaign is active until July 15th.

US customers can order from JD Holmes to save on shipping!

"I am extremely impressed with this book. The layout is done beautifully. This is everything you want in a photography book." – Ashley, The Eternal Jayne website

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California Infernal: Free Shipping Worldwide July 15 to August 15

Movie star Jayne Mansfield and notorious Satanist Anton LaVey met in 1966. Both were publicity conscious and made the most of the meetings, which evolved into friendship. Almost always present was German paparazzo Walter Fischer, stationed in Hollywood and catering to image- and scandal-hungry photo magazines all over the world.Fischer’s unique collection of photos takes us straight into the ritual chamber of the Church of Satan in LaVey’s infamous “black house” in San Francisco, as well as into Mansfield’s Hollywood “pink palace”. We also get to follow LaVey on excursions to his friend Forrest “Famous Monsters of Filmland” Ackerman, to Marilyn Monroe’s grave, to TV studios and back to Satanic weddings and Zeena's baptism at the Church of Satan HQ.These were wild and narcissistic times in America. Few understood the power of media exposure better than Jayne Mansfield and Anton LaVey. Captured alone or together by master paparazzo Walter Fischer, this devilishly handsome couple made headlines that still resonate today.The book also contains an introduction by legendary filmmaker Kenneth Anger, and forewords by writer Carl Abrahamsson and collector Alf Wahlgren.

Published in May 2017. New expanded "Mansfield Edition", with eight additional colour pages. We have worked extra hard to make this a spectacular edition, with more than ten new images compared to the first edition! 152 pages, size 21 x 25 cm, hardbound with dust jacket. Please note: This package is sent by registered mail.

This special bundle contains:

1 copy of the standard edition of the book

1 copy of the Collectors' Edition (incl a print of the cover image, 21 x 30 cm, archival paper + three surprise photos)

1 x Special Print only available in this bundle (Anton LaVey with Gong in the Black House, 21 x 30 cm, archival paper)

Also included is a facsimile of the typescript of very last interview Jayne ever did (by Ivor Davis, published in the Daily Express, June 30th 1967).

Please also see the Collector's Edition!

Please also see the Standard Edition!

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Magister Carl Abrahamsson Talks Anton LaVey in Rue Morgue Magazine

I was recently interviewed by Sean Plummer for the Canadian horror film magazine Rue Morgue. Sections of that interview was used for Plummer’s piece on Anton LaVey and his legacy, and the issue in question can be acquired HERE!

To read the interview in its entirety, please read on.

CARL ABRAHAMSSON / RUE MORGUE

What does the word ”Satan” mean to you now? And how has that word’s significance evolved for you over the years?

From having been a term that I used ”mechanically”, i.e. via someone else’s definition, I now look at it as a hugely important psychological cluster/complex which always takes on immense historical proportions. Satan is an overall term for a mechanism that makes the world move onwards. For me, the Jungian ”Shadow” is very tied in with this. The more someone represses his own shadow, the more he will live in an ”adversarial neurosis” which means living in a dualistically simplified world-view guided by fear. Satan’s main job is to fuck that up, and is thereby a hugely important energy in human culture. One could look at Satan as an ambassador of human intelligence and ingenuity if you will. The ones suffering from adversarial neurosis as a result of denying their own shadow could – and should – be looked at as mere utilitarian components.

Are you still a member of the Church of Satan?

Yes.

In what ways does LaVeyan Satanism remain relevant to your life from the time you first became interested in it? Has your relationship to LaVeyan Satanism evolved or changed over time?

It has evolved from a youthful interest in all-round ”occult” and weird phenomena to a deeper kind of philosophy and psychology that I’m actively working with on many personal levels.

Read the full interview at carlabrahamsson.com

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THE FENRIS WOLF 9 

This volume contains material from the conference Psychoanalysis, Art & the Occult (London, 2016).

Trapart Books 2017, 248 pages, 148 x 210 mm, perfect bound.

Contents:

Vanessa Sinclair & Carl Abrahamsson Editors’ Introduction: Looking back at the crossroads

Katelan Foisy Invocation: Homage to the spirits of the land/London

Sharron Kraus: Art as Alchemy

Demetrius Lacroix: The Seven Layers of the Vodou Soul

Graham Duff Sublime Fragments: The Art of John Balance

Ken Henson: The American Occult Revival In My Work

Gary Lachman: Was Freud Afraid of the Occult?

Peter Grey: Fly the Light

Val Denham: Proclaim Present Time Over

Katelan Foisy & Vanessa Sinclair: The Cut In Creation

Claire-Madeline Culkin: Beds, Bodies and Other Books of Common Prayer – A Reading of the Photography of Nan Goldin

Steven Reisner: On the Dance of the Occult and Unconscious in Freud

Katy Bohinc: The 12th House: Art and the Unconscious

Olga Cox Cameron: When Shall We 3 Meet Again? Psychoanalysis, Art and the Occult: A Clandestine Convergence

Ingo Lambrecht Wairua: Following shamanic contours in psychoanalytic therapy at a Māori Mental Health Service in New Zealand

Elliott Edge: An Occult Reading of PAO! Imagining in the Dark with Our Vestigial Shamanism in a Shade, Shadow, Wide

Charlotte Rodgers: Stripped to the Core: Animistic Art Action and Magickal Revelation

Alkistis Dimech: Dynamics of the Occulted Body

Fred Yee: Cut-Up As Egregore, Oracle and Flirtation Device

Robert Ansell: Androgyny, Biology and Latent Memory in the Work of Austin Osman Spare

Ray O Neill: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble: Psychoanalysis Burn and Surrealism Bubble

Derek M Elmore: Dreams and the Neither-Neither

Julio Mendes Rodrigo: Rebis, the Double Being

Eve Watson: Bowie’s Non-Human Effect: Alien/Alienation in The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) and The Hunger (1983)

Carl Abrahamsson: Formulating the Desired: Some similarities between ritual magic and the psychoanalytic process

Front cover painting by Val Denham

Back cover painting by Ken Henson

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CUT TO FIT THE MOUTH

Cut to fit the mouth is the debut album by Vanessa Sinclair and Carl Abrahamsson, released on cassette by the American label Arcana Machine. Vanessa Sinclair’s cut-ups and poetry are read by Sinclair and Abrahamsson, and set to music by Abrahamsson. Psychedelic fragments and intriguing memory mosaics are woven into ambient scapes and sensual sound collages, creating an overall impression of a psycho-sexual journey far beyond consensus reality and its mechanical anticipations. Cut to fit the mouth is a slice of life seasoned with anxiety, confusion, determination, delight and, eventually, complete satisfaction.

C-60 Cassette. Arcana Machine 2017. Limited edition of 230 copies. Please note: 23 copies come together with a print signed by Sinclair: 297 x 210 mm, archival paper.

Purchase US: Arcana Machine

Purchase Europe: Trapart

Excerpts can be hear here on Soundcloud.