Exploring the Occult World: A Comprehensive Calendar of Festivals

The occult festivals calendar encompasses a range of events that are celebrated by individuals and groups who are interested in the esoteric, mystical, and occult traditions. These festivals often align with significant celestial events, natural cycles, and religious holidays. The main purpose of these gatherings is to facilitate spiritual growth, connect with unseen forces, and explore different aspects of the occult. One of the most well-known festivals included in the occult calendar is the Summer Solstice, also known as Litha. Celebrated around June 20th, it marks the longest day of the year and is seen as a time of growth, abundance, and the height of the sun's power. Many occultists gather at ancient sites such as Stonehenge to witness the sunrise and perform rituals that honor the sun and its energy.

Many occultists gather at ancient sites such as Stonehenge to witness the sunrise and perform rituals that honor the sun and its energy. Another significant event is Mabon or the Autumnal Equinox, which usually takes place around September 22nd. This festival is seen as a time of balance, as it occurs when day and night are equal in length.

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A freely chosen card vanishes from the deck.

The deck then turns completely blank while their chosen card appears wherever you want.

This sounds crazy, but watch the trailer. There is no switch happening. This is like our Award Winning effect Get Sharky, but with this extra twist where the deck turns completely blank.

The magician riffles through the deck until the spectator tells him to stop. At this random position the spectator remembers the card.

Without any suspicious moves the magician turns the deck completely blank. (The deck can even be dealt onto the table, one card at a time, as there is no rough and smooth principle involved!)

The magician slowly puts his empty hand into his pocket (or any other location he likes) and shows the selected card! A miracle. The effect resets in seconds and could be immediately repeated with a different outcome!

Has anyone seen this to be able to comment on the quality of the deck

cheers in advance

Would be useful to see a full actual performance. It's great that they say "without any suspicious moves" but the video moves the hands out of view, so that's. not very helpful. For that price, sure seems like a full performance video would be useful.

It’s a get sharkey blank DD deck. I like this version as the spec has no need to handle the deck. Ordered.
It’s expensive yes but this will blow minds believe me.

Yeah that does look very cool. And specs will be baffled for sure. For me though the problem is that they subsequently would want to look at the cards and touch 'em. And of course you can't let them. At paid gigs you can get away with moving on quite easily, but it still takes away considerably from the magic, as you basically admit that what you showed them was a magic prop. But in social settings it's a no-no for me. The question in their mind becomes: "How on earth does that trick deck work?" instead of "How on earth did that happen?". Nothing against the former, but I prefer the latter.

(BTW can we stop calling letting them not touch your stuff “spectator management”? That term has by now been abused to death by creators and performers. Spectator management is when you manage spectators in a way that is NOT obvious, like telling people to “come stand here where you can see it better” while really you don’t want anyone behind you. “No I won”t let you touch this” really means you're telling them: "you're right, it's a magic prop". It's not spectator management. It's admitting they're on to something.)

Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)

Actually they can be freely handled just like GS deck. I just choose not to let them. These gimmick cards are actually designed to be handled by the spec.

Really? Oh I completely missed that. Never seen a GS. But you wouldn’t want their fingers all over your €80,- deck, right? Then the same problem would still be there for me.

Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)

Does anyone know how many outcomes? And a live performance would definitely help me decide if I should buy it.

On Nov 16, 2022, Kenco wrote:
Does anyone know how many outcomes? And a live performance would definitely help me decide if I should buy it.

On Nov 16, 2022, The Unmasked Magician wrote:
Really? Oh I completely missed that. Never seen a GS. But you wouldn’t want their fingers all over your €80,- deck, right? Then the same problem would still be there for me.

Exactly. Also of note these cards do not use RnS and do not wear out over time.

On Nov 16, 2022, pegasus wrote:
It’s a get sharkey blank DD deck. I like this version as the spec has no need to handle the deck. Ordered.
It’s expensive yes but this will blow minds believe me.

I’m actually not familiar with the GS deck due to the effect not interesting me enough to pay that price. However this version has definitely caught my interest. So I just have one question about the riffle selection. I understand there are set outcomes but can they say stop anywhere and that is where you stop, no force?

Get Sharkey is great, I have also made a one card version as Ryan Tricks does it on YouTube.
I let the spectators handle the cards as the orientation they get them in from me nothing will be found.
I corner short my home made DD version and it’s a killer.
I have always loved my Get Sharkey and they will feel 52 full thickness different cards.
So this will be very good too I’m certain Gaz

On Nov 16, 2022, pegasus wrote:
It’s a get sharkey blank DD deck. I like this version as the spec has no need to handle the deck. Ordered.
It’s expensive yes but this will blow minds believe me.

I’m actually not familiar with the GS deck due to the effect not interesting me enough to pay that price. However this version has definitely caught my interest. So I just have one question about the riffle selection. I understand there are set outcomes but can they say stop anywhere and that is where you stop, no force?

Pretty much and not familiar with GS (one of the best card tricks ever) believe me it's worth every penny.

On Nov 16, 2022, pegasus wrote:
It’s a get sharkey blank DD deck. I like this version as the spec has no need to handle the deck. Ordered.
It’s expensive yes but this will blow minds believe me.

I’m actually not familiar with the GS deck due to the effect not interesting me enough to pay that price. However this version has definitely caught my interest. So I just have one question about the riffle selection. I understand there are set outcomes but can they say stop anywhere and that is where you stop, no force?

Pretty much and not familiar with GS (one of the best card tricks ever) believe me it's worth every penny.

I understand that it’s worth every penny but that doesn’t mean I can justify spending £70 on it when it is a single deck of cards and Pocket Nightmare achieves the same effect and is much cheaper. This effect however I’ll probably get because I like blank deck kickers and as Pegasus said no need for specs to handle deck.

I received mine yesterday and have nothing but praise for this incredible deck. My only quip is the manner in which Phoenix manages their downloads especially with a product like this where obviously it would be very difficult to construct on your own. I added a double back blank card from a Bicycle deck and shortened it. Then, when I am strolling, I won't have to occupy two (working) pockets. Three cards are enough when strolling. I wish that they thought of because it would have been nice to receive a double blank Phoenix card with my purchase.

On Nov 17, 2022, Jared wrote:
I received mine yesterday and have nothing but praise for this incredible deck. My only quip is the manner in which Phoenix manages their downloads especially with a product like this where obviously it would be very difficult to construct on your own. I added a double back blank card from a Bicycle deck and shortened it. Then, when I am strolling, I won't have to occupy two (working) pockets. Three cards are enough when strolling. I wish that they thought of because it would have been nice to receive a double blank Phoenix card with my purchase.

Is there 4 or 5 outcomes with the deck as is?

On Nov 17, 2022, Jared wrote:
I received mine yesterday and have nothing but praise for this incredible deck. My only quip is the manner in which Phoenix manages their downloads especially with a product like this where obviously it would be very difficult to construct on your own. I added a double back blank card from a Bicycle deck and shortened it. Then, when I am strolling, I won't have to occupy two (working) pockets. Three cards are enough when strolling. I wish that they thought of because it would have been nice to receive a double blank Phoenix card with my purchase.

Not quite sure what you’ve done here.

There are six possible outs for the reveal. You could have two cards in three pockets or alternatively three in two pockets. You also don't need to memorize the identity of the cards (it's very clever how they handle this). But in my handling, I shortened a double blank card by 1-2 mm and placed it in the center of the deck. This way, it will FORCE only one of the outs. Then, to avoid having the same outcome with another group MOVE the double blank card so that you will have a different card reveal. My feeling is that I could handle an entire strolling gig with just three outs all inside the same pocket. This deck is a Bonafide WORKER!

I received mine yesterday and have nothing but praise for this incredible deck. My only quip is the manner in which Phoenix manages their downloads especially with a product like this where obviously it would be very difficult to construct on your own. I added a double back blank card from a Bicycle deck and shortened it. Then, when I am strolling, I won't have to occupy two (working) pockets. Three cards are enough when strolling. I wish that they thought of because it would have been nice to receive a double blank Phoenix card with my purchase.

It focuses on the harvest, gratitude, and the transition from the warm days of summer to the colder months of autumn. Occult practitioners often engage in rituals that give thanks for the abundance of the previous months and prepare for the challenges ahead. Samhain, also known as Halloween, is a festival that falls on October 31st and is associated with the veil between the physical and spiritual realms becoming thin. It is a time when the occultists honor their ancestors, commune with the dead, and acknowledge the power of death and rebirth. Rituals often involve divination, candle lighting, and the creation of altars to honor loved ones who have passed away. In addition to seasonal festivals, the occult calendar also includes celebrations of esoteric traditions such as Wicca, Astrology, and Tarot. These festivals focus on specific practices, beliefs, and symbols associated with these traditions, and provide a space for individuals to learn, share, and connect with like-minded individuals. Overall, the occult festivals calendar offers a diverse range of events that cater to the spiritual needs and interests of those who engage in occult practices. By participating in these festivals, individuals can deepen their connection to the unseen forces of the universe, explore different aspects of the occult, and find community within the wider occult community..

Reviews for "An Occultist's Calendar: Highlights of Key Festivals and Celebrations"

1. Katie - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with the "Occult festivals calendar". I was hoping for a comprehensive guide to occult festivals around the world, but instead, I found a brief overview of a few well-known festivals. The calendar was also not detailed enough for my liking, providing only basic dates and locations without any additional information or explanations. Overall, I felt like this was a missed opportunity to delve deeper into the world of occult festivals.

2. Mark - 1/5 stars - This calendar was a complete waste of money. It barely covers any occult festivals, and the ones it does mention are very mainstream and well-known. I was hoping to discover some hidden gems or lesser-known events, but this was far from what I expected. Additionally, the information provided is very limited, with just a basic date and location. There's no background or history on the festivals, making it feel like a hastily put together resource. Save your money and look for a better guide.

3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I found the "Occult festivals calendar" to be quite underwhelming. While it does list a few festivals, it lacks any real depth or substance. I was looking for a more comprehensive resource that would provide insights into the various traditions and practices associated with occult festivals. Unfortunately, this calendar fell short in delivering that. It feels more like a basic list of dates rather than a true exploration of the topic. I would recommend looking for a more detailed and informative guide if you're interested in occult festivals.

4. John - 2/5 stars - I was hoping for a more extensive collection of occult festivals in the "Occult festivals calendar". However, I was disappointed to find that it only covers a few major festivals, leaving out many smaller and niche events. The calendar lacks variety and depth, which made it feel limited in its scope. If you're looking for a more comprehensive guide to occult festivals, I suggest you explore other resources as this one didn't meet my expectations.

5. Emily - 1/5 stars - The "Occult festivals calendar" was a huge letdown for me. The information provided was basic and lacked any real depth or interesting insights. I was hoping to learn more about the myths and rituals associated with each festival, but this calendar fell short in offering that. Furthermore, the design and layout were uninspiring, making it feel like a generic calendar rather than a specialized guide. I would not recommend wasting your money on this product.

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