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Josephine McCarthy, author of The Exorcist’s Handbook, joins us for our 100th episode.
Josephine has been teaching and writing about the Western esoteric tradition, as well as working as a consecrator and exorcist, for the past two decades. The Exorcist’s Handbook is a groundbreaking work that approaches the subject in a practical, thorough, and humorous manner.
“Exorcism is a topic that immediately leads into a fog of sensational and paranoid religious expressions, in which any direction or clear vision is quickly lost. Josephine McCarthy slices through this fog with a brilliant sword of a book. While McCarthy is conversant with scholarship on the topic, and knowledgeable regarding many religious, esoteric, and other spiritual traditions, it is her hard-won experience as an exorcist which animates her writing. With good humor and common sense, all sensationalism is brushed aside, so that the student can get down to work. This is very much a “how to” guide, in which decades of experience are shared far more openly than any other treatment of the subject I have encountered.”
- Dr. John Plummer in Forward to The Exorcist’s Handbook
Josephine begins by providing an overview of her esoteric experience. Then she tells us she wrote the book to provide accurate, proven techniques for doing the work of exorcism. She shares her perspective on secrecy and the importance of approaching things with humor.We explore the non-religious nature of the possession phenomena, it’s similarity to mental illness, and some of the incorrect stereotypes that abound in this subject. Josephine also shares some of her amazing experiences performing exorcisms.
Stay tuned after the interview for a special message about the 100th episode.
Join Josephine McCarthy in the Occult of Personality Membership Section for “A Vision of the Abyss” guided meditation!
The Exorcist’s Handbook by Josephine McCarthy
“Exorcism” Wikipedia entry
“The Magickal Work of Josephine McCarthy” – Occult of Personality podcast episode 116
The Work of the Heirophant by Josephine McCarthy
Magical Knowledge Book I: Foundations / The Lone Practitioner by Josephine McCarthy
Magical Knowledge Book II: The Initiate by Josephine McCarthy
Magical Knowledge Book III: Contacts of the Adepts by Josephine McCarthy
intro music by HipGnosis and Paul Avgerinos – “Awakening”
outro music by Sol Surfers – “Terra Nocturne”
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HI Greg,
thanks for having me on the show… I really enjoyed talking with you and I hope I didn’t swear too much (not very British you know).. and to those who listen… thanks for taking the time to listen to the ramblings of a mad occultist!
Josephine – You’re most welcome … and thank you for such a wonderful interview! It was a pleasure speaking with you and I hope we can do it again soon. Perhaps next time we could talk about The Work of the Heirophant or some of your upcoming new books?
Sure Greg, would love to…just let me know when you want to do it.
J
Excellent!
Congratulations on ep.100!!! thankyou for all your fantastic work Greg.
Just a brilliant talk , Joesphine is someone i’d very much like to speak to myself – Not in regards to becoming and exorcist mind you …
And Congratulations Greg on episode 100
Great work mate
much respect as always
dan
Thank you Dan! I appreciate your kind words very much.
Dan, you can email me at [email protected] thanks for the compliment!! its all down to Greg though, he is brilliant at interviewing..
Congrats on episode 100! I still enjoy listening to this podcast immensly and once again a great guest
A most entertaining interview. Josephine cuts right through. i’ll order the book.
Congratulations on #100, Greg. Quite a feat!
gary
Greg
Congratulations on the 100 and many thanks for all your dedication and hard work.
Steve
Josephine – You’re too kind! You and the guests do most of the heavy lifting
Michiel, Gary, and Steve – Thank you all so much!
Best episode so far! I really hope to hear Josephine on the show again. I’ve listened to a few other podcasts that like to have exorcists as guests and Josephine is the first I’ve ever heard that makes the subject actually make sense and not a mess of delusion.
Rob – Thanks! I think Josephine will be back
I agree with you – she’s a wonderfully honest, forthright, and her knowledge on the subject is unmatched in my experience.
I found out about this podcast from Marcus Katz.. WOW! I learned SO much, and while I have never looked into the Abyss, I do want to learn more. I have ordered two of Josephine’s books “Exorcist” and I have just received “Magical Knowledge Book II The Initiate” I can’t wait to begin! Thank you!
You’re most welcome Suzi! I’m glad you found the podcast and thanks for listening.
Josephine I really enjoyed what you had to say especially about the part where you mention that the entities are just doing what they are meant to do. Too many times people think that everyone should and does think and feel the same way they do. They do not think about how they may have a different idea, motive or purpose.
Great Work, i look forward to purchasing your book!
Hi Brett,
thankyou for your kind words, much appreciated!
best wishes, Josephine
Great guest to celebrate your 100th podcast! Congratulations!
Thank you Carole Linda!
Josephine,
Thank you so much for both this interview and your book… I am in the middle of my Daoist Mysticism studies and The Exorcists Handbook has become required reading for us… It is truly one of those pieces of work that shifts paradigms and for that, we all owe you a great debt of gratitude… I hope to hear you on a podcast in the future…
Many Blessings…
dear Holder54,
Thankyou for your kind comments and I am excited to read that the book has become required reading, rather than propping up someone’s table leg somewhere! I do hope to do another podcast at some point in the future with Greg to talk about the work reflected in the Magical Knowledge books.
Josephine
Hi Josephine,
I have actually met very few authentic magicians in my life. Many dilettantes, many so called ‘satanists’ and ‘setians’ and ‘thelemites’ , but very few actual adepts.
From these people, one of whom was my mentor, I learned about how magic really works. Listening to you speak was refreshing and intriguing. It was really a ray of light in my world. I look forward to reading your work. Thank you so much for coming on this show. it really made me very happy to hear someone speak about things which touch the fabric of who i am. I would like very much to talk with you sometime.
Hi Janus,
thankyou for your kind words, they are much appreciated. You can contact me through my website theinnerlibrary if you wish to.
best wishes
Josephine
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Much thanks for this podcast! I love this quote:
” …it goes right down to the fundamental basics of that the monotheistic religions look at these beings as good or bad, evil or not, satan, the devil all of that, you know which is like, video games for idiots…”
You’re most welcome Terrence! Josephine doesn’t hold back, does she?
Late to the Party! However this was a most excellent episode and completely thought provoking which i adore!! Josephine is fascinating to listen to, (and someone i would love to meet one day *is very wishful*) boy did i learn a lot, which you can tell cause there was swearing and a bit of grumping, which is par for the course really *grins*
I may have to go and listen to a bunch more of these now.
Thank you!!
*smiles*
Polly
Thank you Polly! If you enjoyed this episode, you must listen to her most recent appearance … more honesty and, of course, more controversy.
http://www.occultofpersonality.net/the-magickal-work-of-josephine-mccarthy/