One of Thelema Now's all time favorite guests is BACK! James Wasserman gives us the lowdown on his book The Temple of Solomon: From Ancient Israel to Secret Societies. Find out what a trip to Israel meant to Mr. Wasserman, his opinions on the Bible, and being at one with his God.

(This is a rebroadcast of a panel from the 2012 SXSW Music Conference.) Rock musicians have been denounced for the apparently "magickal" impact they have on audience, often reciting lyrics replete with mystical references and officiating over public rites that can appear downright sorcerous to outsiders. Is this all merely theater? Voodoo rhythms shaped New Orleans R&B and rock 'n' roll while the trance-inducing drones psychedelia borrowed from India, as well as the immersive multi-media rituals are now practiced as concert spectacle by everyone from U2 to the Black Eyed Peas. Examine the occult philosophies that found their way into the lyrics of Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, King Crimson, Tool, and others, along with the collaborations between various rock stars and prominent magicians like Kenneth Anger and Harry Smith. This panel was moderated by Howard Wuelfing, and guest speakers were Joshua Sharp, Andrew W.K., Erik Davis, and Alison Fensterstock.

Chartered initiator for Ordo Templi Orientis, ordained Priestess, and secretary of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica in the United Kingdom. Cathryn Orchard has been a member of O.T.O. for seven years and has published articles on the E.G.C. through Avalonia Publishings. She is also a practising Art Psychotherapist and artist, as well as a member of the international O.T.O. Psychology Guild.

Our guest Tobias Churton talks about what it means to be a Thelemite in England, why no one talks about Crowley as an Englishman, and what he might think if he were alive today!

Stephen Skinner discusses Dr John Dee's Spiritual Diaries (1583-1608), a completely revamped and reader-friendly edition of A True & Faithful Relation of what passed for many Years between Dr. John Dee... and some Spirits. To buy the book, visit sskinner.com.