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- Artist and photographer Justin James Reed, director of Lights in the Sky Gallery, Virginia joins me to discuss the re-enchantment of nature through personal experience and imagery.
We hear of Justin's childhood experience with a goblin (The Toad Man) and a shadowy figure that he came to understand much later. He also shares an anomalous light experience and a Bigfoot experience
Justin introduces his beautiful collection of works, Re-enchantment a book which features 60 pieces of his original photographic imagery along with essays from Brother Richard Hendrick, Timothy Grieve-Carlson, Kim Philley.
Justin and I also wrote essays for the book which we both read during this interview.
It was an honour to contribute to this inspiring project. Spending time with these images first-hand was a moving experience and certainly provoked for me a personal re-enchantment of the world.
Justin's book and artworks are part of a new exhibition at Candela Gallery in Virginia. https://www.candelaphotoarts.org/calendar/reed-abe-soo
Shownotes and Contacts
Lights in the Sky Gallery Virginia https://lightsinthesky333.com
Justin James Reed https://www.instagram.com/justinjamesreed/
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Warning: These are not fairytales and the content is unsuitable for children. This episode describes a wonderful experience but some episodes may contain details which some may find unsettling or frightening. The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast is designed for listeners 16 years and older.
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Green Man Artwork: Peter Hall Studios
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Poltergeists, Goblins and Otherworlds with Douglas Batchelor What Magic is This? Podcast
31/10/2026 | 1h 20 mins.My dear friend Douglas Batchelor of the legendary What Magic is This?' Podcastjoined me to discuss his explorations with magic, a poltergeist-like attack and how the presence of a goblin arose out of his childhood relationship with the natural world.
While experimenting with magic as an adult provided wellbeing and a sense of a homecoming, later experiences taught Douglas a great deal about the importance of simplicity and location in ritual.
I particularly appreciated our discussion around the potency of the imaginative play.
Such a beautiful conversation! Thank you so much Douglas
As mentioned on our chat, The What Magic is This? Patreon is one of the finest communities around and Douglas' bonuses (I have to admit) put us all to shame! They are so well-researched and beautifully crafted.
If you're not already a listener of What Magic is This? Podcast then you are in for an absolute treat with Douglas' episodes and back catalogue PLUS the FAIRY SPECIALS episodes:
An Introduction to Fairies with Dr Simon Young and Jo Hickey-Hallhttps://whatmagicisthis.com/2023/02/13/an-introduction-to-fairies-with-jo-hickey-hall-simon-young/
Fairies and Ireland with David Halpinhttps://whatmagicisthis.com/2023/02/27/fairies-ireland-with-david-halpin/Fairies UFOs and Aliens with Joshua Cutchinhttps://whatmagicisthis.com/2023/03/14/fairies-ufos-aliens-with-joshua-cutchin/
Fairies in Ritual with David Rankinehttps://whatmagicisthis.com/2023/04/08/fairies-in-ritual-magic-with-david-rankine/
Fairies, Witchcraft and Magic with Lee Morganhttps://whatmagicisthis.com/2023/04/14/fairies-witchcraft-magic-with-lee-morgan/
Origins of British Fairies with Dr Francis Younghttps://whatmagicisthis.com/2023/04/18/the-origins-of-british-fairies-with-francis-young/
Shownotes:
What Magic is This? Podcast
What Magic is This? Patreon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglaswmit/
Greek Magical Papyri (In Translation)https://dn721606.ca.archive.org/0/items/grick-papiri/grick%20papiri_text.pdf
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Warning: These are not fairytales and the content is unsuitable for children. This episode describes a wonderful experience but some episodes may contain details which some may find unsettling or frightening. The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast is designed for listeners 16 years and older.
Podcast intro music: Transmutate by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Green Man Artwork: Peter Hall Studios
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices- Dylan an Arizona-based creator of models and puppets shares his 3D interpretations of Otherworldly beings experienced by previous guests on The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast.
It was a real pleasure to speak with Dylan and an honour to hear about his practice and be personally introduced to some of his spectacular creations.
Dylan is a member of our Patreon group and it's been such a treat to witness the various stages of process of some these creations via Discord.
If you're not already on the Discord, do drop in and say hi! And please follow Dylan on Instagram and check out his shop on Etsy and his website.
Thanks so much again to Dylan (and friends!)
LINKS AND SHOW NOTES
Dylan's House of Shadows on InstagramInstagram.com/DylansHouseofShadows
Dylan's House of Shadows on Etsyhttps://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DylansHouseOfShadows
Dylan's Website www.dylanshouseofshadows.com
TMFSP Ep 55: "Terrified by Goblins in my London Flat"https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BNEU0odIlrhcbM8X5ds2h
TMFSP Ep 107: Fairy Sighting in the Home "It Seemed Familiar to Me"
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FIBKWKUrNoO9gbqNcfjTw
Original Fan Art of London Goblins by Jonathan Dodd Drawshttps://www.instagram.com/jonathandodd_draws/
Brian Froud's Oraclehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/47708.The_Faeries_Oracle
Faeries by Brian Froud (1978)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/139200545?ref=s_s
Fresno Night Crawlerhttps://youtu.be/QnCuPHAW1I8?si=a3DhrjB3z1_EHyMs
Leaf (Ananke)'s Banishing Ritual Bonus Patreon Zoom Presentationhttps://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcast/posts/leafs-lesser-of-86753992/edit
TMFSP Ep 35: Mike Clelland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JebNeiApYXs&t=5s
TMFSP Ep 1: A Remote Encounterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnQCLe-kUps&t=319s
Michelle DeVrieze is no longer conducting dream studies but you can read a previous paper: The Hidden Predator: Deconstructing the Shadow Side of Reality, is available to read for free on Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/63794708/The_Hidden_Predator_Deconstructing_the_Shadow_Side_of_Reality.
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Warning: These are not fairytales and the content is unsuitable for children. This episode describes a wonderful experience but some episodes may contain details which some may find unsettling or frightening. The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast is designed for listeners 16 years and older.
Podcast intro music: Transmutate by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Green Man Artwork: Peter Hall Studios
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Dr Francis Young joins me to discuss the fascinating history of fairies. It was a great honour to hear about his own personal experiences too.
I highly recommend his latest book Fairies: A History
Find him at website: https://drfrancisyoung.com/
And be sure to subscribe to his Substack: https://drfrancisyoung.substack.com/
Francis's Books:
Twilight of the Godlings: https://www.cambridgebookshop.co.uk/products/twilight-of-the-godlingspos=1&sid=53dd10585&_ss=r
Fairies: A History: https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=fairies-a-history--9781509566778
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Warning: These are not fairytales and the content is unsuitable for children. This episode describes a wonderful experience but some episodes may contain details which some may find unsettling or frightening. The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast is designed for listeners 16 years and older.
Podcast intro music: Transmutate by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Green Man Artwork: Peter Hall Studios
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TMFSP is part of SpectreVision Radio
SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - I chat to creator friends Anake and Kati about their experiences and how that has fed into their art projects.
⭐️ Both share a number of inexplicable experiences that took place in their childhoods and also in their adult lives. Finding each other and having a space to share inspiration and stories together with their like-minded friends has provided a heart space of flourishing love and creativity.
Be sure to catch Ananke's vibrant creations at https://linktr.ee/leafmoonart
Her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheHollowmereShoppe
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/LeafMoonArt/posts
And her adorable Fairy Doll Tutorial video! https://www.patreon.com/c/LeafMoonArt/posts
And follow Kati's characterful clay creations at https://www.instagram.com/helloblookat/ and her Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/HelloBlookat?dd_referrer
🌟More on Patreon 🌟
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In the FULL LENGTH version of the episode on PATREON, we hear Kati's encounter with a flying being on two occasions, each time in the company of witnesses.
In the extra Exclusive BONUS also on Patreon I read the story of the new home owners who experienced what happens 'When Things Go Wrong' with fairies. We also look at other stories with a similar theme.
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If you’d prefer to support the Modern Fairy Sightings with a one off donation, you can ‘buy me a coffee’ and I’d be very grateful 🙂
https://buymeacoffee.com/modfairysight
Or send a one-off donation to PayPal at https://paypal.me/modernfairysightings/
M E R C H ! M F S P T - S H I R T S ♥️
Sustainably made, organic cotton T-shirts are available at Teemill (ships anywhere in the world)
https://the-modern-fairy-sightings-podcast.teemill.com/
Warning: These are not fairytales and the content is unsuitable for children. This episode describes a wonderful experience but some episodes may contain details which some may find unsettling or frightening. The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast is designed for listeners 16 years and older.
Podcast intro music: Transmutate by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Green Man Artwork: Peter Hall Studios
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TMFSP is part of SpectreVision Radio
SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions.
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Most people are baffled at any idea that fairies could exist...and telling people you've had a fairy encounter is a major taboo. The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast hears from people who’ve had experiences and want to share them. Whether you’re already a believer, or full of intrigue, come open-minded and open-hearted…simply listen, and make your own mind up. But take heed, these are not winged Tinkerbells. These are real fairies. Please note: this podcast is not suitable for children as it may contain some unsettling, frightening or creepy material from time to time. Artwork: Peter Hall Studios Music: Transmutate by Snowflake.
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