Tagged: esotericism

Students on the MA Magic and Occult Science Program attended a writing workshop in Powderham Castle this month. They learned some strategies to help them write their final thesis, and also found time to explore a beautiful location full of local Devon history. Learn more about the castle here: https://www.powderham.co.uk/

The students on the MA in Magic and Occult Science program visited Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday, January 22nd. They learned about the history of this magnificent building, and especially enjoyed seeing some of the carved figures dotted across the site. Among others, there is a Green Man, the Tumbler Corbel (which depicts an acrobat who […]

The Centre for Magic and Esotericism runs regular events with visiting speakers. Please see below for upcoming talks. Upcoming events 28th May 2025: Raphael Cormack Jinn Summoners and Hypnotists in 1930s Egypt 28th May 2025, 1-2pm. Zoom link to be provided (online only) In 1930s Egypt a moral panic was growing against what some claimed […]

This page highlights events happening beyond the Centre for Magic and Esotericism. Check back regularly for updates, and please get in touch if there is an event you would like to share! 11 April 2025: Folk Tale Symposium Lincolnshire Folk Tales and Folklore of Space Symposium CALL FOR PAPERS The folklore of the East of […]

The Centre for Magic and Esotericism at the University of Exeter was delighted to host the 2024 Conference of the European Network of Islam and Esotericism. This year’s theme was ‘dreams and visions in Islam’. Drawing on recent scholarship on dreams, dreaming, and visions which employ distinct historical frameworks and comparative approaches, the conference drew […]