The Cauldron (1967), Invocation (1974) and The Altar Flame were several journals devoted to Bizarre Magick (1993). The Vibrations journal often discusses topics related to Bizarre Magick.
List of Bizarre Magic Magicians:
Bizarre Magic Fae Gothic Horror
Misinterpreting Black Magic Circle Spirit
There is also an unfounded belief among certain individuals that bizarre magic must be ghoulish, ghostly, or ghastly. Not actually, that's real. Funny, comical, and downright slapstick can be bizarre magic. Emotionally touching and philosophically provoking, it can also be. A key aspect is that, on a deeper emotional level than ordinary magic, it must affect the viewer. That's done with a theatrical focus. It is often done by simulating or re-enacting occult, pagan or shamanic magic, but, unlike Gospel Magic, it is not meant to encourage religion but to promote entertainment.
In addition to the traditional commercial magic approaches of humor and wonder, as Bizarre Magic embraces horror and the supernatural as viable entertainment decisions.
Magic should be disturbing sometimes. It should make people uncomfortable.
That's not an easy goal. It's not a commercial goal. The audience doesn't necessarily walk away smiling and admiring how clever and adroit you are. Instead they have a creepy feeling that what they've just experienced might have been real.
Another technique used in performance is the incorporation of story-telling.
Introductive Haunted Séance Witchcraft
For a few people at a time, Bizarre Magic is mostly done as close-up magic, but, depending on the routine, the props, and the artist, it may also be performed as a club show or even as a stage act. More so than other forms of magic, instead of mimicking performance styles or the performance of standard effects that are popular in commercial magic, the Bizarre Magic culture promotes the artistry of the performer and the development of unique presentation objects.
A History of Mummified Matchbox
The art movement of Bizarre Magic started with Charles Cameron and Tony "Doc" Shiels in the late 60s. Tony Andruzzi (aka Maskelyn ye Mage), Jim Magus, Carl Herron (aka Brother Shadow), Tony Raven, Joe Lantiere, Eugene Burger, Eugene Poinc, Larry White, Christian Chelman, Robert Neale, Jeff McBride, Denomolos (Ed Solomon), Roni (Roni Shachnaey), and Ulf Bolling were some of the big artists since then (aka Borodin).
Within the Bizarre Magic group, much of the content on the subject is published privately and is not readily available via regular distribution. And many of the significant works were either hand-made on a very limited basis or written. Thus, many have substantial collectible prices in the hundreds or thousands of dollars, despite being relatively recent publications.
