In this interview, Ralph shares his own perspectives on many of the topics that Dr. Christian Greer and I had discussed in Episode 19 ('Etic Examinations'). He shares his own background in occultism, 'the state of things' in Germany in the 1970s and -80s, as well as the change in perspective with the introduction of the 'Anglo' or British perspective about occultism and chaos magic. He also talks about his viewpoints regarding the concepts of 'gnosis' and 'shamanism' as they relate to chaos magic, how he feels about 'rationalist' thinkers such as Theodor Adorno, and highlights some of his own works. In my opinion, Ralph gives a very interesting overview of how he, as a practitioner, things about magic and how magic works for people who practice it. 
A very special thanks to Friedemann Rimbach-Sator for the inspiration behind the 'chaos magic' episodes, and for introducing me to Ralph Tegtmeier. 


PROGRAM NOTES

Selected Bibliography Ralph Tegtmeier/ Frater U:.D:. (provided  by Mr. Tegtmeier):
Amazon.com: High Magic: Theory & Practice: 9780738704715: U.:D.:, Frater: Books
Money Magic by Frater UD – Draconis Arcanum (draconisbooks.com)
(99+) Practical Sigil Magic - Frater U.D | EmMa Cold-Hag - Academia.edu
Sex Magic by Frater UD – Draconis Arcanum (draconisbooks.com)
The Magical Shield, by Frater UD by Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD. - Issuu
Where Do Demons Live by Frater UD – Draconis Arcanum (draconisbooks.com)
Amazon.com: Living Magic: Contemporary Insights and Experiences from Practicing Magicians: 9780738766799: U.:D.:, Frater, Budenbender, Axel, Eilenstein, Harry, Knecht, Josef: Books
Dark Star Magick - Posts | Facebook (A Fall Like No Other)

Other Selected Frater U:.D:. References:
Models of Magic (chaosmatrix.org)
Frater U:.D:. - [ChaosMatrix.org]

Chaos Magic:
Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic: Carroll, Peter J.: 8601404697678: Amazon.com: Books

Selected Academic References:
(99+) Chaos Magick | Colin Duggan - Academia.edu
(99+) Perennialism and Iconoclasm: Chaos Magick and the Legitimacy of Innovation | Colin Duggan - Academia.edu
(99+) The Illuminates of Thanateros and the Institutionalisation of Religious Individualisation | Bernd-Christian Otto - Academia.edu
 

Contact Ralph Tegtmeier/Frater U:.D:. Ralph Tegtmeier | Facebook

Theme music: Daniel P. Shea
Other music: Stephanie Shea