Join me for a rare and in-depth conversation with Carroll “Poke” Runyon, one of the most distinctive and influential figures in the modern revival of Western ceremonial magic. Runyon, the self-styled “Gentleman of the Old School,” has lived a life as remarkable as his philosophy, moving from the Green Berets to the esoteric temple, from alligator wrestling and ocean voyages to the solemn work of ritual magick.
Founder-Magister of the Ordo Templi Astartes (OTA), the oldest continuously operating ritual magick lodge in the United States, Runyon has devoted over five decades to developing a living tradition that blends Solomonic magic, Hermeticism, and reconstructed Canaanite rites. His rediscovery of the dark mirror scrying method transformed post-war occultism, influencing a generation of magicians and researchers.
In this conversation, we will discuss the second edition of The Book of Solomon’s Magick, the newly released docuseries American Magick, and the continuing work of the OTA. Runyon will reflect on the Crata Repoa initiatory structure, the lodge’s seasonal Canaanite ceremonies, and his enduring commitment to preserving the Western Mystery Tradition.
We will also explore his long-running Hermetic Hour podcast, his experiences with both Tibetan Vajrayana and Golden Dawn magic, and his unique perspective on the synthesis of ancient ritual and modern practice.
An unmissable discussion for those interested in the living currents of Western esotericism and the legacy of one of its most colourful pioneers.
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Published on November 17, 2025
Join me for a rare and in-depth conversation with Carroll “Poke” Runyon, one of the most distinctive and influential figures in the modern revival of Western ceremonial magic. Runyon, the self-styled “Gentleman of the Old School,” has lived a life as remarkable as his philosophy, moving from the Green Berets to the esoteric temple, from alligator wrestling and ocean voyages to the solemn work of ritual magick.
Founder-Magister of the Ordo Templi Astartes (OTA), the oldest continuously operating ritual magick lodge in the United States, Runyon has devoted over five decades to developing a living tradition that blends Solomonic magic, Hermeticism, and reconstructed Canaanite rites. His rediscovery of the dark mirror scrying method transformed post-war occultism, influencing a generation of magicians and researchers.
In this conversation, we will discuss the second edition of The Book of Solomon’s Magick, the newly released docuseries American Magick, and the continuing work of the OTA. Runyon will reflect on the Crata Repoa initiatory structure, the lodge’s seasonal Canaanite ceremonies, and his enduring commitment to preserving the Western Mystery Tradition.
We will also explore his long-running Hermetic Hour podcast, his experiences with both Tibetan Vajrayana and Golden Dawn magic, and his unique perspective on the synthesis of ancient ritual and modern practice.
An unmissable discussion for those interested in the living currents of Western esotericism and the legacy of one of its most colourful pioneers.
CONNECT & SUPPORT
MY COURSES https://drangelapuca.com/course
WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER https://www.drangelapuca.com/#newsletter
BOOK A TUTORING OR A LECTURE https://drangelapuca.com/services
BECOME MY PATRON! / angelapuca
SUPPORT ME ON KO-FI ️https://ko-fi.com/drangelapuca
ONE-OFF DONATIONS https://paypal.me/angelasymposium
JOIN MEMBERSHIPS / @drangelapuca
MY PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/2TKoWTG…
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