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What Magic Is This?

Douglas Batchelor

Booking Overview

A topic-driven occult and paranormal show that primarily explores one subject at a time through solo episodes, with recurring external interviews featuring authors, scholars, practitioners, and specialized researchers. Credible pitches include published experts on magic, witchcraft, folklore, divination, supernatural traditions, and related religious or cultural history; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors genuinely knowledgeable niche specialists rather than general-interest celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 167

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 9.8k subscribers

Instagram: 2.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

whatmagicisthispodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Douglas Batchelor - Podcast host focused on magic, occult traditions, esotericism, paranormal subjects, supernatural beliefs, and unusual cultural history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, historians, scholars, practicing magicians, specialist researchers, and experienced hosts with substantial knowledge of occult, esoteric, paranormal, supernatural, or folklore subjects.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on specialized occult, supernatural, religious, or folklore subjects, Academic or historical expertise in magic, folklore, or supernatural traditions, Established practical experience as a magician or esoteric practitioner, Relevant specialist podcast or media work

Recent Guest Discussions

J. M. Hamade - Jinn In Islamic Scripture, History, Lore, And Supernatural Experience.

Darragh Mason - Jinn, The City Of Jinn In Delhi, And The Role Of Jinn In The Lives Of Believers.

Francis Young - The Historical Development Of Fairy Beliefs And Supernatural Entities In Folklore.

Recent Topics

Occult, Paranormal, Witchcraft, Divination, Folklore

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What Magic Is This?
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Jinn & Magic with J. M. Hamade

September 25, 2026

It goes without saying that Jinn are inherently magical beings. Throughout history and well before Islam, people have been interacting with these spiritual entities via magic. But what exactly does Jinn Magic look like, and what are the reasons that someone would do magic with Jinn? Putting all the misconceptions in their place and enlightening us as to all the intersections of Jinn and magic we bring back to the show author, artist and magician J. M. Hamade.

The World of Jinn with J. M. Hamade

August 27, 2026

One of the most unique facets of the Jinn, is that they are attested to and given a complete history within both the main and supplementary scripture of Islam. In the Qur'an, the Jinn are there right at the beginning of creation, along with humans and angels. From this special status comes many stories and lore which informs not just more legends, but also shaped individual supernatural experiences through the centuries. To billions of people on this planet, the Jinn are very active participa...

"Tell me about the time you visited the City of Jinn, Darragh..."

July 29, 2026

What Magic is This? Podcast will be entering some unfamiliar territory. For the Islamicate world, a whole other group of beings share this reality with us. They are the Jinn, beings made from smokeless fire that share many attributes with us mortals. Yet before we acquaint ourselves with the Jinn fully, it would be good to have a guide bridging the European and American traditions with that of the Islamicate world. Host of Spirit Box Podcast and friend of the show Darragh Mason went on a jour...

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Frequently asked questions

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What Magic Is This?
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How do I get in touch with What Magic Is This??

What Magic Is This? is hosted by Douglas Batchelor. Its publicly listed email is whatmagicisthispodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for What Magic Is This??

The publicly listed email for What Magic Is This?: whatmagicisthispodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does What Magic Is This? have?

Podseeker estimates What Magic Is This? reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What Magic Is This??

What Magic Is This? typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, historians, scholars, practicing magicians, specialist researchers, and experienced hosts with substantial knowledge of occult, esoteric, paranormal, supernatural, or folklore subjects. Common among recent guests: Published books on specialized occult, supernatural, religious, or folklore subjects; Academic or historical expertise in magic, folklore, or supernatural traditions; Established practical experience as a magician or esoteric practitioner. Recent guests include J. M. Hamade, Darragh Mason, and Francis Young.

How hard is it to get booked on What Magic Is This??

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does What Magic Is This? cover?

Recent episodes cover Occult, Paranormal, Witchcraft, Divination, and Folklore. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

whatmagicisthispodcast@gmail.com

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