The Dark Side of Lightwork

Wynne Thornley
The Dark Side of Lightwork

In life, I am a Canadian Esoteric Teacher and Channel to the Aether. I am also a supernatural nerd. My interest with the unknown began when I was a kid, due to having my own misunderstood psychic experiences. My life long study of the strange and unusual has prepared me for the work I am called to do now; taking me places other lightworkers won’t go. This has taught me about how many fallacies the masses believe about the paranormal. I am here to take the Hollywood out of the world of the supernatural. Connect with me here: https://www.wynnethornley.com/

  1. Houdini vs. Spiritualism

    1 JAN

    Houdini vs. Spiritualism

    In this episode, I am going to explore the second half of Harry Houdini’s life mission. Utilizing his knowledge of illusion and magic, Harry Houdini made it his personal agenda to expose the fakes, frauds and charlatans of the American spiritualism movement of the early 1900’s. How well do you think you know Harry Houdini? www.wynnethornley.com Audiobooks I found helpful: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cwkBqUDz8aPEcSqQqf3M1?si=f11f316f97db477b https://open.spotify.com/show/6AmEOtBXK15zcPWebV8FXT?si=319953aa285a491e Just a few Articles and Websites I found helpful: https://www.intervalmagic.com/houdini/articles/1926_02.27.html?form=MG0AV3 https://www.jstor.org/stable/43306017?form=MG0AV3 https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2012/09/harry-houdini-master-of-disguise.html?form=MG0AV3 https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/spiritualism https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2019/06/the-mama-message.html https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/in-1926-houdini-spent-4-days-shaming-congress-for-being-in-thrall-to-fortunetellers?form=MG0AV3 https://archive.org/details/BostomMediumMargery https://yalebooks.yale.edu/2020/03/11/did-houdini-really-die-after-being-sucker-punched/?form=MG0AV3 https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history/happy-national-magic-day?form=MG0AV3 https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2015/03/houdinis-death-certificate-online.html?form=MG0AV3 https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history/celebrating-life-harry-houdini-who-died-october-31-1926?form=MG0AV3  Music Credits; Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4397-sovereign License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3805-ghost-story License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cryptic Sorrow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3568-cryptic-sorrow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    48 min
  2. 23/07/2024

    Bloody Mary Ritual; Who was she really?

    In the last few episodes Of the Dark Side of Lightwork, I will offer a short series exploring some of the things from the paranormal world that piqued my curiosity and scared me deeply at the same time.  The third, and final, topic in this series will explore the origin story of a woman that almost every teenage girl has tried to summon at least once in their lives.  Have you heard of Bloody Mary? www.wynnethornley.com Just a few of the links I found helpful in my research: https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary https://urbanlegend.fandom.com/wiki/Bloody_Mary https://headstuff.org/culture/history/elizabeth-bathory-the-bloody-countess/ https://mysteriouschicago.com/bloody-mary-and-mary-worth/#:~:text=Stories%20as%20to%20who%20Mary%20was,others%2C%20she%20killed%20her%20own%20baby.&text=Stories%20as%20to%20who,killed%20her%20own%20baby.&text=to%20who%20Mary%20was,others%2C%20she%20killed%20her https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/502777/bloody-mary-separating-fact-from-fiction-horror-irl/ Some Podcast episodes I found useful: https://open.spotify.com/episode/59oDtdy41TDxnMilse9RO9?si=ueH7d7lSTfG5x-o1DYqJ0w https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nItY7ROLUhAsodiAxBZNf?si=T8Axz9bpSq2mXYbo4ZciCw https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WlVCUOR7NzpzjHhYmV8F7?si=7_6CxBoWQA-YyKP1WcBSRQ https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lYp7sOfyanTW5qOV77VyN?si=R8MCHp0zQR-hTmG4rYDruw https://open.spotify.com/episode/77BQ76EfKUzvf8PdQQv2BK?si=1VAC4pryR3CuNbGqoPtweQ Music Credits: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4397-sovereign License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cryptic Sorrow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3568-cryptic-sorrow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3805-ghost-story License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    30 min
  3. Necronomicon | Simonomicon - Dangerous Books

    12/03/2024

    Necronomicon | Simonomicon - Dangerous Books

    In the next few episodes of The Dark Side of Lightwork, I will offer a short series exploring some of the things from the paranormal world that piqued my curiosity, and scared me deeply at the same time.   The second topic in this series is about one of the first books I had ever heard of that came with dire warnings against its use. Best case scenario, you conjure a demon, worse case scenario, you die after reading it. Have you heard of the Necronomicon? Donations to The Dark Side of Lightwork accepted here: @thornleysremedyshop on PayPal Mentorship for the psychic, intuitive, mediumship and empathy community open year round. What paranormal skills would you like to refine and hone? wynnethornley@gmail.com for inquiries Links and Sources I found helpful when researching this episode Necronomicon, Author Simon, publisher Avon Books, print run 1978 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Necronomicon https://mythologyexplained.com/necronomicon-the-worlds-most-dangerous-book/ 'Evil Dead': How a Prototype Short Film Launched the Franchise (collider.com) Simon Necronomicon - Wikipedia Lifting The Veil On The Construction of the Simon Necronomicon: The Origin of the Gate-Walking Initiation & The Identity of "Simon" - Warlock Asylum International News The Necronomicon Wars – Jumbled Thoughts of a Fake Geek Boy (wordpress.com) Magickal Mystery Tour - Dec 13, 1987. Herman Slater of the Magickal Childe. Lady Rhea. Kay Faraday. (youtube.com) Music Credits Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3805-ghost-story License: ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Cryptic Sorrow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3568-cryptic-sorrow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4397-sovereign License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    33 min
  4. 31/07/2023

    Black Eyed Kids - Tales from the 80's and 90's

    In the next few episodes of The Dark Side of Lightwork, I will offer a short series exploring some of the things from the paranormal world that piqued my curiosity, and scared me deeply at the same time.   The first topic in this series is one that chilled me to the bones for decades. Have you heard of the Black Eyed Children? The Dark Side of Lightwork with Wynne Thornley | A podcast about the strange and unusual + Haunted Field Trips | PatreonLinks and Reading List Brian Bethel - The Black Eyed Kids - Para-Rational (pararational.com) 9 Terrifying Stories About Children With Black Eyes (ranker.com) Black-eyed Children - Paranormal Creatures | Mythology.net https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XQL2qIbppQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aufzaJ5Q0q4 Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology - Rosemary Ellen Guiley Encyclopedia of Ghost and Spirits - Rosemary Guiley Dictionary of Demons - Michelle Belanger Field Guide to Demons - Carol K. Mack and Dinah Mack Music Credits: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4397-sovereign License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3931-it-came-upon-a-midnight-clear License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3805-ghost-story License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    24 min
  5. 29/05/2023

    The Scole Experiment into Physical Mediumship Part Two - The Scole Report

    In Part Two of my three part exploration of the Scole Experimental Group, I will be sharing what I have learned about The Scole Report. A lengthy case study documenting two years of sessions taking place within the Scole Hole. This report was complied and organized by members of one of the oldest paranormal investigative societies in the UK. The Society of Psychical Research. Let’s dive into what this group had to say about whether or not The Foy’s, Bennett’s and other members in the Scole Group are 100% legit or just modern day charlatans. https://www.patreon.com/thedarksideoflightwork The Dark Side of Lightwork Podcast and Haunted Field Trips Books I found Useful: The Scole Experiment by Soloman The Scole Report by Keen, Fontana and Ellison Links to Consider: https://www.spr.ac.uk/ https://www.thescoleexperiment.com/about-us.html https://youtu.be/rilwt41Ir8s https://soundofheart.org/galacticfreepress/type-post/montague-keen https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/david-fontana#Books https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/arthur-ellison Music Credits: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3805-ghost-story License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Cryptic Sorrow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3568-cryptic-sorrow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4397-sovereign License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    38 min
  6. The Scole Experimental Group into Physical Mediumship PART ONE

    24/02/2023

    The Scole Experimental Group into Physical Mediumship PART ONE

    In part one of a three part exploration, I am going to share what I have learned about The Scole Experimental Group. Toted as being one of the most successful investigations into the existence of life after death, The Scole Group has an intriguing case study into the world of physical mediumship that hadn’t openly been explored since the 1930’s. More than lights flickering or thumps on the walls, this group is said to have manifested a full bodied apparitions of the members of the spirit team they called the spirit scientists. The Dark Side of Lightwork with Wynne Thornley | A podcast about the strange and unusual + Haunted Field Trips | Patreon My official website | Events (thedarksideoflightwork.ca)   Books to Consider: The Scole Experiment: Scientific Evidence for Life After Death by Grant and Jane Solomon The Scole Report by A.Ellison & D. Fontana Web Links I found Helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qSEi_sfaSU The Scole Experiment (skeptoid.com) Home - Physical Mediumship International (webs.com) About Us (thescoleexperiment.com) Exploring Physical Mediumship - James Van Praagh Helen Duncan - Wikipedia Music Credits March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3805-ghost-story License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4397-sovereign License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cryptic Sorrow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3568-cryptic-sorrow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    55 min
  7. Codex Gigas; The Devil's Bible

    23/09/2022

    Codex Gigas; The Devil's Bible

    In today’s episode, I am going to share what I have learned about the Codex Gigas. Over the last 800 years, this massive book has intrigued those who have had the chance to view it in person. Superstitious warnings and supernatural tales are linked to the Codex Gigas. It is even said that one of the books past owners had developed an unhealthy obsession with it. According to legend, the monk who is credited for producing this massive text actually had help in its creation. It is said that when God wouldn’t answer the monks calls for help, he prayed for the assistance of another. And It was the Devil who stepped forward to answer his call. The Dark Side of Lightwork with Wynne Thornley | A podcast about the strange and unusual + Haunted Field Trips | Patreon Learn more about haunted field trips, group learning and my other work here: The Dark Side of Lightwork Podcast and Haunted Field Trips Links to Consider: Legends and anec­do­tes – Kungliga biblioteket – Sveriges nationalbibliotek – kb.se Codex Gigas: Myths Surrounding the Medieval Manuscript (thecollector.com) Devil's Bible. | Library of Congress (loc.gov) - This link will take you to where you can look at each and every page of the Codex Gigas Videos I found most useful Is the Devil's Bible (Codex Gigas) a Cursed Medieval Manuscript? | Truth or Lore - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdV2d6_iaSw Music Credits: All music in this episode was created and composed by Kevin McLeod Myst on the Moor Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ghost Story Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3805-ghost-story License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ March of the Mind Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Cryptic Sorrow Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3568-cryptic-sorrow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sovereign Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4397-sovereign License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    40 min

About

In life, I am a Canadian Esoteric Teacher and Channel to the Aether. I am also a supernatural nerd. My interest with the unknown began when I was a kid, due to having my own misunderstood psychic experiences. My life long study of the strange and unusual has prepared me for the work I am called to do now; taking me places other lightworkers won’t go. This has taught me about how many fallacies the masses believe about the paranormal. I am here to take the Hollywood out of the world of the supernatural. Connect with me here: https://www.wynnethornley.com/

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