The Queen's "Magician": Angels, Demons and the Occult World of John Dee

In this episode of HISTORY’S DEVILS, host James Crossland is joined by historian, author and scholar of Satan, Mikki Brock to explore the extraordinary life of John Dee, the famed court magician of Elizabeth I.From occult practices and alchemy to conversations with angels - and possibly demons - this episode dives into Dee’s myth-making, confidence tricks, and his role in the intrigues of Queen Elizabeth's court. Discover how Dee’s influence extended from mystical experiments to shaping the idea of the British Empire.Perfect for listeners fascinated by true history, the Elizabethan era, magic and the occult, royal intrigue, and the hidden stories that shaped the modern world.🎙️  Buy Mikki’s Book – https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526160904/ Follow Mikki on Instagram – @historymikki  Further ReadingBenjamin Woolet, The Queen’s Conjurer: The Life and Magic of Dr John Dee (2002)Glynn Parry, The Arch-Conjuror of England: John Dee (2013)   Chapters00:00 Introduction to John Dee: The Man Behind the Mystique02:35 John Dee's Early Life and Education04:45 The Intersection of Mathematics and Magic07:47 Navigating Political Turmoil: Dee's Context11:59 Dee's Relationship with Queen Elizabeth I16:01 Alchemy: The Quest for Gold25:09 Exploration and the Search for Riches29:55 The Vision of a British Empire32:21 The Myth of the British Empire33:26 Mathematics and Navigation34:07 Mirrors, Kabbalah, and Angelic Communication37:05 The Role of Edward Kelly40:59 Adventures and Misadventures in Europe44:56 The Decline of John Dee48:47 Legacy and Impact of John Dee Thanks to SOULFULJAMTRACKS for their tune "Dark Halloween"Follow HISTORY's DEVILS On Instagram @historysdevilshttps://www.instagram.com/historysdevils/On Substackhttps://jamescrossland.substack.com/Follow JAMES CROSSLANDOn Bluesky @jamescrossland.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamescrossland.bsky.socialTag HISTORY's DEVILS@historysdevils#HistorysDevils #JamesCrossland #HistoryPodcast #Podcast #History #DarkHistory #HistoricalBiography #TrueHistory #HistoryDocumentary #Deepdive #Storytelling History's Devils is a history podcast exploring the lives of murderers, charlatans, psychopaths, dictators, war criminals, tyrants, demagogues, revolutionaries, cult leaders, conquerors, fraudsters, and other controversial figures.History's Devils is hosted by James Crossland, professor of international history and author of:Rogue Agent: From Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare, the Untold Story of Robert Bruce LockhartThe Rise of Devils: Fear and the Origins of Modern Terrorism...