MUFON NYC Newsletter - Magick Mirror - 1997 New Year

Magazine Overview

Title: MAGICK MIRROR MAGAZINE
Issue: NEW YEAR 1997
Publisher: MAGICK MIRROR COMMUNICATIONS
Country: USA
Date: January 1997

This issue of Magick Mirror Magazine delves into a variety of anomalous phenomena, including telepathy, UFOs, and psychological warfare, with contributions from its editor, E. Macer-Story, and other researchers.

Contents

The magazine features several articles, including:

• TUTTI FRUITI: This section comments on various items received by the magazine, including a CNN report on a cinnamon bun resembling Mother Theresa. It questions why supernatural and UFO events with artifacts or multiple witnesses are not covered similarly by the media, suggesting that formal logic may not always be adequate to describe unexplained events.
• SAY WHAT?: This piece critiques emotionally-opinionated judgments printed in broadsheet magazines, deeming them inappropriate and lowering the publication's standard. It specifically criticizes a review of E. Macer-Story's book "SORCERY AND THE UFO EXPERIENCE" for its poor taste and inaccuracies.
• PIE IN YOUR EYE: This article continues the critique of the aforementioned review, arguing that the reviewer did not engage with the actual specifics of the book's research. It contrasts the reviewer's focus on personal travel with Macer-Story with the book's content and mentions upcoming works by Macer-Story, including a reissue on shamanism and a new book, "THE DARK FRONTIER."
• DECEPTION/ NO DECEPTION: This section explores "mirror reverse" manipulation as a psychological warfare technique, suggesting that the presence of explicit literature and dubious health products at UFO and new age conferences might be designed to make attendees feel "secret and guilty." It draws parallels to Sun Tzu's ancient tactics of co-opting and discrediting opponents.
• MORE UNSPOKEN BOUNDARIES: This article responds to reader inquiries about the "Headless Horseman" photo, clarifying the sequence of shots and explaining that the darker snapshot was taken shortly after the first due to the flash mechanism not having time to recycle. It also corrects a previous mention of the New Science Forum in Denver.
• THE NORTH ATLANTIC BOING: This excerpt from "THE GREAT DEEP" by James Hamilton-Paterson discusses unexplained underwater sounds detected by sonar operators, nicknamed the "North Atlantic Boing." It speculates on the origin of these sounds, considering possibilities like submarines or unknown creatures, and notes the powerful sonic energy used in sonar transmissions.
• HA!: This personal account by the correspondent details a "meaningful computer glitch" experienced while renaming a file. The incident involved data loss and unusual drive designations, leading the correspondent to interpret it as a potential manifestation of deliberate sorcery, as speculated upon by E. Macer-Story in the "Tutti Fruiti" editorial.
• The Misguided Missile Mentality: This is the second installment of an article submitted anonymously, which the magazine presents for expert magnification. It discusses the mathematics of Chaos theory and its potential relevance to psychic experimentation and mind control projects.
• The Collective Human Spirit: This section explores the concept of a collective human spirit and its connection to electromagnetic communication and quantum physics. It suggests that psychic interference can be a factor in mind control programs and that the collective mind may represent a barrier to such endeavors.

Editorial Stance and Contact Information

The magazine's editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, with a critical eye towards media representation and conventional logic. They encourage reader submissions and research. The issue concludes with contact information for the editorial address and phone number, and a disclaimer that opinions and quotations remain the property of individual authors.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

Recurring themes include the exploration of telepathy, UFO phenomena, and the potential for hidden or unconventional forms of intelligence and communication. The magazine seems to advocate for a broader understanding of reality that extends beyond purely logical or scientific frameworks, suggesting that phenomena like computer glitches or unexplained sounds might have deeper, possibly intentional, origins. There is a critical perspective on how such topics are handled by mainstream media and a suggestion that psychological warfare tactics may be at play in various contexts, including the UFO and new age communities. The editorial stance is one of open investigation and a willingness to consider unconventional explanations, while also maintaining a critical approach to unsubstantiated claims and biased reviews.

This document is a promotional page for "THE MAGICK MIRROR WEB SITE", active in 1997 for data collection. It announces the web address: http://www.best.com/~ezy/magick. The page also references the print publication, "MAGICK MIRROR MAGAZINE".

Bughouse Square

The text describes Bughouse Square, a public park near the Newbury Rare Book Library in Chicago. This park was known as a place where individuals could freely give speeches on any topic, as long as they adhered to basic community standards of decency. The article emphasizes the importance of such public forums in a free society, distinguishing them from intellectual clubs and libraries that may have membership fees and regulations.

The Magick Mirror Web Site's Purpose

The primary purpose of The Magick Mirror Web Site was to gather data on anomalous situations and supernatural occurrences, including UFO experiences. The site was designed to be accessible to everyone, without requiring membership or special identification, likening its open nature to poetry readings in New York's Greenwich Village.

The web site was intended to operate on voluntary donations and subscriptions to the hard copy edition of Magick Mirror Magazine. The magazine would feature data logged on the web site, referred to as "park" data, along with other articles from various sources.

The announcement concludes with a call to "LOOK FOR MAGICK MIRROR ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB IN 1997".

Newsletters Received

The second page lists "NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED", providing contact information for various publications and organizations related to UFOs, paranormal phenomena, and related topics. These include:

• CLASSIFIED COMMUNICATIONS: "news & views on aliens, implants, etc."
• Erich Aggen, jr., Kansas City, Mo.
• ALTERNATE PERCEPTIONS: "UFOs, native spirituality & paranormal phenomena"
• Eagle Wing Books, Memphis, Tn.
• THE GATE: "ufo contact, mysteries, and the supernatural"
• Richmond Heights, Ohio
• JUST CAUSE: "historical perspective on ufo research"
• Barry Greenwood, Stoneham, Ma.
• PHOENIX LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER: described as a mailorder and traveling bookstore.
• Columbus, Ohio
• PHOENIX NEWSLETTER: "Gulf Breeze prophecies & other outrageous opinions"
• Woodbridge, Virginia
• RIGHT TO KNOW FORUM: "Freedom of Information Issues"
• Gathersburg, Md.
• S.P.A.C.E. NEWSLETTER: "the inner space connection"
• Joe Wiek, Worcester, Ma.
• U.F.O. NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE
• Lucius Farish, Plumerville, Ark.
• SAMIZDAT
• Scott Corrales, Bradford, Pa.
• Gordon Creighton : FLYING SAUCER REVIEW
• High Wycombe, Bucks., England
• CSETI
• Asheville, NC
• UFOCUS--Institute for UFO Research
• Fort Collins, Colorado

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme is the collection and dissemination of information regarding anomalous phenomena, particularly UFOs, within a framework that values open public discourse. The editorial stance appears to be one that supports free speech and the open exchange of ideas, as exemplified by the reference to Bughouse Square and the accessible nature of the web site. There is a clear intent to bridge the gap between online data collection and a physical magazine publication, fostering a community around these topics.