Edmund B. Lingan
The unseen leaves traces
I write nonfiction about the occult. My work reveals the ephemeral traces and physical artifacts that remain in the wake of esoteric belief, ritual, and magic.
The Theatre of the Occult Revival
A study of alternative spiritual performance from 1875 to the present, tracing how theatrical practices shaped modern occult and spiritualist traditions.
Alternative Spiritual Performance from 1875 to the Present
Current work
Occult Midwest
A nonfiction book revealing how and why the American Midwest became the birthplace of several occult and spiritual movements.
The Occult Archive
Nonfiction micro-stories about occult history in religion, art, and popular culture.