On this, the 15th episode of THE KENTROVERSY TAPES – we have as our guest – Tracy R. Twyman. Tracy is an occult historian who has been studying the occult since the age of thirteen years-old, when she discovered a copy of the infamous magical grimoire THE NECRONOMICON in a bookstore. From then on, she has immersed herself in all manner of occult treatises, books, and manuscripts. Tonight, we are talking about the Federal Reserve, and how it conjures wealth just like a sorcerer conjures up their magical spells. In fact, Tracy reveals in the interview that the members of the Federal Reserve Board laugh about how they see themselves as magicians! Tracy’s 2005 book Solomon’s Treasure: The Magic and Mystery of America’s Money (2005) is the subject of tonight’s discussion – which I believe went very well – and should be very educational to those listening. On the back cover of the book, it says: “Solomon’s Treasure explains how the magic of the dollar operates. The creation of money by the Federal Reserve, and its’ exponential multiplication by the procedures of the banking system, is analogous to the creation and multiplication of gold in te metaphysical practice of alchemy. The members of the Federal Reserve Board are in many ways like sorcerers, conjuring wealth seemingly out of thin air and distributing it at will to transform the American economy according to their desires. The dollar is ‘fiat currency,’ declared into existence by the central bank in a manner similar to the creation of the Universe by the divine words “Let there be light!” This system depends entirely on a religious faith by the American people in the supernatural power of the dollar. This faith is reinforced by the financial terminology currently in use, as well as by watchwords and symbols found on American money. These act as magical charms, and also as tokens of communal trust in, and fidelity to, the dollar as an institution. Every time a person spends a dollar, or accepts a dollar as payment, they are confirming their belief in the dollar, and using it to exercise their spiritual will. Even the familiar dollar ($) sign has an occult meaning which is linked with these ideas.” I would encourage all interested in what Tracy has to say, to check her website and podcast, which are excellent, and worthy of your attention. Opening Song – TELL THE TRUTH (excerpt) by David Lee Roth; from the album: ‘A Little Ain’t Enough’ (1991) Closing Song – FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY (excerpt) by The O’Jays; from the album: ‘Ship Ahoy’ (1973) (c) 2007 Kentroversy Tapes All rights reserved. Used with permission. Less