The Dark Side of Lightwork

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/

Episodes

February 22, 2025 17 mins

Back in September of 2024, a friend tag me in the commentssection of an Instagram Reel with the comment quote “Have you heard of this?? Sounds gnarly” unquote and I was immediately intrigued.

The reel was creepy, dark, unsettling and it had my Spideysenses tingling.

Due to my obsession with all things strange and unusual, there are very few urban legends or local haunts that I have not heard about. But they are out there. So, when ...

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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?

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Audiobooks I found helpful:

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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?

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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 h...

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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?

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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 whethe...

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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 manifest...

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December 19, 2022 22 mins

In today’s episode, I will be sharing the very basics of what you need to know about the tarot. I found it interesting how much illegitimate knowledge is still being spread about this style of cards.

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September 23, 2022 39 mins

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 massi...

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July 14, 2022 40 mins

In today’s episode, I will be exploring what I have found out about Garnet Montana. This historical mining town is a well known destination for ghost town enthusiasts. But it is also becoming well known in the circles of those attracted to the strange and unusual. There are some articles out there that claim it is challenging to get volunteers to commit to living in Garnet for one reason; and this is due to the reports of paranorma...

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In Part 2 of my 3 part exploration on Mel’s Hole, I am going to share what I have learned about the strange events that took place after Mel Waters went live on Coast to Coast AM on February 21, 1997.

I will also share what Red Elk, an Heyoka medicine man, knows about this strange hole. And how the his community has been aware of its existence, and other holes like it, for a long time.

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In Part 1 of my 3 part exploration of Mel’s Hole, I will be sharing what I have learned about Mel Waters and his first 2 of 5 interviews with Art Bell. Mel’s Hole is said to be a bottomless pit, and is often brushed off as being an urban myth. But the mystery surround this hole, and the person to publicly expose it’s existence on Coast to Coast AM, has caused many people to take a deeper look. There are sorted tales involving this ...

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In today’s episode, I will be sharing what I have learned about Madame Marie Laveau. Madame Laveau has such a presence in our collective consciousness that even those who know very little about the mystical arts know her name. This exploration has taken me back into my studies on voodoo, and brought to light some of the truths about this powerful woman, and her spiritual practice, that can only be found if you dive below the surfac...

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March 31, 2022 34 mins

In this episode, I will be exploring the town of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. Though Drumheller is known for the plethora of dinosaur fossils uncovered along the red deer river, this episode will be focusing on the darker side of the town. There seems to be a high occurrence of paranormal activity reported in this valley. Within the homes, businesses, and secret tunnels that are hidden beneath the original buildings that are part o...

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In today’s episode, I am going to share what I have learned about the Georgia Guidestones. A modern day megalith that was commissioned by a man named RC Christian who was representing a group of concerned American citizens. The intention behind this massive project was to leave instructions to man kind on how to live within a new age of reason.

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February 5, 2022 33 mins
In this episode, I will share what I have learned about the dark history involving Leap Castle. There are many stories that are told about one of the longest inhabited castles in Ireland. There are tales of murder, hidden rooms, troubled spirits and an lurking elemental that conjures fear into the bravest of all men. Links I found useful in my research efforts: Elemental of Leap Castle | ObscUrban Legend Wikia | Fandom The Violent,...
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Riverview Hospital is known as one of the most haunted mental institutions in all of Canada. With a history spanning over a century, it's not surprising most believe this. In this episode, I explore the history of Riverview and the treatment of the mentally ill in Canada back in the first 50 years of this institutions operations. I also share why I believe many people think the sprawling grounds of Riverview are haunted to this day...
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November 21, 2021 45 mins
In Part 2 of my 3 part exploration into Edgar Cayce’s life, I will be sharing what I have learned about the second half of Cayce’s life, the readings he offered to the public, his critics, and his lasting legacy. In his lifetime, Cayce conducted 10’s of thousands of readings, with a total 14306 documented by his stenographer Gladys Davis Turner. Though Cayce first found fame for his health and life readings, he also covered many ot...
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In part 1 of my 2 part exploration into Edgar Cayce’s life, I will be sharing what I have learned about the early life of the American prophet and holistic healer. Known as The Sleeping Prophet and The Father of Holistic Medicine, Edgar Cayce is the most documented psychic in modern history. But, it all began when he was a child. Links and Book references for you to consider: There is a River; The Story of Edgar Cayce by Thomas Su...
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September 17, 2021 38 mins
In today’s episode, I will explore the haunting stories of Lake Minnewanka. Those passed down from the indigenous of the area, the settlers who arrived later and the circumstances which lead to the resort town of Minnewanka Landing to find itself under the glacial waters of today’s Lake Minnewanka. Links to Consider: Lake Minnewanka, AB, Canada | Banff & Lake Louise Tourism (banfflakelouise.com) Lake Minnewanka - Wikipedia Treaty ...
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