Magic Video - Lecture on Beautiful Bullshit by Enrique Enriquez (Digital Download)
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Unlock the Poetic Power of Tarot with Enrique Enriquez
Immerse yourself in a captivating two-hour lecture replay featuring the enigmatic Enrique Enriquez as he delves into his profound notes, 'Beautiful Bullshit'. This isn't just a lecture; it's an invitation to re-imagine the very essence of divination and Tarot reading. Enriquez meticulously discusses each essay contained within his groundbreaking work, offering unparalleled insights and sharing his unique philosophy on how Tarot intersects with life, language, and literature.
Enrique Enriquez: A Visionary Voice in Divination
Known as 'a rumor based in New York City', Enrique Enriquez is a celebrated figure whose work consistently explores the mystical interplay of language, birdsong, dreams, and the iconic Tarot de Marseilles. His literary contributions include 'Tarology', 'En Terex It & Ex Itent Er', and 'Linguistick', solidifying his reputation as a thinker who dares to challenge conventional understanding. So impactful are his ideas that they form the central theme of the feature film, 'Tarology, the Poetics of Tarot'. In this exclusive digital download, you'll experience his compelling presence and innovative perspective firsthand.
'Beautiful Bullshit': Tarot as Poetic Subgenre
Join Enriquez as he meticulously unpacks his new notes, 'Beautiful Bullshit', revealing a revolutionary perspective on Tarot. He posits that, unlike traditional artists or poets, the fortune teller's influence isn't on culture, but profoundly on the immediate moment. The core idea is to re-evaluate the essays within 'Beautiful Bullshit', where Tarot divination is re-contextualized as a poetic subgenre. This subgenre possesses the extraordinary capacity to dissolve the very membrane separating life from literature, offering a seamless integration of existence and narrative.
Transcend the Table: Tarot's Enchantment of Reality
Through Enriquez's eyes, the Tarot transforms from a mere divinatory tool into a pivotal instrument for the poetic enchantment of reality. This is achieved not through static readings, but through specific, ephemeral actions that boldly exceed the familiar image of a Fortune Teller seated at a table. Can the magic inherent in Tarot truly surpass the confines of traditional readings? This pivotal question forms the very heart of these essays and the illuminating lecture built around them. Prepare to challenge your preconceived notions and embrace a more dynamic, poetic understanding of Tarot's power. Original cover photos by Hal Schulman.
Original Specs
Watch the replay of Enrique Enriquez’s two hour lecture where he discusses his notes Beautiful Bullshit. He discusses each essay in detail and shares additional thoughts on his philosophy on divination and reading the tarot.
About the Lecture
Enrique Enriquez is a rumor based in New York City whose work explores the magical value of language, birdsong, dreams, and the Tarot de Marseilles. He is the author of Tarology, En Terex It & Ex Itent Er, and Linguistick. His ideas are the central theme of the feature film Tarology, the Poetics of Tarot.
Join Enrique as he talks about his new notes Beautiful Bullshit. Unlike the poet or the artist, the fortune teller cannot affect the culture, only the moment. The idea is to review each of the essays contained in Beautiful Bullshit from which tarot divination is understood as a poetic subgenre that has the peculiarity of dissolving the membrane that separates life from literature. The tarot thus becomes the pivot towards the poetic enchantment of reality through specific, ephemeral actions that exceed the image of the Fortune Teller sitting at the table.
Can the magic of tarot exceed readings? That is the question that those essays, and the lecture built around them, hope to answer.
Cover photos by Hal Schulman.
