Wow! The (self-proclaimed) largest gathering of alchemists in 500 years! I SO want to go to this!
From the boingboing featurette:
"The emphasis is on real alchemy," the website proclaims. "Discover the secret history of alchemy and how it is practiced today! Learn the secret formulae and processes of the alchemists! Learn how to set up an alchemical laboratory in your own home!" Conference takes place October 5-7, in -- where else? -- Las Vegas." Boingboing.net permalink.
I LOVE this! It's a marketing mashup - half science museum and half shopping channel! From the official website:
"Learn!
· Discover the secret history of alchemy and how it is practiced today.
· Learn the secret formulae and processes of the alchemists.
· Learn how to set up an alchemical laboratory in your own home.
· Be able to recognize hidden “signatures” of people and events.
· Learn to make tinctures and elixirs that capture spiritual energy.
Experience!
· Resonate with the magical power of alchemists’ symbols and drawings.
· Awaken powerful energies to fuel your continuing transformation.
· Understand how the ancient principles work in your own life.
· Learn how to transmute emotions and thoughts into purified consciousness.
· Take part in meditations and experiments demonstrating esoteric principles.
Accomplish!
· Discover ways to harness the life force for alternative health care and continuing rejuvenation.
· Exchange the latest research in such diverse areas as the history of science and quantum chemistry.
· Learn to make alchemical tinctures, oils, elixirs, and other products in the privacy of your own kitchen.
· Become a certified alchemical practitioner or apply the principles in your present career.
· Turn lead of everyday life into the gold of health, wealth, and new opportunities."
Official website
I tried to sign up for the newsletter but kept getting the broken page message. Obviously I'm not privy to the mysteries...