The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels

"The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels" is the name of a group of occultists and performers including writer and magician Alan Moore, Bauhaus member David J, and musician Tim Perkins, who perform occult "workings" consisting of prose poetry set to music. Several of these "workings" have been released onto CD. It was also the name of the group's first performance piece which was released as a spoken word CD in 1996.

History

The group formed in the mid 1990s.

The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels

The group's initial, self-titled "working" occurred in 1994. It was released on CD in 1996 and 2000. It dealt partially with an exploration around London. The first track on the album, "The Hair Of The Snake That Bit Me", was also released on "Hexentexts", the Creation Books Sampler CD, for which Alan Moore drew the cover.

The Birth Caul

This was performed at the Victorian magistrate's court in Newcastle Upon Tyne, on November 18, 1995, and was later turned into a comic by Eddie Campbell.

The Highbury Working

This was performed in 1997 at The Garage in Highbury. This dealt with an exploration of the area of Highbury, in London. The CD was designed by John Coulthart and released in 2000. During his study of the area, Moore looks at the building of the football stadium, the sewage systems, constructing the underground, Coleridge, Aleister Crowley, Joe Meek, The Arsenal team, and local gangsters.

nakes and Ladders

Performed in 1999 at Red Lion Square at a meeting of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. It explored the local area and its magical associations. It was later turned into a comic by Eddie Campbell.

Angel Passage

This was performed in 2001 at the "Tygers of Wrath" evening of readings and performances celebrating the life of William Blake.

The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic

This book is due out in 2010.

ee also

*List of published material by Alan Moore