American Magick, is a four-part documentary television miniseries directed by Johnny Royal (Illuminated)that lifts the veil on the creation, journey, and rituals of renowned occultist, ceremonial magician, and author Poke Runyon’s Ordo Templi Astarte (O.T.A.) and Church of the Hermetic Sciences (established 1970.) The mini-series, which follows modern members through a powerful journey toward enlightenment and dives into their practices based around a centuries old system called the Crata Repoa, which goes back to Ancient Egypt, will be released by in the U.S. and worldwide on Prime Video, and all major streamers in the U.S. beginning October 30, 2025.
Filmed in a cinematic hybrid style blending documentary realism and narrative reconstruction, American Magick unveils the living legacy of Western esotericism — from ancient Egyptian mystery schools to modern initiatory movements. Royal’s direction emphasizes ritual atmosphere, symbolic storytelling, and emotional authenticity, transforming the screen into a temple of visual initiation.
