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Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert (Ram Dass) were acclaimed Harvard professors turned counter-culture icons. They were two of the major players in the 60’s psychedelic scene. And they ignited the counterculture by passionately promoting, consuming, and researching psychedelics. Let’s look at these two psychedelic legends that are Timothy Leary and Ram Dass.

Magic mushrooms have a very long and interesting history. In fact, without magic mushrooms, the world might be a very different place. Historical evidence suggests that psychedelic plants inspired our ancestors into arts and spirituality. If you look deep enough, you’ll find psychedelics substances at the root of most religions.

Just like us humans, there are plenty of animals who enjoy the psychoactive gifts too Mother nature has given us, and it seems like they have just as much fun as we do! Other animals ARE psychedelic and are used as a psychedelic substance source.

Curious to know more? Read on to discover all about animals that like getting high and helping us get high!

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When it comes to a magic mushroom trip preparation, preparation is what will make it a success or a major fail, and our staff at the Magic Mushrooms Shop want to reveal a little secret: Incense can go a long way into making your trip memorable.

Incense has been around for a long time but it’s so much more than a fragrant smoke. Want to know more about incense? Let’s get into the thick of the subject.

What better way to unwind and relax at the end of your day than to kick back with a documentary, especially one about our favorite subject, psychedelics.

These mind-blowing docs take us on an insightful journey: from the origins of psychoactive plants and substances to the spiritual, cultural, and medicinal use of psychedelics today, there is something for everyone. 

So, If you want to have your heart warmed and mind nourished, take a look at our best selection of six psychedelic documentaries... great thing is, we found links so you can watch these in the comfort of your home, no charge :-)

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Here at the Magic Mushrooms Shop we appreciate the benefits psychedelics can bring us, and since magic mushrooms aren’t the only types of psychedelic out there, we thought we would bring you a short guide, let's take a look at the most common ones. 

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A magic mushroom trip can be an amazing life-changing experience, but it can also go to the other end of the spectrum and be somewhat terrifying, it is no wonder then that many people are hesitant to consume this ancient indigenous medicine.

Today we bring you a way you can prepare yourself if the experience is not pleasant: by preparing a ''Safe Space'', a place where you can go to get your hyperactive thoughts in order, calm down and reengage with the experience in a positive way. Let's take a look at how any psychedelic adventure can benefit from a Safe Space. 

Psychedelics are not legal, and not everyone sees them in a positive light, so when you want to talk or listen to ideas and points of view about this fascinating subject, it can be challenging to find like-minded people to bounce ideas off.

Listening to psychedelic podcasts is a great way to bypass this and to indulge in new ideas and connect and experience that feeling of community. It’s also the best way to keep up to date with all the latest news and developments from the scene.  But since there’s an abundance of podcasts out there, we thought we’d narrow the search down for you. Here are our top 6 psychedelic podcasts. 

In this month’s Magic Mushrooms Shop psychedelic profile, we’re going to pay homage to a humble man who has been at the forefront of psychedelic research. We are talking about Rick Doblin, the founder of MAPS, a man that has contributed an incredible amount to the world of psychedelics. 

What is it about Magic Mushrooms that is so transformative?  Could it be that ultimately, they make us feel good? That when we come back from a trip, we feel something has changed somehow? That we feel a little bit wiser, that we look at life through a different lens?  Our ancestors have used magic mushrooms to cure many illnesses.  The great news is that science is finally being allowed to investigate their therapeutic effects, and discoveries are quite impressive.  Let’s take a closer look at the amazing benefits of using magic mushrooms as medicine.