Creative Podcast Rob Rider Hill Fool's Errand Magician Musician Writer and Chef

Creative Podcast Rob Rider Hill Fool's Errand Magician Musician Writer and Chef

From Creative by Vic Hyland

April 9, 2026 · 1h 9m

About this episode

Rob Rider Hill discusses his multi-disciplinary artistic journey and the interplay of creativity, magic, and writing.

Creative Podcast Rob Rider Hill Fool's Errand Magician Musician Writer and Chef Rob Rider Hill is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, magical practitioner, writer and editor. He also spent 21 years as chef, plus 5-6 years music, sound engineering, event promotion But is now focused on "magic, music and literary pursuits" - quieter, more sedentary life We discuss creativity emerged from combination of outdoor exploration and enforced alone time (sent to room as punishment) Rob talks about his writing in two modes: sedentary (cafes, pubs, trains) where scenery moves around you, and mobile (walking) Lots of very deep psychological and magical thinking in this episode. Website: roberiderhill.com Books & Publications The Black Chapbook : 3-month primer for teenagers, removes Christian/Neoplatonist elements, £7 The Zero, A Critique of Apocalyptic Reason : 26 unedited ecstatic poems over 16 days, based on Tarot majors + four aces Seven-part ritual frame book : Practical textbook for working with grimoires, step-by-step process with cheat sheets Book of the Law edition : Hardback pocket Bible-style edition All books available as free PDFs in download section of website Also offers…

People in this episode

Host: Vic Hyland

Guest: Rob Rider Hill

Topics covered

  • creativity
  • magic
  • music
  • writing
  • psychology
  • literary pursuits

Keywords

  • creativity
  • magic
  • music
  • writing
  • psychology
  • tarot
  • literature

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Black Chapbook, The Zero, A Critique of Apocalyptic Reason, Seven-part ritual frame book, Book of the Law edition

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