# Bob Dylan, Magic & Alchemy (Bob Dylan Hotline #6)

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Podcast: [Definitely Dylan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/definitely-dylan-422794)
Published: 2026-06-01T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.definitelydylan.com/podcasts/2026/6/1/bob-dylan-magic-amp-alchemy-bob-dylan-hotline-6
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## Resource

In today's Bob Dylan Hotline, Laura and Rebecca get a little mystical. Bob Dylan himself has often described the creative process as magical, and through the years has also been drawn to mysticism like the Tarot. We talk about creativity as alchemy, which Tarot card Bob Dylan most identified with, and the spell that music can cast. The Tarot deck we’re referring to is the Rider-Waite-Smith deck from 1909, illustrated by Pamela Coleman Smith. If you have a question for us, send us a voice memo to bobdylanhotline@gmail.com. For anything else get in touch at itsdefinitelydylan@gmail.com You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan. Book your Bob Dylan Walking Tour of NYC with Rebecca on ramblintours.com.

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