Halcyon: The Book Of Paimon

New York City, 1904. What appears to be a simple carnival and sideshow on the outskirts of Coney Island turns out to be much more than it seems to its latest addition to the carnival's close-knit family. Rooted in historical events, characters, and theology, Halcyon gives a unique perspective to the fantasy and horror genre. Dive deep into the mystical, the terrifying, and the unknown as the mysterious Professor Paimon offers you a contract you can't refuse... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ancient artifacts. Unseen forces. A dangerous proposition. A priest at a small Coney Island church receives a parcel from the Vatican... and an unexpected visitor who shows him the consequences of his own sins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Calliope finds her long-lost Uncle Sydney, Ringmaster and part-owner of the Calibus Brothers' Circus, she also finds herself in the mysterious, fantastical, and often dangerous world of Sydney's business partner, the enigmatic Professor Paimon. With his troupe of otherworldly sideshow performers, Paimon assures Calliope that she will never be alone again. Will Calliope find the home and family she's been longing for? Or will she stay forever in the dark as a string of violent murders and unseen forces swirl around the man at the center of it all: Professor Paimon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calliope continues her journey through the circus, considering her options and whether or not to stay. Along the way, she meets the beautiful and entrancing twin acrobats, Feodora and Feodossia, while Professor Paimon leaves her with more questions than answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calliope's worlds converge as she becomes Professor Paimon's assistant at a high society show. It soon becomes clear that the Professor is after more than the polite applause of the attendees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Calliope grapples with the aftermath of the Professor's unsettling "performance" at the party, she meets a few more of the fascinating performers of Halcyon and makes an emotional connection to the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paimon illuminates the past, present, and future for Sydney before securing a contract with New York's elite. Calliope's curiosity proves dangerous and could bring her journey to and untimely end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the podcast creators for special announcements, new music, and a winter story as only Professor Paimon can tell it.Wishing Everyone a Very Happy Holiday Season & Thank You for Listening!!!Outro song, Nostalgia by Cicero. Links to this song and the rest of their music and videos are available at linktr.ee/cicero_emo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The mystery surrounding her family history deepens after Calliope’s brush with death. Professor Paimon finds himself face to face with a demon from his past.Outro song: Nostalgia by Cicero. Links to this song and the rest of their music and videos are available at linktr.ee/cicero_emo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unseen danger looms closer than ever before as shadows of the past resurface in the city. Sydney presses his niece for a decision, and when Professor Paimon offers the girl a contract of her own, can Calliope dare to refuse him?Our outro song, Nostalgia, was graciously provided by the incredibly talented, and good friend of the show, Paul, from the band Cicero. Links to this song and the rest of their music and videos are available at linktr.ee/cicero_emo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An ancient nightmare makes itself known in New York City, at last revealing the origins of Professor Paimon. In the world of Halcyon, it seems that some old grudges still burn as bright as a holy flame.Our outro song, Nostalgia, was graciously provided by the incredibly talented, and good friend of the show, Paul, from the band Cicero. Links to this song and the rest of their music and videos are available at linktr.ee/cicero_emo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the story we’d been told was wrong? What if “God” and the other angels weren’t exactly the good guys, so to speak? And what if, in our little world, everything we know about the history of the world was only from the supposed “Victor’s” point of view? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Professor Paimon makes ready for a temporary departure from New Your City, Sydney's latest revelation leaves Calliope reeling. A beautiful stranger crosses paths with Gideon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paimon’s return to New Orleans forces him to confront memories of Lilith, and a new “Peculiar Person” finds a place at Halcyon.Calliope finds herself the unwelcome center of attention during an afternoon at the Prescott’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel back in time to the fateful meeting of Professor Paimon and the Calibus Brothers on a warm New Orleans afternoon. Was it by chance, or was it by design? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The respite of New Orleans proves to be brief for Professor Paimon and the twins as the shadows of Sydney’s betrayal stretch far and wide.Paimon must resurrect and old friendship, and some ancient magic, for any hope of reaching Calliope and Daniel in time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is deliverance in death, and Professor Paimon is a man of his word.  The fates of Sydney, Daniel, and Calliope converge in the lost heart of the city as the depths of Lilith’s treachery are brought to light.Outro song: Nostalgia by Cicero. Links to this song and the rest of their music and videos are available at linktr.ee/cicero_emo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.