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The Piskie Trap

Keith Wallis

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Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/33d. Total Eps: 37

A new series exploring a range of folklore and history from across Devon and Cornwall, a region steeped in myths and legends.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - history
08/07/2025
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🇬🇧 Great Britain - history
06/07/2025
#83
🇬🇧 Great Britain - history
05/07/2025
#69
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04/07/2025
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https://intobodmin.co.uk/events/
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https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3580/piskie-led-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies
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https://www.staustellartstheatre.org.uk/events/keith-wallis-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies/
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https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap
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Anna Eliza Bray

Episode 27

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 01:29:20

In this episode we chat with Dr Sharon Gedye to explore the work of nineteenth century writer and pioneering folklorist Anna Eliza Bray

Here's the link to Sharon's blog: https://awalkinenglishweather.com/

Link for the Cornish Witchcraft Talk at the Poly Falmouth in August: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3760/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall

Link for the Devon Witchcraft talk in July: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/devon-witches-and-cunning-folk/

If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

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Cornish Medics

Episode 26

Thursday, May 29, 2025 • Duration 01:12:34

In this episode we chat with writer and historian Dr Charlotte Mackenzie to explore healthcare and medicine in Cornwall back in the eighteenth century, the connection with folk remedies and traditional cures, and look at the practitioners referred to as 'Skilful Aunts' and 'Knowing Men'

If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

Here's a link to Charlotte's book 'Cornish Medics': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cornish-medics-Charlotte-MacKenzie/dp/1446162613?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Check out Charlotte's article for 'Cornish Story' on the topic here: https://cornishstory.com/2023/04/27/cornish-legends/

Link for the Cornish Witchcraft Talk at the Poly Falmouth in August: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3760/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall

Link for the Devon Witchcraft talk in July: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/devon-witches-and-cunning-folk/

Link for the Cornish Folk Festival Talk: https://cornwallfolkfestival.com/wp/event/piskie-trap-with-keith-wallis/

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Cornish Giants

Episode 17

Thursday, October 10, 2024 • Duration 01:39:50

In this episode we take a look at stories of Cornish Giants and chat with storyteller, author and musician Mike O'Connor

Here's a link to Mike's current show: https://prophecyofmerlin.com/

Here are the links to the talks on Ghosts and the Cornish Landscape this Autumn:

17th October - IntoBodmin (The Old Library): https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bodmin/the-old-library/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/e-zlvqeo

29th October - The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3204/ghosts-the-cornish-landscape

31st October - The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/

If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

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The Ghosts of Kenegie

Episode 16

Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 01:16:09

In this episode we explore the ghostly tales and folklore surrounding the old manor of Kenegie in West Cornwall.

Here are the links to the talks on Ghosts and the Cornish Landscape this Autumn:

17th October - IntoBodmin (The Old Library): https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bodmin/the-old-library/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/e-zlvqeo

29th October - The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3204/ghosts-the-cornish-landscape

31st October - The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/

If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

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Piskie Bites - Charms

Thursday, July 4, 2024 • Duration 26:21

In this episode we explore the use of traditional charms and cures in Cornwall.

If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

Here's a link to the Witchcraft Talk in August, which still has tickets available:

https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3148/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall

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Piskie Bites- More Piskie Tales & Beliefs

Thursday, May 30, 2024 • Duration 18:31

In this episode we take a look at a few more local tales, beliefs and customs surrounding Cornish Piskies.

If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

Here's a link to the Witchcraft Talk at the Poly in Falmouth, which still has tickets available:

The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/2942/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall

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Piskie Bites - Spectres of the Sea

Thursday, May 2, 2024 • Duration 23:49

In this episode we take a look at some ghostly Cornish tales connected with the sea

Here are the links to the Witchcraft Talk Venues:

The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/pellars-charmers-cunning-folk-a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall/

The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/2942/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall

IntoBodmin (The Old Library): https://intobodmin.co.uk/events/

If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

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Beatrice Small (& Ill-Wishing Case Update)

Episode 15

Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 55:50

In this episode we have a little case update, following on from the Piskie Bite episode on Ill-Wishing in Mid Cornwall. We also chat to writer, historian and researcher Francis Edwards about the story of Beatrice Small, who operated as a fortune teller across Devon and Cornwall in the late 1800s.

Here's a link to the article on Beatrice Small: https://the-cornish-historian.com/2021/12/20/the-notorious-beatrice-small-fortune-teller/

Booking info for the Witchcraft Talks at The Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/2942/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall?fbclid=IwAR3KhYh-ZkWUY_tMtbxyMaMdxScaPi7v7zuYgOnuPzCuim31KmzwDA05O4c_aem_AR44VOwEo0CEd0IJVJG4WN6osGdEuv7OYQJJInrTit8-M6ciWYE4KkhYxkWH6jPvR6Xbs5GAj9bbU2eIbTY258ZZ

If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

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Tales from the crossroads

Episode 14

Friday, March 8, 2024 • Duration 41:12

In this episode we take a look at some of the dark tales associated with crossroads in Devon and Cornwall

If you're enjoying the series, and would like to support the project further, then please check out my patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

Here's a link to the episode of 'The Cornish Bird' podcast:

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cornish-bird/31-rough-roads-footpads-UjN9iREpDY5/

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Piskie Bites - Ill-Wishing in Mid Cornwall

Saturday, February 3, 2024 • Duration 25:19

In this episode we explore the belief in witchcraft and the concept of 'ill-wishing', taking a look at some examples from mid Cornwall in the nineteenth century

If you're enjoying the series, and would like to support the project further, then please check out my patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap

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The Piskie Trap – Details, episodes & analysis

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