22 April 2024 10:31
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Why does a wizard flip cause many hallucinations?
A wizard flip, also known as the combination of magic mushrooms/truffles and LSD, is known to cause many visual effects and hallucinations. This is because both psilocybin (from magic mushrooms/truffles) and LSD act on the serotonin receptors in the brain, which are responsible for regulating perception and consciousness.
Psilocybin on its own can already cause quite a few hallucinations, but when combined with LSD, the visual effects become even more intense. LSD is known to alter the perception of reality and enhance the senses. Therefore, the combination of these two psychedelics intensifies the visual effects and can lead to very intense hallucinations.
The effects of a Wizard Flip depend heavily on the dosage and the individual's sensitivity. It is always wise to be cautious and carefully adjust the dosage based on experience and personal sensitivity. With the Wizard Flip, we ensure proper preparation, support, and a dosage that suits you.
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26 May 2026 18:00
A ‘wizard flip’ often causes a lot of hallucinations because LSD and psilocybin activate the same primary pathway for psychedelic visual effects, namely 5-HT2A in particular, whilst at the same time adding different nuances. LSD prolongs and intensifies the trip, whilst psilocybin often makes the experience deeper, more vivid and dreamlike. When the peaks overlap, this leads more quickly to visual overload or visual synergy.
Psilocybin on its own produces quite a few visual effects, but LSD adds an extra layer on top, as it were. The result is much more intense than you would expect from either substance taken separately at those dosages.
What also makes it interesting is that the two substances different types of visuals that complement one another:
LSD visuals are more algorithmic, synthetic, sharp and fast. Think of geometric patterns that light up brightly. Psilocybin visuals, on the other hand, feel organic, softer, slower and sometimes a bit cartoonish. When you combine the two, you get a sort of dreamlike blend of both worlds at the same time.
The visual effects of the ‘wizard flip’ are the most intense of any known to occur with these combinations of psychedelics.
Timing is also a factor: LSD lasts for 6–12 hours, whilst psilocybin lasts for 4–6 hours. The peaks overlap, so for a while you experience the maximum intensity of both at the same time.
Another neurological perspective: under the influence of psychedelics, the brain enters a state of hyperconnectivity. Normally, your brain constantly filters sensory stimuli. During a wizard flip, that filter is largely switched off.
The subconscious pattern-recognition system that helps you identify shapes and objects thus comes into direct contact with your visual perception. At low doses, this causes you to see geometric shapes; at higher doses, these patterns begin to resemble real objects more and more. That is, in essence, what a hallucination is.
⚠️ Please be aware of the dosage and contraindications if you are considering this. The combination is powerful and difficult to manage if it becomes too intense, especially when combined with LSD.