my use of word spell, was unfortunate
it can be substituted with method.
My use of the, theological references, where more in describing
the archetypal content of the experience, not really implying
that anything "beyond dreaming" was occurring.
I do feel that the dream space is a form of non-local consciousness,
not unlike the other forms, that were mentioned.
hope that will clarify things.

In a final analysis with semantics and mysticism aside,
I would move this back to were it was originally posted.

I also feel this debate should be left as is, as it clearly raises some interesting view points and objections.

Perhaps then , i can explain why these apparently Bizarre steps are useful for priming the experience
My apologies as well, I mis-interpreted what you meant, then. I thought that extended concioussness meant some higher level of reality or something and that the spell reference was calling this some ritual, possibly relating to Tibetan mysticysm. I see my mistake, and also hope to see your explanation on why this induction method would work.