The Outlaw Chemist Teaching LSD Synthesis
William Myco publishes online tutorials on manufacturing controlled substances.
1Step-by-Step LSD Synthesis
On Halloween 2024, William 'Willy' Myco released what he called the 'world's first' LSD synthesis tutorial to his 2,500 Patreon subscribers. The 3-day video guide claimed to teach '100% pure LSD' production for educational purposes. The masked chemist displayed a lab flask with bluish-green liquid but provided no verification tests. His 'Mycelium Familia' cap and anti-government merch featured prominently.
2Psychedelic Education Empire
Over the past decade, Myco has uploaded 120+ drug production guides—from LSD and psilocybin to mescaline extraction and DMT vape prep. His 'Willy’s World' YouTube channel amassed 96,000 followers before being terminated after WIRED's inquiry. YouTube cited TOS violations regarding circumvention bans. Myco accused the platform of arbitrary censorship despite 'super censored content.'
3Underground Content Economy
With 14,500 Patreon supporters, Myco monetized through mushroom genetics sales, anti-establishment merchandise, and cultivation consulting. Patreon later banned him for 'instructions on controlled substances,' jeopardizing his team's income. The chemist argues his work promotes harm reduction through scientific knowledge rather than drug use advocacy. He plans to appeal while exploring decentralized alternatives.
4Radical Self-Sufficiency Mission
'I know I’m a renegade,' Myco admits, positioning himself against clinical psychedelics' institutionalization. While hallucinogens gain medical acceptance, he champions DIY access beyond 'academics and gatekeepers.' Supporters hail his democratization of clandestine chemistry; critics question his unverified claims and secrecy. The 38-year-old Boston native now operates from Puerto Rico, undeterred by legal risks.
5DMT-Induced Epiphany
Myco traces his path to a 2002 DMT synthesis using published methods. Smoking the hallucinogen during severe depression after family tragedies allegedly facilitated communication with his deceased uncle. 'He reassured me everything’s all right,' recalling this as his calling to 'be part of psychedelic history.' Microbiology studies and pharmaceutical jobs followed before embracing full-time underground education.
6From Pharma to Psychedelics
After earning unprecedented income at a Boston pharma company, Myco began posting censored psilocybin cultivation videos in late 2014. When his gas-masked YouTube channel unexpectedly exploded months later, he quit to build the 'Trip Team family' on Patreon. The platform's subscriber funding enabled professional-grade production of controversial content until recent bans.
7Decoding Hofmann’s Hieroglyphics
By mid-2023, Myco planned to demystify LSD synthesis for non-chemists. 'For the average Joe, these schematics look like hieroglyphics,' he noted. His tutorials adapt formulas from pioneers Albert Hofmann and Sasha Shulgin. To mitigate legal exposure, Myco claims to have secured a university lab in May 2024—though details remain undisclosed. This reflects his balancing act between education and self-preservation.
8Clashes With Forum Gatekeepers
Early engagements on Shroomery and Nexus forums left Myco disillusioned by their 'cliquish' exclusion of newcomers. While moderators acknowledge insular tendencies, they credit these platforms for nurturing his expertise despite friction. This tension highlights ongoing debates about knowledge democratization versus quality control in underground drug communities.
9Platform Purges and Next Steps
Following YouTube and Patreon removals, Myco denounced 'arbitrary' enforcement despite 'over-censored' content. With centralized platforms increasingly inhospitable, he's exploring decentralized alternatives to sustain his harm reduction mission. Legal ambiguities persist, but Myco remains committed to expanding access to psychedelic chemistry knowledge—whatever the consequences.
Original article: Wired — Yasa Dışı Kimyagerden LSD Yapımı Eğitimleri