- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Souvenir Press Ltd (26 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0285635050
- ISBN-13: 978-0285635050
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.4 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,101,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This marvellous tome is a fascinating collection of spells, curses and magical recipes from around the world and throughout history. As the author, Leonard Ashley, says, the book is meant for reading only: "You can just read about magic. I do not advise you to try it." With such information as the practicalities of selling one's soul to the devil, creating a zombie or raising demons contained within, Leonard Ashley's warnings seem rather mild, but he also includes cures for these ills should your spell casting go awry, and protects himself and his publishers with a very strongly worded legal disclaimer, where the reader is made entirely responsible for their own actions, in the spirit of the traditional witches' motto: "Do what you will, as long as you harm none." Warnings and mottoes dealt with, the reader is then free to turn to the delights of turning themselves into a hare, becoming invisible or making a witches' brew, only to discover that many of the ingredients required for spells are rare, mythological or downright illegal. It is Leonard Ashley's erudition and gentle wit that keep the reader totally engrossed in this book rather than any guarantee of success with spells. -- Claire Aloysia Ritson
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Professor Leonard Ashley has published a number of papers on the occult. In this book he includes hundreds of genuine incantations and covers the practice of magic from ancient times to the present day.'
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A brilliant book written by Leonard R.N Ashley, a compendium of magick with history & stories as well as spells,potions and rituals.Full of suprises & many other things.
Reviewed by Andrew D.Kidd
Reviewed by Andrew D.Kidd
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well, Leonard Ashley does collect different curses, spells, cures etc. in this book. But if you are looking for a spellbook, which you desire to use much, this is probably not for you. Becuase this books spells are very old, some of the ingredients are very rare and there aren't that many curses inside.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I bought this book I assumed that it was exactly as the title states.The Complete Book of Spells, Curses & Magical Recipes.Well,it isnt exactly a DIY guide for anyone interested in Voodoo,or witchcraft.It contains spells,but not in depth.(eg:list of tools,products needed for the spell,actual ritual,etc.)More historical information.I wouldnt recommend it if you are looking for an actual "recipe" book of spells.
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A nice change
This is probably one of the best and most useful books if you are interested in historical spells and magical formulas. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2004 by "les18703"
This is a really good book!!
This book is different to all others that i have read on the subject as it was a lot of shorter ideas and subjects divided into main headings! Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2001
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