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Magick may be one of the most difficult, diversified and fascinating of all the occult sciences. Understanding the theory behind this rich Western tradition is crucial to becoming an accomplished magician. This comprehensive and well-rounded intorduction to magickal practice provides a solid foundation for furthering one's magick studies.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book, having read a couple of other works by this author, and enjoying them immensely.
I find it surprising that no one else has already written a review prior to mine, but it's nice to be the first, and I hope I can do it justice.
This is a goldmine of relevant, easy to understand information on how to go about employing Magickal techniques to achieve just about any objective desired.
It doesn't confuse the issue with vague terminology, and where a possibly unfamiliar term is used, it is explained either in the same paragraph, or in a note at the end of the chapter.
It's so refreshing to read a book on this subject without having to run around the house looking for dictionaries and books on mythology, just to be able to understand what the author's going on about.
The book covers sigils, ritual, magic mirrors, and a host of other interesting subjects difficult to find elsewhere, in an informative and step by step way, along with useful excercises for development of focus and awareness which leave little room for doubt or confusion.
Those who have been a little dismayed to see the over inflated secondhand price of 'Practical Sigil Magic' by the same author may be pleased to know that most of the more important points of that book covered herein, although PSM is worth getting if you can get it at a reasonable price.
It is not afraid to delve into the darker aspects of the subject either, and covers these with a lack of predjudice so often lacking in many books on this subject, though thankfully this has become less of an issue in recent times.
Also included are a few anecdotes, which are very interesting and serve to illustrate some of the points discussed in the relevant chapters.
All in all, an excellent read for the beginner and experienced practitioner alike.
Go get it Leroy.
I find it surprising that no one else has already written a review prior to mine, but it's nice to be the first, and I hope I can do it justice.
This is a goldmine of relevant, easy to understand information on how to go about employing Magickal techniques to achieve just about any objective desired.
It doesn't confuse the issue with vague terminology, and where a possibly unfamiliar term is used, it is explained either in the same paragraph, or in a note at the end of the chapter.
It's so refreshing to read a book on this subject without having to run around the house looking for dictionaries and books on mythology, just to be able to understand what the author's going on about.
The book covers sigils, ritual, magic mirrors, and a host of other interesting subjects difficult to find elsewhere, in an informative and step by step way, along with useful excercises for development of focus and awareness which leave little room for doubt or confusion.
Those who have been a little dismayed to see the over inflated secondhand price of 'Practical Sigil Magic' by the same author may be pleased to know that most of the more important points of that book covered herein, although PSM is worth getting if you can get it at a reasonable price.
It is not afraid to delve into the darker aspects of the subject either, and covers these with a lack of predjudice so often lacking in many books on this subject, though thankfully this has become less of an issue in recent times.
Also included are a few anecdotes, which are very interesting and serve to illustrate some of the points discussed in the relevant chapters.
All in all, an excellent read for the beginner and experienced practitioner alike.
Go get it Leroy.
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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Focuses upon explaining the basic laws governing magic
9 Mar 2005
Format:Paperback
With his practical, non-dogmatic, occasionally iconoclastic approach to the Black Arts, as well as being one of Europe's best known practical magicians and contemporary occult authors with more than twenty-five books to his credit, Belgium-based Frater U.D. is the founder of "Pragmatic Magic" and "Ice Magic", and the author of High Magick: Theory & Practice. This comprehensive and thoroughly "reader friendly" introduction to magical practices will provide even the most novice inquiry with a sold, methodical foundation for furthering their personal studies. Rather than a mere compendium of potions and spells, High Magick focuses upon explaining the basic laws governing magic, with an emphasis on what it means to be a "good" magician. With an impressive emphasis on self-discipline and the need for training the practitioner's own will, High Magick covers all of the major facets of high magick including "The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram", sigil magick, ritual magick, visualization, the "Greater Ritual of the Pentagram", planetary magick, tools of the magician, talisman work, mantra magick, money magick, magickal paradigms, chaos and cyber magick. Enhanced with practical exercises at the end of each informed and informative chapter, High Magick: Theory & Practice should be considered required reading for anyone wanting to study the metaphysical and magical arts of the occult. Also very highly recommended is Frater U.D.'s previous work published by Llewellyn Publications, Secrets of Western Sex Magic: A Practical Handbook for Men and Women (15767187064, $17.95).
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
THE MOST INTENSE HIGH MAGIC BOOK ON THE MARKET.
1 Oct 2005
Format:Paperback
There are so many exercises that I am frankly amazed. This book is one for those of us that are serious about developing magickal talent. I would first advise that you start out with "Modern Magic". Then advance to this book. You will definitely develop all the skills to be successful in magick.
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
an interesting book
5 Aug 2005
Format:Paperback
I did not have much experience with magic when I began reading this book. At times, I find it difficult to understand. For those areas in which I have some previous experience, found the material in this book excellent. In those areas were I had no previous experience, I needed to consult other texts to fill in the gaps in my basic knowledge. I would not reccomend this book for absolute beginners or people with a casual interest in the subject. I feel it is written at an intemmediate level. I would definitely recommend it for any one with a serious interest in magic. The theoretical part of the book seems sound. It connects well to the practice exercises. The material is presented sequentially. I estimate it would take about two years to complete every thing in this book.
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