A guide that reveals the rites, signs, omens and step-by-step secrets of the art of witchcraft. Included is information about powers and their attainment, casting spells, initiation rituals and recipes.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs. Z. L. Reynolds
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This book is an amalgamation of many diverse practices with some theological eyebrow- raisers. There are elements of wicca, traditional Craft, gypsy and folk magic, hermetic ritual etc. etc. It has much valuable material for those who know how to fish for it.
There has been much herrumphing about the 'Lord's Prayer backwards' ritual in the book. I believe that those who find this offensive are missing the point somewhat as it is meant as a symbolic shedding of one's previous religious background which has been a factor in the traditional craft a considerable while longer than this book's been around!
Some wiccans may be offended by the numerous formulae for cursing as it goes against their 'rede' whereas others will be delighted to add more magical weaponry to their arsenal!! Not for the faint-hearted!
Paul Huson's style is entertaining and lighthearted with some laugh-out-loud moments (without trivializing the subject matter) making this book a delight to read.
Although many witches (both wiccan and traditional) have criticized the work for it's lack of theological consistency it appeals to many for it's down-to-earth style and directness in contrast to the overwhelming quantity of fluffy, new-age material on the subject.
I would not disagree with those who say this is a catchpenny book on witchcraft as it is a 'love spells and curses' number, but there is much of interest here and many of the spells are indeed traditional. Huson also manages to drum home some magical fundamentals for beginners which the 'white light' books tend to overlook.
There has been much herrumphing about the 'Lord's Prayer backwards' ritual in the book. I believe that those who find this offensive are missing the point somewhat as it is meant as a symbolic shedding of one's previous religious background which has been a factor in the traditional craft a considerable while longer than this book's been around!
Some wiccans may be offended by the numerous formulae for cursing as it goes against their 'rede' whereas others will be delighted to add more magical weaponry to their arsenal!! Not for the faint-hearted!
Paul Huson's style is entertaining and lighthearted with some laugh-out-loud moments (without trivializing the subject matter) making this book a delight to read.
Although many witches (both wiccan and traditional) have criticized the work for it's lack of theological consistency it appeals to many for it's down-to-earth style and directness in contrast to the overwhelming quantity of fluffy, new-age material on the subject.
I would not disagree with those who say this is a catchpenny book on witchcraft as it is a 'love spells and curses' number, but there is much of interest here and many of the spells are indeed traditional. Huson also manages to drum home some magical fundamentals for beginners which the 'white light' books tend to overlook.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I couldn't agree more with a previous reviewer that the witchcraft presented in this book is most certainly male-orientated and not full of all the feminist overtones you get in most. While I wouldn't say this tradition is older than Gerald Gardner's, it still has a medeival ceremonial magical air to it, and alot of themes and ritual syles have been adopted from medeival Grimoires and blended in with country witchcraft. I especially liked 'The conjuration of Barrabas' ritual and 'The operation of grand-bewitchment', the author seems less concerned with concealing the dark-arts, and urges you to embrace it. I think the reciting of the lord-prayer backwards is an excellent affirmation for the initiate to renounce former faiths and practices, so much so, I have adopted using it in my coven. Personally I tend to be more of a traditional country witch with a natural and simplistic approach, I'm not fond of endless rituals and ceremonies, but just take what you want and leave the rest.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Some readers might find Paul Huson's book disturbing for its' no-holds-barred approach to Witchcraft, in fact Stewart Farrar called it "that amoral book", however it is a good antidote to the "white-light" attitude prevalent in some new-age Wiccan circles that seek to ignore life's harder lessons. Paul Huson is said to be a practitioner of the "Derwent Wove" strand of traditional English Craft and his book reflects that eclectic blend of Celtic Paganism and almost cabbalistic Medieval Witchcraft. A very practical book with very little fluff, but the reader definitely must make up their own minds as to what constitutes right or wrong when practising magic. Very definitely a must-read!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This book is , just like most things in life , highly subjective : the baggage you carry with you into the reading of this book dictates what you will take with you IF you finish it ! It is symaltaniously good bad and indifferent , depending on your expectations of and for this peice . I like and have used it , and will do again , but some others disagree , fine by me ! Just stop arguing . "The Craft" ( to stay on safe ground ) , is in all its aspects , a teaching of universals and wholes ; this book is a part not the whole ! Being good for the sake of it is a highly christianised idea born of ignorance and the need of some people to control the masses ! I advcate personal strength and control : this book offers a challenge " can you control your self long enough and well enough to gain knowlage from this work ? " ,
So please stop bickerring and try to understand the wholness of the universe , including this minute part of it ! Bright blessings on you sisters and brothers
Blessed be !
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I'm a teenage witch(non-wiccan)and have been for three years now, and as a beginner in this day and age, there are a ton of books filling up the new age sections of bookstores claiming to be "the book" of witchcraft and what it's all about. I'd like to firstoff say that there is NO and cannot ever be a COMPLETE book of witchcraft or a witches bible, no matter what the author claims. Huson's book is the most practical, informative, and down-to-earth book I have read yet on witchcraft. He gives clear and to the point, no nonsense descriptions of many spells, rituals, incence making and magical techniques. Definitely no fluff here. One of things I like best about this book is how Huson makes the distinction between traditional witchcraft, and the "followers of Gardner". He makes it clear that witchcraft is an ancient "European shamanism" if you will, and is simply a practice, or an art. The religious beliefs and doctrine are soley the choice of the practitioner. Now, to those Wiccans who continue to scream and rant about this book(most of us are just ignoring you) and encapsulate yourselves in protective white light whenever you see it, well, how many times does it have to be said,WICCA IS DIFFERENT FROM WITCHCRAFT!I'll say it again just as the various other previous posts did.Wicca was created by Gerald Gardner, it is a religion comprised of aspects of witchcraft, ceremonial magick and other eclectic aspects of the occult, and an almost cultish like worship of a fertility goddess and god. It is a new age, neo-pagan religion that was CREATED this century, and which is loosely held together by the "good ol'" Wiccan Rede. Witchcraft on the other hand, is a craft, an art,if you will.... Read more ›
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A Classic!
For anyone wishing to delve into non-Wiccan Witchcraft this is the classic book for them.
Written in '69 and published in 1970 'Mastering' is still as popular today as... Read more
Written in '69 and published in 1970 'Mastering' is still as popular today as... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lesley Jackson
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He/She who seeks the truth should embrace the whole truth.
This book is not for the beginner, or for the fluffy Wiccan. There's is a lot to learn if one reads carefully between the lines. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2003 by Louis C.
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First book ever read
When I was 14 (am now 35) this was the only book on magic (w/out K) I managed to find; to tell you the truth at that age I thought it was THE book; now after so many years in the... Read more
Published on 22 May 2001
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Umm...
Well, I have NOT read this book... BUT, I have thumbed through it. The one problem I have is the use of the word "warlock"... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 1999
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good book
rather than trash the book out of hand try and make some use of it. look at it as one persons attempt to educate others. Read more
Published on 28 July 1999
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Wicca is not Witchcraft!!!!!
I see a lot of people getting mad that this excellant book does not promote the morals of Wicca...the reason: Witchcraft is not Wicca! Read more
Published on 16 May 1999
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No Powerful Magicks
This book contains no spells of mass mass destruction, and rather has weak minded spells of hell. Magic was given to man by the Pure and Only GOD. Read more
Published on 15 May 1999
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For Pete's sake, what's all the commotion?
Anyone reading this book with even an ounce of sense can see it for what it is...the author makes no claims that this is "Wicca," and we can argue the definition of... Read more
Published on 2 May 1999
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For historical interest
I have to agree with Lady Sekhmet below. This was the second book on anything to do with the occult that I found, and even as a teenager I was able to recognize that some of it... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 1999
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