"Prime Chaos" presents an overview of the fastest-growing school of modern occultism - Chaos Magic. The author of "Condensed Chaos" presents simple, yet effective techniques for becoming proficient in practical magic, including an exhaustive breakdown of the possibilities offered by ritual magic, sorcery, invocation, possession and evocation. The resurgence of interest in magic has led to a new interest in magical groups, and Phil Hine brings a wealth of experience in groups to an exploration of the advantages - and disadvantages - of working magic with other people. "Prime Chaos" also explores some of the lighter and darker - aspects of modern occultism, and presents new ideas for developing magical techniques for the 21st Century. In addition, you have on this book a unique piece of history: a cover by William S Burroughs, author of "Naked Lunch" and many other famous works.
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"Prime Chaos is the first genuine grimoire of the PandaemonAeon." -- James Martin, Abrasax magazine "I found much to inspire and amuse me in these pages. Heck, I wish I'd written this book!" -- Peter J Carroll, author of Liber Kaos and Psybermagick "Phil Hine is the foremost interpreter of the chaos paradigm. Prime Chaos is a survival manual for the 21st century." -- Grant Morrison "This is the real deal. I love this book because it gives a magick without the bullshit and lies that fill so many works on the occult. The ideas are useful both for the lone worker of any Path and for people wanting to run a wiccan coven or other group." -- White Dragon magazine
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In depth look at magic
3 Mar 2013
By tianttuatara
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There are a fair number of books available on chaos magic, some of them brain twisters and other a joy to read even if you aren’t specifically interested in chaos magic. Phil Hine’s books, Condensed Magic and Prime Chaos, fall into the latter category. Prime Chaos, subtitled “Adventures in Chaos Magic” is more than an introduction to chaos magic, it’s a good primer on magic in general and I highly recommend it.
The book is divided into four parts. The first, “Chaos is Everywhere” talks about such generally useful topics as the differences between initiation by a group and self-initiation, and approach magic with a beginner’s mind, that is, approaching magic with an open mind is one of the keys to success. He also discusses experiments in belief and the way belief structures reality, a key to the chaos magic approach.
The second part, “Dynamic Ritual,” breaks down the components of ritual in great detail. Hine includes a description of ritual as theatre, breaking it down into style, timing, spatial elements, body-mind components, visualization related exercises, and the interpenetration of magical reality.
Part three, “Group Effects,” discusses group dynamics and the formation of a magical working group. I strongly recommend everyone have some idea of how group dynamics work, whether you read this book or Judy Harrow’s Wicca Covens or Amber K’s Covencraft. Hine briefly discusses the stages of forming, storming, norming and performing and how they relate to the members’ levels of self-disclosure.
Part four, “Liber Nice and Liber Nasty,” is in two sections. Liber Nice talks about Discordianism. Liber Nasty discusses the Cthulhu mythos. Even if neither of these appeal to you, the discussion is entertaining and may give you some ideas for your own approach to chaos magic.
The book is divided into four parts. The first, “Chaos is Everywhere” talks about such generally useful topics as the differences between initiation by a group and self-initiation, and approach magic with a beginner’s mind, that is, approaching magic with an open mind is one of the keys to success. He also discusses experiments in belief and the way belief structures reality, a key to the chaos magic approach.
The second part, “Dynamic Ritual,” breaks down the components of ritual in great detail. Hine includes a description of ritual as theatre, breaking it down into style, timing, spatial elements, body-mind components, visualization related exercises, and the interpenetration of magical reality.
Part three, “Group Effects,” discusses group dynamics and the formation of a magical working group. I strongly recommend everyone have some idea of how group dynamics work, whether you read this book or Judy Harrow’s Wicca Covens or Amber K’s Covencraft. Hine briefly discusses the stages of forming, storming, norming and performing and how they relate to the members’ levels of self-disclosure.
Part four, “Liber Nice and Liber Nasty,” is in two sections. Liber Nice talks about Discordianism. Liber Nasty discusses the Cthulhu mythos. Even if neither of these appeal to you, the discussion is entertaining and may give you some ideas for your own approach to chaos magic.
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7 Feb 2013
By H3RET1C
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This book is mainly just a deep look into chaos magick.
And when I mean deep. I mean DEEP.
I rated it 2 stars due to the author not getting to the point of things, and just lost my interest.
Kinda rambled a lot as well.
Didn't show hardly any instructions to any types of magick.
So if you are looking for new techniques; this is not your book.
But if you are just looking more into theories of the mind, you may enjoy this book.
I own about 5 Chaos magick books, and this one I wish I never got.
But thats just me.
And when I mean deep. I mean DEEP.
I rated it 2 stars due to the author not getting to the point of things, and just lost my interest.
Kinda rambled a lot as well.
Didn't show hardly any instructions to any types of magick.
So if you are looking for new techniques; this is not your book.
But if you are just looking more into theories of the mind, you may enjoy this book.
I own about 5 Chaos magick books, and this one I wish I never got.
But thats just me.
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