David Conway’s Magic: An Occult Primer is a seminal work that brought magical training to the each and every-magician in the early 70s. David is an articulate creator presenting the mysteries in a very workable manner for the serious student. Together with the up to date texts on philosophy and practical magic is a plethora of graphics that have all been redrawn, promising to be every other collector’s edition published by The Witches’ Almanac. The book is divided into two sections: “Magical Theory” and “Magical Practice.” “Magical Theory” presents a very concise accounting of the philosophy in the back of magic. Conway begins with a exposé of magic within the confines of natural law, taking the time to meticulously find corollary for the basis of magic. He then takes us into an exposition of the Kabbalah and broader cosmological concerns. Conway drills down into day-to-day practice and further explores the basic training necessary for a magician nowadays. “Magical Practice” begins with the preparations necessary for the practice of magic. Conway begins this section with several tables of correspondences a good way to prove helpful to even the advanced magician. He continues with an examination of the timing of rituals in addition to the place and ritual equipment necessary for rites. Conway then provides master rituals presented for both Kabbalistic and Egyptian approaches. He also presents detail on astral projection, talismanic magic, and prophecy. Magic: An Occult Primer ends with appendices that present detailed magical recipes, an examination of magical alphabets, and an extensive occult Who’s Who.
Category: Occult & Paranormal
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