Magic Theory

Widely regarded as his major work, Crowley's Magick in Theory and Practice is an extensive treatise on magick, a system of Western occult practice synthesized from many sources, including Eastern yoga, hermeticism, medieval grimoires, contemporary magical theories, and Crowley's own original contributions. As important today as when it was first written, Magick in Theory and Practice is essential listening for anyone interested in occultism.

A Beginner’s Guide to Practical Equivocation Magic: Learn the Art of Ambiguity and Influence Have you ever wanted to control the outcome of seemingly free choices, create unforgettable moments of wonder, and uncover the subtle power of language and perception? Practical Equivocation Magic is your gateway to mastering one of the most profound and versatile forms of magic. Written for beginners, this step-by-step guide takes you into the captivating world of equivocation magic—an art that blends psychology, misdirection, and linguistic finesse to astonish audiences and influence outcomes....

Introduces key ideas in linguistics and semiotics to reveal how magic works Reveals how to apply effective communication techniques to your magical practice Includes case studies of magical schools, such as Hermetic magic, sigil magic, Thelema, the Church of Satan, Chaos Magic, and...

Since the Protestant Reformation and the beginning of the Enlightenment, the world, in the West at least, has become increasingly disenchanted. While this might be taken as evidence of a crisis of belief, Richard Beck argues it's actually a crisis of attention. God hasn't gone anywhere, but we've lost our capacity to see God. The rising tide of disenchantment has profoundly changed our religious imaginations and led to a loss of the holy expectation that we can be interrupted by the sacred and divine. But it doesn't have to be this way.

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers “At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that...

In this charming rom-com about two star-crossed lovers, a woman whose life is guided by her belief in the red-string of fate finds her perfect match—but his skepticism about true love puts a knot in their chances. “I devoured this! Beautifully written, DEEPLY romantic, real, funny, heartfelt...

Spellbound University Book One Her magic is wild. Her future uncertain. But friendship might just be the spell she needs most. Lily Chen never asked to be the first amplifier in a hundred years—and arriving at Spellbound University on academic probation doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. Her chaotic magic intensifies everything it touches, which makes dorm life complicated, professors wary, and failure feel inevitable. But when Lily’s magic accidentally turns a roommate dispute into blooming botanical art, everything changes. Her strange abilities start unlocking hidden potential in ...

Book Three of the Fitzkee Trilogy: MAGIC BY MISDIRECTION An Extended Explanation of the Magician's Application of the Psychology of Deception. Possibly the most popular of Fitzkee's Trilogy, Magic By Misdirection applies the psychology of deception to the art of magic. The finest minds of magic have recognized it as an important and monumental work on the subject. It makes clear the psychological devices and methods you can use to deceive your audience: Disguise Attention Control Simulation Dissimulation Interpretation Maneuver Pretense Ruse Anticipation Diversion Monotony Premature ...

Enter the grade of Air through magical initiation in the Western Mystery Tradition. For the first time, Paul Foster Case’s Theoricus Grade teachings are made public. This volume in the Western Mystery Tradition unveils the once-private course material of Paul Foster Case’s including his rare treatise The Theory of Magic. Here, Case addresses the nature of true magic, the role of inimical forces, and the ethical foundation of ceremonial work, directly challenging New Age misconceptions. Ritual, in Case’s system, connects the practitioner to a stream of Light passed down from ancient ...

With a foreword by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: The Final Analysis presents indisputable forensic evidence that two shots fired from the front and one shot fired from the rear killed the president in a Dealey Plaza crossfire—exposing a sixty-year coverup by the CIA, the FBI, the Pentagon, and the Secret Service. In this decisive analysis of the JFK assassination, medical expert Dr. David W. Mantik and New York Times bestselling author Jerome R. Corsi definitively validate the observations of the physicians at Parkland Hospital, who ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: George A. Miller A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy George A. Miller transformed psychology by revealing the hidden architecture of the mind. With his famous paper on “The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two”, he showed that memory has clear limits, reshaping research on attention, learning, and information processing. From there, he co-founded psycholinguistics, helped launch the cognitive revolution, and built bridges to fields as diverse as linguistics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. This concise yet powerful volume distils ...

A guide to invocations, rituals, and histories at the intersection of magic and feminism, as informed by history's witches--and the sociopolitical culture that gave rise to them. When you start looking for witches, you find them everywhere. As seekers and practitioners reclaim and restore magic...

Science doesn't speak for itself. Neck-deep in work that can be messy and confounding and naïve in the ways of public communication, scientists are often unable to package their insights into the neat narratives that the public requires. Enter celebrities, advocates, lobbyists, and the funders behind them, who take advantage of scientists' reluctance to provide easy answers, flooding the media with misleading or incorrect claims about health risks. In Bad Advice, Paul A. Offit shares hard-earned wisdom on the dos and don'ts of battling misinformation.

Tapping into the political power of magic and astrology for social, community, and personal transformation. In a cross-cultural approach to understanding astrology as a magical language, Alice Sparkly Kat unmasks the political power of astrology, showing how it can be channeled as a force for...

Cursed witch Jolene’s only remaining power is the ability to speak to animals. When a baker drops dead during a royal competition, she teams up with her cute cop boyfriend and his sassy, lie-sniffing canine to serve up the killer. But the stakes are raised as Jolene ties the case to a missing politician, a fiendish crime boss, and a flock of shifters trapped in their animal forms. As she uses her magic to sniff out the suspects, Jolene’s own life is put on the line. Luckily, she’s got a bunch of powerful new friends with ties to the palace on her side.

Unlock the secrets of pathworking and tap into the limitless power of the cosmos! In Power of Pathworking: Accessing Spiritual Energies for Manifestation and Growth, you’ll discover a revolutionary approach to spiritual connection and manifestation. Whether you're looking to contact divine beings, harness cosmic energies, or transform your life, this book offers practical techniques to access and wield these forces without the need for complex rituals or tools. Pathworking allows you to journey directly to the entities and energies you seek—placing the power in your hands to connect ...

The Magic Eraser - There have been several notable occasions in history when persons offering invaluable contributions to the advancement of human understanding have been ignored, ridiculed and even persecuted in their time. In most cases, however, their work has subsequently been given a deserved measure of recognition. Some great ones, though, have not enjoyed such rejuvenation and have "suffered the slings" of obscurity.So it is with Antoine Bechamp. Had the profound voice of his science not been silenced, much of humankind may have been spared the worst aspects of the infectious ...

This revised, expanded, and updated edition of the 1979 landmark Breaking the Magic Spell examines the enduring power of fairy tales and the ways they invade our subjective world. In seven provocative essays, Zipes discusses the importance of investigating oral folk tales in their socio-political context and traces their evolution into literary fairy tales, a metamorphosis that often diminished the ideology of the original narrative.

Praise for Alice Crowley's writing: "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "Alice Crowley is one of our best living authors!" ~ G. Taylor In this sizzling steamy suspense thriller, a confident private detective has her imagination stretched to its limits when she realizes the man she has been hired to follow has supernatural abilities. After conducting surveillance, our heroine begins to unravel a mystery from Chicago's darkest shadows, and shines a light on ancient and arcane ritualistic cults. Soon she and the stranger she has been...

The Magik of Lucifer: Harnessing Four Powerful Aspects Explore the depths of magik and discover the power of Lucifer with this captivating book. "The Magik of Lucifer" invites readers to explore the enigmatic world of magik and explore the realms of forbidden knowledge. With expert guidance and a cosmic perspective, this book offers a transformative journey of personal empowerment and spiritual enlightenment. Benefits of reading this book include: - Unlocking the secrets of magik - Safely navigating the world of baneful magick - Awakening your true potential - Embracing the wisdom of ...