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....

'Scintillating ... a thrill ride through the filthy streets and dank rooms of Georgian England where the lies and deceptions that fooled a nation were born' Hallie Rubenhold, author of The Five Here lies Fanny Lynes, whose whispers from beyond the grave set London alight with scandal. Here...

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...

Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2025 | BookRiot's Best Books of 2025 | NPR's New Books to Read | Ms. Magazine's Most Anticipated Feminist Book A crucial telling of U.S. history centering the Black women whose magic gave rise to the rich tapestry of American culture, wellness, and spirituality that...

Tom Phillips (Humans; Truth) and Jonn Elledge (The Compendium of Not Quite Everything) team up to debunk the greatest conspiracy theories humans have ever espoused - to teach us how not to fall for them. From the Satanic Panic to the anti-vaxx movement, it's always been human nature to believe...

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...

The same pattern keeps repeating. Different people, different circumstances, same resistance. You've tried understanding it. You've tried fixing it. You've read the books, done the therapy, had the insights. And still, the pattern returns. The same block. The same friction. The same exhausting sense that something refuses to move no matter how hard you push. What if the resistance isn't the problem? What if it's the map? The Norse rune Nauthiz (ᚾ) means need, constraint, necessity: the friction that creates fire. It's the pressure that either breaks you or shapes you into something ...

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 ...

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 ...

A revelatory work—grounded in the author's own pathbreaking research—that explores the capacity for meaning-making and connection through "musical daydreams." We've all had the experience: a song comes on, and suddenly we're not where we were. We're back in the past, or living out a future...

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...

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.

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...

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 ...

The Trick Brain was created as a tool to help magicians develop new tricks. It teaches you how to create the mechanics of an effect with the understanding that how an effect is accomplished is not as important as the effect itself. The Trick Brain is no mere book of tricks. It incorporates one of the most amazing ideas ever developed in magic. Dariel Fitzkee reduces all magic tricks to only 19 general, basic effects. Then he examines all the possible ways of combining any of these effects. He shows how to develop new tricks from old and how to evolve new plots and methods. Then, you are ...

Draconian Magic in Theory and Practice – Volume I This first volume opens the gates to one of the most intense and transformative currents in contemporary magic: the Draconian Path. This is not fantasy, nor is it superficial dark aesthetics. Draconian magic is a structured initiatory system that employs the archetype of the Dragon and the Serpent as forces of radical transformation, expansion of consciousness, and self-deification. In this book, you will find a solid theoretical foundation combined with practical fundamentals that allow you to understand and begin walking this path in a ...

In this “urgent and necessary book” (Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author), journalist Elissa Strauss explores the powerful role caring for others plays in our individual and communal lives, weaving together research and stories from parents and caregivers with a feminist bent...