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Frabato the Magician [Hardcover]

Franz Bardon (Author), Gerhard Hanswille (Translator)
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January 11, 1996 1885928033 978-1885928030 2 Ed
Frabato The Magician is the introductory volume (of a series of 4 books) of the only complete course in Hermetics (Alchemy), which is also commonly called the path of perfection or purification. Frabato The Magician introduces the reader to the spiritual world while still walking on earth. Very few are aware of the fact that what can be accomplished in one day earth takes a thousand days in the spiritual world.

Frabato The Magician takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the spiritual world and also behind the veil of a world that exists here on earth, of which most people are completely unaware. This book is the autobiography of Franz Bardon, one of the 20th century's greatest adepts. You will read about powerful and evil organizations and how futile their struggle is against goodness. The reader will learn the kind of methods which are employed by the evil forces to reach their goals and how an entire organization is completely powerless when it comes ! up against a single man who is a Master of Hermetics.

Many examples are given as to the abilities of such an initiate, whereas in the subsequent volumes step by step instructions are given of these seemingly unbelievable feats. Once the reader knows how these feats are accomplished, it seems very simple. However, in order to become a master it requires many years of great dedication.

The author also explains the reasons why the Mysteries were revealed and why Divine Providence gave him the task of publishing them. In actuality the complete series of Franz Bardon's books are the Holy Mysteries (or Egyptian Mysteries) as depicted in the Bible, and which Christ taught to His disciples. In ancient Egypt the Holy Mysteries were taught to a privileged few by the high priests. As such, the Mysteries are now no longer a mystery, since they are available to everyone.

The word "magic" will take on an entirely new meaning once the reader becomes familiar with the content of this! book. The physical world will somewhat loose its appeal, b! ecause it no longer will be able to answer questions which arise. All in all the answers which you have received throughout the years will no longer satisfy you. And by reading these books you will find the answers to most of your questions. However, if you go beyond reading and you dedicate your time to the practice, the results will be enlightening.

In the appendix you will find fragments of the actual Book of Wisdom. Although the entire Book of Wisdom was written by Franz Bardon, the tapes were allegedly destroyed by the police during the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia.

You do not require a teacher, you are not required do learn another language in order to understand the terminology, and you are not required to change your religion or join any organization.



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The four Bardon books can be considered unsurpassed classics. You will find more information in one Bardon book than in a hundred other books on this subject. The reader will be pleasantly surprised that nothing is hidden behind the veil of incompetence or arrogance. Everything is out in the open and nothing is omitted. These books have enjoyed a world-wide acceptance since 1958, which we feel will continue to grow. We feel that everyone is entitled to this knowledge and not just a select few, since this was the intention of Divine Providence.

From the Back Cover

Though cast in the form of a novel, Frabato the Magician is in fact the spiritual autobiography of Franz Bardon, one of the twentieth century's greatest Hermetic adepts. Frabato was the author's stage name during his career as a performing magician, and it is Frabato who occupies center stage in the novel as well. Set in Dresden, Germany, in the early 1930s, the story chronicles Frabato's magical battles with the members of a powerful and dangerous black lodge, his escape from Germany during the final desperate days of the Weimar Republic, and the beginning of the spiritual mission which was to culminate in Franz Bardon's classic books on Hermetic magic.

More than an occult novel, Frabato the Magician is itself a work of magic which illuminates Bardon's other books as well as providing a revealing look into the dark occult forces which lay behind the rise of the Third Reich.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 173 pages
  • Publisher: Brotherhood of Life Books; 2 Ed edition (January 11, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1885928033
  • ISBN-13: 978-1885928030
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,593,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Bardon Idealized, November 13, 2001
This review is from: Frabato the Magician (Hardcover)
Although Bardon's instructional books are, arguably, the best on the occult market, I cannot say that Frabato is of the same quality. Actually, it is important to note that this book was not actually written by Bardon, but by one of his students. Clearly, Bardon was idealized in Frabato (Frabato having been his stage name while he was travelling). Sadly I cannot recommend this to individuals looking for a good read. On the other hand, Bardonofiles may enjoy it, as it does offer some insight into the man, as well as offer an entertaining, if grossly exagerated view of Bardon.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good supplement to Bardon's books, June 19, 2005
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This review is from: Frabato the Magician (Paperback)
I am a student of Bardon's first 3 books and treasure them dearly. This book is written by his student/secretary in a novel form depicting some of Bardon's adventures. It is very comic book like in style and at times I was surprised and dissapointed in the ways that Bardon supposedly acted as depicted by this book. He seemed very egotistical and seemed to enjoy showing off and demonstrating his powers to others. These examples may be exagerrations of his true character however since they were written by his secretary/student and not himself.

I gave this book 4 stars because it does contain many interesting examples of his magical techniques from all 3 books and is very interesting reading indeed. He uses his magic mirror, summons spirits, influences others, commands elementals and more..

Also there is a section in the eppendix containing notes of an unfinished 4th book. That was the main reason I purchassed this book but it was very dissapointing since it realy does not contain any interesting information that a student of the first 3 books does not already know. It also does not contain any exercises or teachings.

This book can not even begin to compare to Bardons 3 masterpieces but I do reccommend it be read by a serious student of his works.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Sad but True, February 9, 2001
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This book is written very badly. Some parts I believe from a magickal perspective but some parts are really just a little too far out there. I think F. Bardon is the greatest teacher of Hermetics and I have his 3 books teaching the subject but this one was created from an outline he had drawn up before his death and was fleshed out by O.V. who was his secretary and there could have been some 'modifications' made. It has some interesting truths about F.B.'s life but maybe some not so truthful stuff also. Just a guess on my part, however.. Over all, it isn't necessary for training in Hermetics that Franz offers in his other 3 books which are absolutely wonderful in their teaching and content. Peace, Marz
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