Frabato the Magician [Paperback]

Franz Bardon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1885928157 | ISBN-13: 978-1885928153 | Publication Date: November 25, 2002

What would you do if you knew your destiny? Franz Bardon knew. A highly-evolved spirit, Bardon willingly incarnated on earth in order to provide spiritual guidance to mankind, while having to overcome many obstacles. The main thrust of our story begins in Germany in the 1930s, as Bardon's spiritual abilities threaten the existence of a powerful black lodge. After an attempt on his life, Bardon narrowly escapes. Destiny takes Bardon into the lap of another lodge member, Adolph Hitler. Desperate to win the war, Hitler's efforts to entice Bardon, an immortal spirit, into the Third Reich broadcasts the vast differences between darkness and light. Bardon's refusal leads to the ultimate penalty: a concentration camp. Frabato the Magician is the true story of Franz Bardon, adept, teacher, healer, and author of The Holy Mysteries. A story of evil vs. good, Frabato the Magician gives testimony that the love of one can alter the lives of many, and challenges the existence of our own spirituality and mortality.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

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. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Merkur Pub Co (November 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885928157
• ISBN-13: 978-1885928153
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #624,438 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

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Asbestos Gustos - See all my reviews

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.

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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R. Todish (Marquette, MI) - See all my reviews
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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.

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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Fisher "Fisher" (Alabama) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Frabato the Magician (Hardcover)

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