Customer Reviews

Frabato the Magician

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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.

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.

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

Frabato (Bardon) battles the Evil Lodge on the eve of WWII. This book is written in a "Flash Gordon Vs. The Cosmic Meanies" style, further fractured through the services of a bad translator. If this is Bardon in action, then imagine a scratchy sound track, really evil bad guys in black suits and top hats, and the ultimate good guys being Koot Hoomie and His Ascended Masters gliding to the rescue on flying carpets. Bardon's secretary wrote this one and I really believe she was planning to farm this script out to Fritz Lang. At most, quaint, at worst, a disappointment to anyone seeking enlightenment on the Hermetic front.

This book is very interesting and helped in getting me inspired in reading Bardons other works. Nevertheless it has to be noted that this book has to be read with a pinch of salt. This was not written by Bardon and would seen completely uncharacteristic of him to write in this style (judging from his other books).

The book is said to be an autobiography of Franz Bardon, but I believe it was actually one of those close to him who actually wrote the book.

The author states that Bardon passed on facts to his secretary that were was used as a framework for the novel. I'm not too positive the material presented is entirely accurate, as it wasn't Bardon who wrote it and the information given from Franz Bardon was modified for printing.

The book is more like a fantasy novel of occultism than anything else, and I do not think those looking for a serious read on occultism would be interested in this book.

This book was a fast and easy read that kept my interest throughout the story. Frabato is a great primer to anyone interested in the occult.

This novel (said to be autobiographical) is an exciting story about being in a secret magickal society. Through the drama of the story it teaches about hermetics. You can read it for pure enjoyment, for learning, or for a different view of the history of Germany. I enjoyed it very much (as I did the other Bardon books, especially Initiation to Hermetics).

Well, id like to say that i got home from work and saw my amazon.com package waiting for me. I opened frabato the magician at about 4pm...after reading one chapter of this book i proceeded to lock the door. Turn the phone off, make some food and read this book to the finish. This book is such an outstanding view of what a true Hermetic magician can do. It gives any student of the art real inspiration to strive to always do more and be stronger. I found this "novel" to be enjoyable on many levels and i would recommend this to any Hermetic student.

I've read and enjoyed Franz Bardon's books on hermetics but after reading this story, I'm beginning to doubt the veracity of his other books. This book reads like a fantasy written by a ten-year-old for a ten-year-old. If this story really is an autobiography of Franz Bardon (which I highly doubt)I'd have to file his other books under fantasy and fiction.