High Magic: Theory & Practice [Paperback]

Frater U.:D.: (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 8, 2005

Knowledge is power. And when it comes to magic, the more you know, the more successful you will become. This book provides you with a thorough introduction to magical theory along with proven and useful exercises and spells designed to enhance and expand your magical abilities.

Often called ceremonial or ritual magic, high magic incorporates occult and esoteric knowledge from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome as well as medieval Judaism and Christianity. This stream of knowledge has been practiced by diverse magical groups: the Freemasons, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Ordo Templi Orientis, as well as luminaries such as W.B. Yeats, Alesiter Crowley, and Kenneth Anger.

Respected magician and occult scholar Frater U:. D:. is an adept with decades of experience in the theory and practice of high magic. Novice and even advanced magicians will find many practical gems within these pages, and those familiar with occult theory will appreciate his practical perspective on many key magical topics, including money magic, chaos magic, cyber magic, trance work, and planetary and sigil magic. The techniques presented in this  text, practiced regularly with diligence and dedication, provide the basis for a lifetime of truly powerful magical experiences.

 

 

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About the Author

Frater U∴D∴ (Belgium), founder of Pragmatic and Ice Magic, is Europe's best known practical magician and contemporary occult author. He has written more than twenty-five books. Among his translations are the books of Peter Carroll and Ramsey Dukes, and Aleister Crowley's Book of Lies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (February 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738704717
• ISBN-13: 978-0738704715
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #440,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Focuses upon explaining the basic laws governing magic, March 9, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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With his practical, non-dogmatic, occasionally iconoclastic approach to the Black Arts, as well as being one of Europe's best known practical magicians and contemporary occult authors with more than twenty-five books to his credit, Belgium-based Frater U.D. is the founder of "Pragmatic Magic" and "Ice Magic", and the author of High Magick: Theory & Practice. This comprehensive and thoroughly "reader friendly" introduction to magical practices will provide even the most novice inquiry with a sold, methodical foundation for furthering their personal studies. Rather than a mere compendium of potions and spells, High Magick focuses upon explaining the basic laws governing magic, with an emphasis on what it means to be a "good" magician. With an impressive emphasis on self-discipline and the need for training the practitioner's own will, High Magick covers all of the major facets of high magick including "The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram", sigil magick, ritual magick, visualization, the "Greater Ritual of the Pentagram", planetary magick, tools of the magician, talisman work, mantra magick, money magick, magickal paradigms, chaos and cyber magick. Enhanced with practical exercises at the end of each informed and informative chapter, High Magick: Theory & Practice should be considered required reading for anyone wanting to study the metaphysical and magical arts of the occult. Also very highly recommended is Frater U.D.'s previous work published by Llewellyn Publications, Secrets of Western Sex Magic: A Practical Handbook for Men and Women (15767187064, $17.95).

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MOST INTENSE HIGH MAGIC BOOK ON THE MARKET., October 1, 2005

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Gary D. Gardner "ISEEKWISDOM" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Magic: Theory & Practice (Paperback)

There are so many exercises that I am frankly amazed. This book is one for those of us that are serious about developing magickal talent. I would first advise that you start out with "Modern Magic". Then advance to this book. You will definitely develop all the skills to be successful in magick.

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an interesting book, August 4, 2005

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Kwolf (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

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I did not have much experience with magic when I began reading this book. At times, I find it difficult to understand. For those areas in which I have some previous experience, found the material in this book excellent. In those areas were I had no previous experience, I needed to consult other texts to fill in the gaps in my basic knowledge. I would not reccomend this book for absolute beginners or people with a casual interest in the subject. I feel it is written at an intemmediate level. I would definitely recommend it for any one with a serious interest in magic. The theoretical part of the book seems sound. It connects well to the practice exercises. The material is presented sequentially. I estimate it would take about two years to complete every thing in this book.