Magic White and Black [Paperback]

Franz Hartmann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 2006

This inspiring book has been recommended to others for decades and has become a classic in the field of magic, metaphysics and spirituality. The title is misleading because there is much more covered that goes far beyond magic. Subjects include Spiritual Law in the Natural World, Consciousness, The Spiritual Body, Karma, Transformations, Meditation, Alchemy, Magicians and Mediums, Theosophy, and Divine Wisdom: the Realization of Truth. This is the perfect book for those interested in the fundamental elements of Magic and its philosophy and purpose. Additional subjects include the philosopher¿s stone, the true cross, forbidden knowledge, Rosicrucian wisdom, states after death and the inner world.

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Kessinger Publishing reprints over 1,500 similar titles all available through Amazon.com. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Franz Hartmann (22 November 1838 - 7 August 1912) was a German physician, theosophist, occultist, geomancer, astrologer, and author of esoteric works. He wrote esoteric studies and a biography of Jakob Böhme and of Paracelsus. He translated the Bhagavad Gita into German and was the editor of the journal Lotusblüten. He was at one time a co-worker of Helena Blavatsky at Adyar. In 1896 he founded a German Theosophical Society. He also supported the Guido-von-List-Society (Guido-von-List-Gesellschaft). He cofounded the Ordo Templi Orientis with Carl Kellner and Theodor Reuss. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Book Tree; 40th Edition edition (August 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585092614
• ISBN-13: 978-1585092611
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,176,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gem, March 20, 2006

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Stacy Bertrand - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magic, White & Black: The Science of Finite and Infinite Life (Paperback)

Theosophist, Rosicrusian, physician, author are a few words to describe Dr. Hartmann.
The title to this book is misleading. At first glance of the cover and title I didnt expect much. Every once in a while a book will come along that earns a special place in my library. This is one of those books.
Most books on magic, Kabalah ( however you want to spell it ), and the occult are fluff...parables to keep the uninitiated chasing thier tails and scratching thier heads. I have come across few that lay out the fundamental truths to life the universe and All. So many people claim to be an occultist or mystic but do they really know what forces they are manipulating...how thier mind works in that magical realm...the true effects of our will being imposed on nature...or for that fact what nature is? A student, practioner, mystic, mage, that is really trying to do the Great Work will educate themselves on the fundamentals of thier craft...how and why it works...
So many times I come across Christians, Pagans..etc...and ask them where thier craft comes from, how it works, WHY it works...When I am lucky I get a long lineage of teachers...gods..prophets etc...that led the way for that particular belief system. I fooled myself when I thought other followers of magick would at least do better than thier Christian brethren and at least research thier belief structure beyond what clergy/teachers say...to question and search for the reason why truth is truth, where it comes from and how it works the universe.
If you want to know why those spirits you call up come to your circle...if you want to know how Jesus walked on water...if you want to know why as sure as thinking a thought is as much a sin as acting the thought out...if you want to know how God heals...if you want to truly understand why...how...where your magic or religion works then put down the wand, put down the door knocker of the next victim you are going to lead to the kingdom of heaven, and start educating yourself on the science of magic, the science of religion, the science of spirituality...how it works on the brain, in our lives, how it affects the universe around us...this book is a good start.
Do yourself a favor. If you are a seeker of truth, knowledge, magic, spirituality, religion, physics etc...buy this book and read it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, August 29, 2005

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This review is from: Magic, White and Black: The Science of Finite and Infinite Life, Containing Practical Hints for Students of Occultism (Paperback)

Franz Hartmann was a Rosicrucian and this book contains many Rosicrucian principles although not stated as such. This is an uplifting book inspiring one to become the best person you can be.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Black and White, October 10, 2007

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This review is from: Magic White and Black (Paperback)

As all his books, this one is another excellent guide for those that are in the Path........