The Sourcebook of Magic (Paperback)

by L. Michael Hall (Author), Barbara P. Belnap (Author), Barbara Belnap (Author) "When we don't know how something works or how it operates and the principles that drive it, we live ""outside the secret"" of what seems..." (more)
Key Phrases: submodality codings, ecology check, submodality qualities, Robert Dilts, Anchor Point, Core Transformation (more...)

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". . . the most comprehensive book on the Meta- model to date. [...] It is an absolute treasure for an NLP practitioner!" -- Judith E. Pearson PhD, Anchor Point, Autumn 1999

Product Description
An encyclopaedic resource for everyone wishing to gain an understanding of how to "do NLP" effectively, both on themselves and with others. The book is divided into three parts covering:an introduction to NLP and its underlying model and strategies; the seventy-seven main change patterns of NLP; the application of the patterns with specific reference to NLP in education, business, therapy, sports, health and relationships. This is the first book to bring together all NLP technology and to describe the individual patterns in detail whilst providing guidance as to their use. A really practical book, truly a comprehensive resource, from this prolific NLP author, Michael Hall, ably supported here by new co-author Barbara Belnap.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Crown House Publishing (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1899836225
• ISBN-13: 978-1899836222
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,007,989 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A most valuable sourcebook for NLP Practitioners, April 18, 2001

By	George Zee (www.frzee.org, Hong Kong) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is not a book for beginners in NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) in spite of the two excellent introductory chapters. You need to have at least worked through "The User's Manual for the Brain" or the NLP Practitioner's Level to fully appreciate its value. 77 central NLP patterns have been collected here and grouped under different categories. Each pattern is prefaced with a clear and incisive explanation of the concept. Often you get illuminating gems. For example, a brief note on #38 The Submodality Overlapping Pattern, saying that "...The Judeo-Christian scriptures provide a great example of this." helps one to perceive such NLP patterns in daily life, literature and movies. The patterns are not mere technqiues for change. They are part of the texture and colours of life. Mastering them enriches the art of living. The book does give a fairly comprehensive and up-to-date coverage. 51 meta-programs (from Hall's Figuring Out People) are summarised here. You also get a more developed understanding of the Meta-model presented with Hall's mastery of linguistics (Cf. Hall's The Secret of Magic). Chapter 12 on "Figuring Out What Magic To Do At What Times" is a key question that all NLP practitioners want to ask. Ch. 13 gives brief clues on using NLP in business, education, therapy, sports, health relationships, etc. What will fascinate people is to note that the whole book was written in E-Prime, i.e., without the verb "to be"! Read Appendix C: There "Is" No "Is". Since NLP deals with mental "maps" rather than the "territory", identity or reality, such language creates more options and possibilities. (However, for those interested in fundamental issues in epistemology, it might be worthwhile to explore Bernard Lonergan's monumental "Insight" or Philip McShane's "A History of Tongue".) All NLP practitioners can benefit from such a handy and informative reference, at such a reasonable price. [Please note that the book was first published in 1999, reprinted in 2000. It has 312 pp. Quite a few books in the Amazon catalogue contain inaccuracies with regard to publication dates and number of pages.]

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable Resource Material, December 30, 2006

By	L. Lea "ADD & Executive Life Coach" (South Africa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book and Vol 2 are perfect for anyone that uses NLP or NS, does therapy or coaching/mentoring. As previously commented, you would understand it more if you have either read User's Manual for the Brain (Bob G. Bodenhamer and L. Michael Hall) or attended an NLP course.
There is so much more than you would expect, including information on Meta-Programs, just about every NLP pattern and then some. I use it as a reference and reminder for coaching. And then for self - who can't read about being gloriously fallible or maybe go over the Forgiveness Pattern?
On second thoughts, this book would also be useful in business - what a concept!

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good and useful manual!, August 23, 2001

By	albino ruberti (milano, italia Italy) - See all my reviews

I'm an NLP Master Pract. and I work as Human Resources Consultant. THE SOURCEBOOK OF MAGIC is a comprehensive manual with a very useful approach and a very clear style. A solid background contribute to the success of this book, the only limit, I think, is that the authors swift a glance at the techniques, without a deep approach. A manual good for NLP pract. and master pract.; other people should begin reading "The Structure of Magic" by Bandler/Grinder. I will read other books by L.Michael Hall, I liked his ideas about Semantic, Cognitive Theories (Korzibsky), etc...

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