High Magic: Theory & Practice
by Frater U.:D.:
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Author: Frater U.:D.:Brand: New Age
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-02-08
ISBN: 0738704717
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
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Book Review: Excellent Basic Textbook on Magic with Exercises
Summary: 5 Stars
This book deserves five stars not for its title, but for its content, writing, organization, and flow. It is true that many of the practices included as exercises in this book would certainly not be considered "High Magic" as it is used as a term of art. Conventionally, Low Magic is that magic used to acquire and manipulate earthly things. High Magic is that magic which - through the magician's acquired knowledge of the universe - leads to union with God(s). Undeniably, the construction of a Money Sigil, as is described in this book, is certainly not "High" Magic by anybody's definition.
In light of this discussion, I will not debase myself by commenting on one reviewer's description of the practices in this book as being "based on and emphasising [sic] sorcery" rather than magic. Rather, I agree with reviewer J. Hart's colloquial terminology of the magic contained in this book as Deep Magic. "Deep" in the sense that the theory explored in this book delves into a deeper understanding of magical functioning (i.e. the mechanics of how magic works). This is something almost all older grimoires and many contemporary books on magic eschew. Perhaps the author intended this nontraditional meaning - consciously or otherwise - in his title.
Most magicians have a philosophical bent which is an amalgam of one or more schools of magical thought. Although Frater U.:D.: may be no different, he is neither rigid nor dogmatic in his narrative. His pedagogical style is both accessible to the neophyte and enlightening to the active practitioner. For example, he includes important foundational rituals such as The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram and The Greater Ritual of the Pentagram in clear and concise language. His discussion of twenty-five magical tools, both the basic magical tools still widely used today, and the more archaic ones, is as excellent a primer on magical tools as you will find in any book.
In evaluating this book, I would beseech readers not to expect a comprehensive encyclopedia of magic or a collection of detailed treatises on individual magical topics. Rather, if some of the sections seem sparse, remember that this is an instruction manual and basic textbook and should be used as such. Further exploration of certain topics in greater detail is the hallmark of good magical practice. Remember the first mandate of the maxim: To Know; To Will; To Dare; To Keep Silent.
I love this book, and have re-read certain sections numerous times. I also particularly like the book for beginning students, as it provides practical exercises which are graded in difficulty and correspond well with the author's discussions on theory.
Summary of High Magic: Theory & Practice
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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