The Sorcerer's Secrets: Strategies in Practical Magick
by Jason Miller
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Author: Jason MillerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-08
ISBN: 160163059X
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: New Page Books
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Book Review: Practical direction in sorcery from a professional magician
Summary: 5 Stars
FULL DISCLOSURE: I have known this author for several years and have had the opportunity to both actively work with him, and see him teach in several venues. This perspective has allowed me to observe the connections between the author's recommendations on paper, and his actual practice. This experience will bias the following review.
Jason Miller as an author is unique in many respects. Foremost, he is a professional sorcerer. This, in itself, places him at odds with large parts of modern pagan ideology, which shuns an overt connection between spell casting and money. It does not, however, place him outside the "New Age" movement which in many ways is defined by the commercialization of spirituality. In respect to being a professional, Mr. Miller does have history on his side, and he literally practices what he preaches. In addition, Mr. Miller has in depth knowledge and experience in several disciplines: Tibetan Buddhism, Hoodoo, Thelema/OTO, Sangreal Sodality, and Christianity. This background provides him the ability to intelligently survey the modern esoteric scene. His familiarity with these paths comes across in this text, as in his first book "Protection & Reversal Magick", where he combines elements from differing traditions into a single working.
Working, in many ways, is the theme of the book with an emphasis on the practitioner maintaining an active connection with spiritual entities. A "working" relationship if you will. The text maintains a very practical focus from the start, using a straightforward friendly style. The book is well organized in a step by step manner so that the novice can easily grasp the individual components to spell casting & intent, while understanding how they fit together into the sorcery as a whole. He does not short change the importance of consistent personal discipline, and he discusses the most common errors and obstacles confronted by the beginner. Mr. Miller provides both original and classical formulas to attain spiritual contacts. Some of his original exercises combine different languages and paths (e.g. Tibetan & Greek; Greek & Hebrew; Greek & Hoodoo).
The second part of the book targets techniques useful to the practicing sorcerer ( professional or not). The strategies needed to implement these techniques in order to manifest positive results in daily life are explored. The message in the Financial Magick section regarding perspective is worth holding fast, especially to those swimming in a "New Age" culture populated with compatriots suffering from the disease of entitlement.
There is a long history in occultism of collaborative relationships between writers and artists. Far too often the artists' work does not get the attention it deserves. A very positive aspect of this book is the artwork of Matthew Brownlee. The sigil which appears on the book cover is beautiful. The original sigil renderings in the body of the text are stunning. I would have hoped for more, and look forward to seeing how this collaborative relationship progresses.
As good as this book is, it was marred by the consistent appearance of typos in the text which occurred so frequently as to be jarring. One would hope that New Page books could take the time, and spend the money for a good editor.
All in all a worthwhile read, and good value for the money. I picked up a number tips to refine my own practice. This book is recommended.
Summary of The Sorcerer's Secrets: Strategies in Practical Magick
This book is about real magick, effecting real change, in a real world.There are some books on magick that teach it purely as spiritual advancement. Others teach it as a form of psychological self-help that effects only inner change. While magick can and should be both of these, it is also something more. The Sorcerer's Secrets is about success in practical magick; it is a book that aims at changing both the outer and inner worlds.
Beyond a mere spell book or training course, The Sorcerer's Secrets is a field manual on successful sorcery written by a professional sorcerer. The first part of the book lays out the qualities, concepts, and exercises necessary to attempt practical magick. The second part presents clear strategies for tackling almost any type of issue with sorcery.
You will learn how to:
* Attack problems from multiple angles, not just by casting a spell.
* Blend mundane and magickal action to ensure success.
* Figure out whether what you are doing is working, and fix it if it isn't.
* Go beyond readings, into magickal intelligence-gathering.
* Influence the minds of other people.
* Work most effectively on behalf of others.
The Sorcerer's Secrets will help rescue the art of Magick from those who have ignored, downplayed, or just outright denied the existence of practical sorcery in favor of arcane titles, intangible results, and fantasy attainments.
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