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Book

The tree of life : an illustrated study in magic

Call Number

  • 133.43 R3334 (CEN)

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Edition

Third edition, edited and annotated.

Publication Information

Woodbury, Minnesota : Llewellyn Publications, [2001]

Physical Description

xxxvi, 513 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Summary

Israel Regardie wrote The Tree of Life in 1932. In this book, Regardie reveals the secrets of real magic. He begins with an explanation of what magic is and, just as importantly, what magic is not. He explains that it is a spiritual study and practice which, along with forms of yoga, forms the two branches of the tree that is mysticism. Magic is not being a medium or a psychic. Then he explains the tools of the magician, what they mean, and how to use them. He explains the techniques of evocation and invocation, skrying, and astral travel. He shows how the Qabalah unites everything. He even gives a description of the secrets of sexual magick. All of this is in a clear, lucid writing style. This book is simply a must for anyone who is, or aspires to be, a real magician. Includes extensive annotations throughout every chapter; over 100 illustrations; more descriptive contents pages; a glossary, a bibliography and an index.

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