Product Description

Of course, Magic is Magic wherever. But Ceremonial Magic - with or without a “k” ending - is perceived as largely European in origin and practice. The Golden Dawn, Aurum Solis, O.T.O were European and even AMORC, B.O.T.A., G.B.G. were mostly European inspired.

As valid as these esoteric orders were and are, they are at best schools and the knowledge taught is now widely available. What is key is not the knowledge but the self-accomplishment that comes only through personal experience (otherwise known as 'self-initiation').

The essence of Magic is a simple formula based on the exercise of Will, Imagination, and Gnosis or Magical Trance. It is a 'technology' and must be mastered like any technology through understanding and practice. Like playing the piano, it takes discipline to continue practicing basic exercises until it all becomes second nature and can function as an art as well.

And, what for?

Not to perform tricks or miracles. Not to wear fancy robes and chant barbarous words. Not to reach high degrees with grand titles in a secret order. No, it is to transform and transmute your own self and thus to become more than you were, not merely to accelerate normal human evolution but to actually move beyond and be a co-creator. And to finally answer those questions: Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? High Magic is an active program for self-discovery and Self-Realization.

This book by a famed contemporary German magician self-instructs the student through a series of basic exercises and real magical practices that train the magician through a consistent program combined with examples and explanations. Each step is thorough without extravagance; the program is effective and entirely self-directed (as must be all real learning); the book is encyclopedic in depth and inclusive even of chaos and cyber magic. Tables and Charts simplify the learning process.

The system starts with immediate immersion in ritual practice starting with the Kabbalistic Cross and Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram and moves through beginning to advanced levels of Practical Sigil Magic, Ritual Magic, Elemental Magic, the Greater Ritual of the Pentagram, Planetary Magic, the Hexagram Ritual, Mantra Meditation, the Magical Gaze, Magical Trance, the Pan Ritual, Money Magic, Talisman Magic, Moon Magic, Chaos Magic and Cyber Magic. In each case, practice is used to instruct - nothing is presented as 'theory only.' You will find everything analyzed, explained and justified with refreshing and truly uncommon common sense!

The author fully dispels the myths and subterfuges of archaic magical orders and explores the role of the Unconscious Mind, the issues of Religion and Mysticism, the nature of High and Low Magic, the function of Myth and the role of Drama in Ritual, the Magical Nature of Reality and Magical Perception, Dream Work in relation to Magical Training, the Magical Imagination and training for Visualization, Psychic Protection, Invocation and Evocation, the Calling and Movement of Energies, Charging, Paradigm Shifting, what is really means 'to Keep Silent,' the power of Intention & definition of Magical Goals, the ritual use of Symbols and Gestures, the power of Words, the Magician's Universe, the magical pronunciation of Hebrew Letters, the Magician's Tools, Mantric Sigils, the IAO formula, and much more.

High Magic is as central to Western culture as are science, technology, the rule of law, democracy and the entrepreneurial economy. Its practice and application should be part of your daily life starting now.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #301809 in Books
• Published on: 2005-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780738704715
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author

Frater U∴D∴ (Belgium), founder of Pragmatic and Ice Magic, is Europe's best known practical magician and contemporary occult author. He has written more than twenty-five books. Among his translations are the books of Peter Carroll and Ramsey Dukes, and Aleister Crowley's Book of Lies.

Customer Reviews

Focuses upon explaining the basic laws governing magic
With his practical, non-dogmatic, occasionally iconoclastic approach to the Black Arts, as well as being one of Europe's best known practical magicians and contemporary occult authors with more than twenty-five books to his credit, Belgium-based Frater U.D. is the founder of "Pragmatic Magic" and "Ice Magic", and the author of High Magick: Theory & Practice. This comprehensive and thoroughly "reader friendly" introduction to magical practices will provide even the most novice inquiry with a sold, methodical foundation for furthering their personal studies. Rather than a mere compendium of potions and spells, High Magick focuses upon explaining the basic laws governing magic, with an emphasis on what it means to be a "good" magician. With an impressive emphasis on self-discipline and the need for training the practitioner's own will, High Magick covers all of the major facets of high magick including "The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram", sigil magick, ritual magick, visualization, the "Greater Ritual of the Pentagram", planetary magick, tools of the magician, talisman work, mantra magick, money magick, magickal paradigms, chaos and cyber magick. Enhanced with practical exercises at the end of each informed and informative chapter, High Magick: Theory & Practice should be considered required reading for anyone wanting to study the metaphysical and magical arts of the occult. Also very highly recommended is Frater U.D.'s previous work published by Llewellyn Publications, Secrets of Western Sex Magic: A Practical Handbook for Men and Women (15767187064, $17.95).

THE MOST INTENSE HIGH MAGIC BOOK ON THE MARKET.
There are so many exercises that I am frankly amazed. This book is one for those of us that are serious about developing magickal talent. I would first advise that you start out with "Modern Magic". Then advance to this book. You will definitely develop all the skills to be successful in magick.

Excellent Compenduim of Knowledge on Magic
This book is an excellent read, with tons of practical advice and excercises to get anyone started in the field of magic. My only qualms are that as a reviewer, I haven't read a huge amount on the more ceremonial, Judeo/Christian influenced magical systems, so I hope my review is fair by someone with more knowledge in this realm. I didn't find myself bewildered by the book at all, neither was I disappointed with any shortage of information. This is one of those books that approaches magic so nondogmatically, it allows the reader to take away any information and practices they want to add to their own pre-existing practices, or to help create their own. I thought it was an excellent book with a wealth of information, and excellent introduction to and exploration of the world of High Magic.