Product Description

This book presents unique and effective practical methods for invoking angels into a crystal ball and evoking spirits to visible appearance in a dark mirror. It is the companion book to "The Magick of Solomon" video produced by the same author. The techniques taught in this system are hypnotic and subjective. No special psychic talents are required to master this system. The author guides the reader step-by-step to proficiency in the ancient art of Magick.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #327322 in Books
• Published on: 1996-09-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

Review
. . . What makes this (book) remarkable is that the theoretical part (the first half) is easy to read and understand (more or less), due partly to Runyon's mastery of his topic and partly to his folksy, down-home style. . . He takes a hugely complex subject and actually makes it interesting and comprehensible. The second half goes on to outline the rituals and describe in detail the 72 spirits of Solomon and illustrate their sigils. . . -- Ed Buryn, author-artist : The William Blake Tarot

It is rare that we see such an explicit, and well-written guidebook for a subject matter that's been secret for thousands of years. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the supernatural. I give it my highest recommendation. -- Geoffrey James, author: Angel Magic and The Enochian Magick of Doctor John Dee

The Book of Solomon's Magick commences with a personal narrative by Runyon of his involvement in magick, including an initiatory near-death experience . . . The bulk of the book, however, is the clearest exposition I have ever seen of the modern meaning of ritual magick, the complex system of spirits invoked, and the practical set-up of a magickal temple. . . -- Robert S. Ellwood, Univ. of S. Calif.

Customer Reviews

Fills in the blanks.
In the simplest of terms, Solomon's Magick fills in the blanks. As practitioner of Golden Dawn methods and as one who has a great respect for Franz Bardon's system, I must say that I've always been just a tad confused. G.D. methods assume too much. The practitioner is left wondering if that's all there is to magick. Bardon's methods are great, but take FOREVER--and the assumptions in his book regarding how long it should take a person to reach certain states are more than a little overly optimistic. Runyon presents a in clear terms what the others are missing--even aside from accessing the spirits of the Goetia. On top of it--it's easy. Don't get me wrong...the work must be done, but once done the work really pays off. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that this book outlines one of the most workable methods of magickal development on the market. On top of that, Runyon never suggests that a person can achieve these things with no work or with no study...just the opposite in fact.

LON MILO DUQUETTE says "THE REAL THING"
For those of us who spend a great deal of our time with our noses stuck in volumes of quaint and curious lore, this one is a real eye-opener (and without question...a must have). The first thing aspiring magicians are taught, (or should be taught), is that Magick is an art. Unfortunately, it is also the first thing most of them forget. In this marvelous book Mr. Runyon reveals himself to be not merely a theoretical expert, but a true artist - a master of the "art" of Magick. The Book of Solomon's Magick reads pleasantly, as if the author and you were sitting up late in front of a fireplace telling stories. It's easy to forget, however, that these tales of angels and demons are real (or as real as anything that affects our consciousness). The practice of Magick takes knowledge, skill, imagination, emotional stability, and a profound sense of humor. It is obvious from reading The Book of Solomon's Magick that Mr. Runyon possesses all these qualities plus one that, sadly, too few people today enjoy...the heart of a true romantic.--- LON MILO DUQUETTE, author of "The Magick of Thelema" and "My Life With The Spirits"

Fascinating and Extremely Useful
I found this book (and video) invaluable because for the first time, all the pieces for magickal working are assembled in one place. I have studied magick for about five years now and have found the learning curve, until I bought this book, to be some what frustrating. No where could I find a single source that brought all the conflicting, confused and disparate pieces of information together in one cohesive whole from both the historical tradition and current magickal thinking. Mr. Runyon has obviously done his homework and I am now able to go forward with a coherent magickal system that Works rather than having to reinvent the wheel myself.

I have practiced the rituals as outlined by the author and found the results, both of the Angelic Almadel invocations and the Goetic evocations to far exceed my original expectations both in their efficacy and in their deepening of my Understanding. When I first saw this book a while back, I passed it over thinking it was 'just another magick' book. After having cast about fruitlessly for several years, however, I came back to this book, actually read it, and it has made all the difference. There is great richness in this complete system that is revealed through experience, far more than meets the eye.