High Magic: Theory & Practice

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.

this book isnt for the beginner as the ritual and magick isnt explained to the detail one would require to practice successfully. however the information provided is good and detailed on the meanings of the rituals themselves and he has included quite a lot of interesting exercises also. i would have to recommend don craigs book on high magick being by far the best beginning reference i personally have been able to find as yet (and i love books). purchase this book if you want to deepen your knowledge but not recommended as a guide for the beginner. ;)

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.

I did not have much experience with magic when I began reading this book. At times, I find it difficult to understand. For those areas in which I have some previous experience, found the material in this book excellent. In those areas were I had no previous experience, I needed to consult other texts to fill in the gaps in my basic knowledge. I would not reccomend this book for absolute beginners or people with a casual interest in the subject. I feel it is written at an intemmediate level. I would definitely recommend it for any one with a serious interest in magic. The theoretical part of the book seems sound. It connects well to the practice exercises. The material is presented sequentially. I estimate it would take about two years to complete every thing in this book.

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).