Practice of Magic: An Introductory Guide to the ArtHow does magic work? This and many other questions can be answered by reading this book. Mickaharic outlines how to prepare to practice, how the primary instruments of the magician are developed and cared for, and a sample exercise to give you something to practice. |
Contents
The Modes of Magical Practice | 1 |
Preparing to Practice Magic | 9 |
The Religious Ritual | 15 |
Ritual and Ceremonial Magic | 27 |
Learning Ritual Magic | 49 |
Deific Magic | 55 |
Communing with the Spirits | 73 |
Learning Astral Projection | 85 |
Learning Elemental Magic | 111 |
Natural Magic | 115 |
Learning Natural Magic | 123 |
Not in Conclusion | 147 |
The Emerald Tablet | 151 |
Reading List | 153 |
| 159 | |
About the Author 166 | |
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