A Tremendous Book on Magick
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What a book! It's obvious this guy has been at this long time and

knows what he's talking about! I've been having trouble for years

getting the results I want, and now I know why. If you're serious

about magic, then get this book. If not, ignore it and keep on

failing!"
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Magical Imagination: The Keys to Magic By Nick Farrell

Magical Imagination offers greater insights into the techniques of imagination in magic which Farrell previously examined in his book, Magical Pathworking: Techniques of Active Imagination. In Magical Imagination, Farrell draws on his own experiences as a magician and teacher within the Golden Dawn and the use of these techniques to build up a strong and reliable magical practice for the individual. The book looks at the continued use of pathworkings from a multitude of perspectives and functions. Farrell's skills as an author are really brought to fruition in this text as he manages to successfully draw the reader into the right mind-frame in which to engage with the material presented.

Magical Imagination takes a more contemporary view of pathworking as a form of magic rather than the psychological experimentations of Farrell's earlier work. The industry is already heavily populated with so-called "self-help" books and New Age techniques and so it can be difficult for occultists to find material they can actively work with. Reading the book I'm fascinated with the layers of self-discovery presented before the reader and find myself highly enthused with the material presented here. The book is really well formatted presenting areas of personal space to be explored in one's own "Inner Kingdom", following on to mapping out safe techniques that can be developed for clairvoyance and astral projection (though the book stays on topic and provides only a peripheral idea of rising in the spirit vision or astral projection. More time is spent towards the latter half exploring the creation of Inner Temples and working with inner plane contacts. The author is highly skilled in this area with case studies on hand to illustrate from personal experience what an individual might encounter along the way offering sage advice.

Holding so much promise I must confess I did fear that the book might result in being a re-hash of what was in Magical Pathworking; and yes there are some aspects of Magical Pathworking skill in Magical Imagination, however, I found that Farrell wove his various elements quite successfully into a very effective and yet approachable book. While one might notice some common themes in Nick Farrell's writing the author is always a delight to read and explore the various tropes of the work presented.

Upon reflection, I'm compelled to recommend this book to anyone seeking, either to begin their magical path or to develop it on a personal or indeed a group level. Regardless of one's background there is much on offer within this book for the sincere student of the Western Mysteries. Everything from the clear writing style, to the formatting and presentation of the techniques is accessible to the reader and having bought by fair share of books with guided meditations and pathworkings on offer over the years this is by far not an easy feat to achieve.

Magical Imagination: The Keys to Magic is published by Skylight Press. The book is available from various retail outlets such as Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk or direct from the Skylight Press website
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All of Coopers books have blown my socks off and made me look at magick through a completely different and refreshed lens. This is an excellent book that takes all other candle magick books on the market and makes them look like childs play. Its laughable at how easily this man can make such a complicated subject such as magick and the subconscious mind easy to understand. Bravo mr Cooper - I have almost all of your books including the rare Magickian. If anyone knows if this man is still alive/writing please leave a comment attached to my review.
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The late Scott Cunningham has never written a book that has not impressed me.  I learn so much information from everything I read of his.  I recommend this book for anyone wanting lo learn more about magick with the elements.
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Beyond the Book of Shadows is the most extensive, thought provoking Wiccan book I have ever read. This is a mind expanding lesson...one in which one's own philosophies and theoretical frameworks as to the nature of Wicca and Reality are explored and thereby redefined through personal experience. This book and it's simple practices allows one to continue learning and reaching far past what most Wiccan books on the shelves at Barnes and Noble offer. It is a spiritual book and spirit is limitless. It is an empowering and lucid trip into a tunnel to other worlds. It is a journey walker's guide to the beyond. I highly recommend it for those who want the Real Deal.
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This is one of the best books about magick I've read over the years. We all have something in common with Arkin. This is a delightful metaphysical journey.
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This book covers all the areas needed in learning natural magick. I highly reccomend it for all beginners who are interested in the magickal world.
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This is the best book on practical magic that I have ever read. I haven't read them all, but I have read a bunch. Very well written with all the info you need to build your own path.
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I am a serious consumer of spiritual books. I have read literally hundreds on the topic of manifesting. This book an it's companion, Doing Magic, are the best I've read. Genevieve Davis nails the essentials perfectly. It really is all about Becoming Magic more than anything else.

Okay, time for some idle speculation as to the author's identity. I've read both books twice now, and multiple items have stood out sufficiently to make me really wonder. Here they are:

*The author is clearly British. She mentions living in a flat, uses uniquely British English expressions, etc.
*She makes a living as a writer.
*She indicates that she makes a substantial living from writing. That is pretty rare.
*I assume "Genevieve" really is female.
*She makes it clear that she was poor, divorced, in debt, etc, but then transformed her life in the most spectacular way.
*She has clearly and distinctly chosen to view manifesting in terms of the word "magic".
*She has a strong trust and "faith" in the Universe, God, whatever you want to call it.
*She is heavily involved in supporting charitable organizations.

If the author isn't J.K. Rowling, I'll eat my hat! The number of highly successful, female British authors is exceedingly small. And the number who have a rags to riches story is even smaller. I know, pure speculation, but it all fits beautifully. I'm convinced, and I will happily follow advice from Ms. Rowling any day of the week!!
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A great book on magick and Witchcraft...  Clear concise information..  A must have if you are into study or practice.
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Celeste Rayne Heldstab is fantastic as well as her book on magical oils. You will find a lot of recipes about everything you need. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves herbs, health, and magic. The best book on the subject. You won't regret. :)
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This book is another work of love by Mr. Artisson.  It presents a form of sorcery that obviously comes from a very deep and old current.  In the midst of so much new age nonsense, a book of this magnitude is so refreshing. The best thing about the book, is that it's not just a "recipe" book of spells.  Artisson explains the deeper concepts involved in real sorcery, and shows the reader how to design their own charms and workings.

I would recommend The Horn of Evenwood to those who are looking for something beyond what they will find in the average mish-mash neo-wicca books.  I also recommend it to those who have read Mr. Artisson's other works, you will not be disappointed. I can see myself coming back time and time again to the pages of this book for many years to come.
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After reading this Grimoire and myself raised in a Christian upbringing,  I found it enlightening.
I was very happy with this Grimoire, the Book is very practical for the study of magic.  One thing that I didn't necessarily dislike, but did not find useful at this time, was the relation to the Exu and Grimoire sigils.  It was defanatly necessary in my opinion to add this, on account of this Book being The True Grimoire. :see: ' Grimoire wiki '
I would recommend this Book to anyone, not just magicians or those seeking magical study.

The True Grimoire is now among my most valued possessions.
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I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book. It's way beyond herbalism like making tea or infusion, and using herbal medicine in a physical sense. It teaches how traditional healers and shamans in indigenous communities view the **consciousness of herbal plants, earth elements, and other beings (like Rain) and request help from them with healing others. It talks about methods that are used to contact them like meditation, drumming and song. The book has at least five interviews with modern day healers and shamans, too, which are very interesting. It explores how to communicate with this other world, how these healers view time as non-linear, and how important it is to achieve balance with nature and all the elements. These people can track along different timelines past and future, to find the best outcomes for their people, as well. I highly recommend this book to you. I even spoke about this to a group that I know, made a video, and posted it online. But I can't share it here. Just read this book - it's amazing.
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I have read Robin Rose Bennett's "Healing Magic" over ten years ago, and I still use it as a frame of reference. It is a very inspiring and informative book. "The Gift of Healing Herbs", her latest book, for whatever reason took me by surprise. Because I have read so many books over the years, and truly believed that I was well versed on the subject of herbs, now that I have this book in my possession, I feel reborn on this topic. This book is truly magic. Robin has really put her heart and total being, into presenting, "Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life". Although the book is over 500 pages, and is quite heavy, I still carry it wherever I go. This book has become for me, my daily herb bible. She makes the information so simple yet so profound, that even a baby can understand it, and still avoids watering down the message that she conveys. Robin, you have truly done the work. If there is another book in store for us, I pray that I would be around to love and enjoy it, as much as I have enjoyed both books. I highly recommend this book folks! Do not wait to purchase it.

Much love and Blessings,

Sistah Cuchy
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This is an outstanding book giving many excellent easy to do magic tricks.
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This little book is packed with a lot of great information.  If you're new to the path, this is a great book to introduce you to it.  This book is titled "Pagan Holidays & Earth Magic" because it's her first two ebooks published as Volume 1 of the paperback editions.  The first part (book) "Wiccan & Pagan Holidays" has two parts: Sabbat Traditions and Esbats & Moon Lore and it briefly introduces you to the "practice" of Wicca.  It helps you understand what the Wheel of the Year is, talks about each of the 8 Sabbats and their various names, and helps you understand why they're important and how they came to be.  It even helps you on how to teach them to your children.  Each Sabbat section is broken down into subsections that teach you about the history, traditions, correspondences, Sabbat activities, and recipes.  Then it teaches about the Esbats & Moon Lore.  Talks about the traditions, gives you the full moon names and lore and teaches you about esbat rituals.  It helps you personalize and prepare for these events.  Part 2 (the second book) teaches the beginner about Earth Magic.  It talks about working with magic, avoiding negative magic and generating positive magic, how to develop a magic mind and creative your scared space.  Setting up altars and magical tools.  Grounding, raising energy, and casting cirlces,  It also has a little about the elements and elementals.  What they are, how to use them and some of their correspondences.  The end has a nice little glossary on Wiccan terms.  I really enjoyed reading this book.  It's a great little resource that I know I will reach for now and in the future.  I highly recommend this book for the beginner thinking about walking this path that needs an understanding of what it's about.