This 4th impression book,1969 by W.E.Butler explains in deeper terms why the secrecy in oaths and rituals?And shows the reader the techniques to go further in ritual magic,using the western methods.
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Seller: Brodsky Bookshop, Taos, NM, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Trade soft cover. 4th Impression. 8vo (5.25 x 8.25 in.). Black & Turquoise wraps, cosmic cover. Reverse is blank. This copy is in superb condition with scant evidence of use. Clean pages, sharp corners, firm binding. This is a book on metaphysics and occultism, not a "how-to" book on performing magic tricks. Seller Inventory # 001782
Seller: Gates Past Books Inc., NY, NY, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. No. Hollywood, CA: Melvin Powers Wilshire Book Company, 1959 - 1969 printing. Evidently Unread, and would be Fine if not for light extremity age, light extremity wear (see scan). First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Illus. by Four Full-page Diagrams. 8vo size - 8½" tall. Seller Inventory # 933212
Seller: Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABAA, ILAB), Bordentown, NJ, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Near fine. Later printing. Near fine (very light edge wear). Later printing. Softcover. 176 pp (w/ bibliography). An erudite discussion of the magician's journey from novice to master. Butler breaks down the steps involved in developing a magical personality, with chapters such as "The Invisible Body", "The Interwoven Light", and "Words of Power: The Magical Use of Sound". Includes advanced rituals such as Talismanic magic and exercises of the Middle Pillar. Seller Inventory # E28709