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Summary: Good for hysterical purposes, and then some ...
Review: Let's clear up a few misconceptions, by tuirrning to a reliable authorty, as far as most modern occultists would be concerned:Israel Regardie, in an essay from his book 'Foundations of Practical Magic,' (no doubt soon to be reprinted) described Barrett's MAGUS as 'a hotch potch of superstitious nonsense, blended with some basic magical information..the student (of serious magic) could do far worse than acquire a copy...' So, follow the mighty Mr. Regardie's lead ( and if you don't know Mr. Regardie enough either to admire him or despise him, no serious magician could consider you a serious student of modern western magic), and get a copy.
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Summary: Good for historical purposes only
Review: Someone loaned me this book. I found it a good for nights when I needed some dry reading to help me fall asleep. This is what is known as an "armchair" occullt book. A book for those who want to read or research such things for historical or fiction-writing reference. I bought Agrippa's works instead.
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Summary: A Complete System of Occult Philosophy and Beyond
Review: The Magus is an occult work that is a "must have" by anypracticing occultists. It consists of a truly completesystem covering such important topics as Natural magic, Alchemy, mgical numerology, cabalistic magic and spiritual evocation. Within this structure it includes the important information of magical tool construction and consecration. Fracis Barrett was truly an educated occultist and drew this system from a numerous amount of sources. For the beginning magician it is a neccessity, as for the advanced, well you should already have this book.
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