Practical Magic

The famous book by the great magician and occultist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Papus, "Practical Magic" is a classic textbook on the magical arts. Anyone can master it if they follow the principles outlined in the... pages of the book. It contains comprehensive information that a person firmly determined to embark on the study of magic and become its adept should possess. Some of the topics include: the structure of a person - anatomical, physiological, and psychological; the influence of food and various stimulants on the state of the body and mind; the importance of memory development, intellectual education; various mental exercises - psychometry, thought control; the basics of astronomical astrology; magical correlations between herbs, animals, and minerals on one hand, and celestial bodies (planets and zodiac stars) on the other. A section dedicated to the interaction between the magician and society will arouse great interest. The author provides recommendations regarding the magician's daily routine, conducting rituals, reading magical prayers, and performing spells. The last part presents a complete overview of talismans for all occasions. It details the making, consecration, and selection of materials for work.