Voice and Breath in Magical Practice

The human breath has always been considered the essence of the spirit – in all times and in all world cultures. Chinese qi, Jewish ruach, Greek pneuma, and Roman spiritus all denote the same thing – the invisible energy that permeates breath. In this study, Donald Tyson, a recognized magician and one of the most respected contemporary authors, discusses how to control living breath, create one's own spells, use words and names of power, and much more. He demonstrates the power contained in the vibration of words and vowel sounds and provides numerous specific examples from historical texts and occult practice. The author has successfully balanced the results of scientific research and the analysis of practical developments to enable the interested reader to effectively harness the power of voice and breath in their magical practice.