Aleister Crowley Magick in Theory and Practice 1st American Edition (1960) Book

Magick in Theory and Practice. The Master Therion (Aleister Crowley). Castle Books. 1st American Edition. n.d., (1960).

'Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law'

This is a 1st American hardcover reprint (c.1960) of the original text (c.1929). The book was originally published by a private press in France.

Summary: "Aleister Crowley, known to many as the 'Black Magician', had a very serious, scientific side to his many faceted character. In this present work he reveals the scholar who is repelled by the heavily practical scientific minds in the world. He became aware of the tremendous need for a new concept of human life. As Blavatsky called her revelation 'Theosophy', Crowley identified his as 'Magick'. He actually spend the remainder of his life trying to impress others with Magick which is the art and science of causing changes to occur, in conformity with one's own will. Just as Hypnotism controls the brain centers to affect new physical changes, so does Magick effect our five senses to create for us a new reality.

To determine where your own sense modalities are affected, read how Crowley, in this -- the major work of a very productive lifetime, distills for you the complexities and intricacies of Magick to useful everyday proportion.

Illustrated by Crowley with graphs and charts, this volume originally printed in Paris in limited edition, has long been out of print. Here is a complete reproduction of this long-sought after work."

Table of Contents: Hymn to Pan -- Introduction -- The Magical Theory of the Universe -- The Principles of Ritual -- The Formulae of the Elemental Weapons -- The Formula of Tetragrammaton -- The Formula of Alhim, and that of Alim -- The Formula of I.A.O. -- The Formula of the Neophyte -- The Formula of the Holy Graal -- Of Equilibrium -- Of Silence and Secrecy -- Of the Gestures -- Of Our Lady Babalon -- Of the Bloody Sacrifice -- Of the Banishings -- Of the Consecrations -- Of the Oath; Of the Charge to the Spirit -- Of the Invocation -- Of the Licence to Depart -- Of Clairvoyance and of the Body of Light -- Of Dramatic Rituals -- Of the Eucharist and of the Art of Alchemy -- Of Black Magic

Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), born Edward Alexander Crowley, was a British occultist, writer, mountaineer, philosopher, poet and mystic. He was an influential member in several occult organizations, including the Golden Dawn and Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), and is best known today for his occult writings, especially The Book of the Law, the central sacred text of Thelema. He gained much notoriety during his lifetime and was infamously dubbed "The Wickedest Man in the World."

Published: n.d., [1960]. Castle Books (New York, NY) 1st American Edition. 436 pages. Some illustrations & diagrams

Condition: VG. Dust Jacket: Good+. This is a vintage item in used condition. Scarce in Dust Jacket. DJ is clipped, but original price of $10.00 present. Numerous signs of wear and age to DJ, including noticeable chipping and loss of artwork. Scuffing, tearing and creasing all present. Wrapped in protective Mylar. Beige boards feature black writing on spine. Some edgewear and bumping to edges and corners. Discoloration and some foxing present to edges. Book is age-toned, but free of writing. Book is tight and square.

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