Now revised and corrected, Magick is an indispensable textbook for students of Thelemic Magick or general esotericism. Aleister Crowley brings mathematical theory, organized observation, and experimentally verified practice to bear on mysticism, yoga, theurgy, thaumaturgy, and all branches of magic.
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Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) was a magus, poet, sexual athlete, mountaineer, traitor, drug fiend, and Prophet of a New Eon. He has been dubbed "The Wickedest Man in the World." Author of 777, Diary of a Drug Fiend, and Book of Lies, as well as many other books, Crowley, with Freida Harris, also created the bestselling Thoth Tarot Deck.
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This book is certainly a classic of sorts; Crowley has spawned a stagnant pond full of imitators, but none will ever match his wit, intelligence, originality and genius for prose writing. By all means, if you're someone who needs a self-image as a person who is seeking enlightenment of some kind but wants to look cool and dangerous doing it, buy this inspired drivel and convince yourself it works, assuming you're one of the few actually dull enough to read it all. Or to try and carry any of this stuff out. The book's primary purpose, of course, is to look good on your bookshelf and impress your friends, if you have any, with what amazing arcane knowledge you have. And yes, you might even get high and play these idiotic Golden Dawn dress-up games and convince yourself you're actually accomplishing something. Of course, if your're interested in real transformation, not drugs, buggery and egomaniacal pretense--Crowley's, and most of his admirers', reasons for existence--then for god's sake stop seeking anything and spend the money you could waste on this thing on some books on Zen or Krishnamurti (yes, the one the arch-jealous Crowley hurled racist insults at) when you need to exercise the verbal parts of your brain. Anyway, this volume will look even more cool and mysterious if you let it gather some dust.
By OISÍN
Format:Hardcover
Having read the lively debate/reviews below, I think some important points have been missed through what appear to be fairly 'knee jerk' reactions.
It should be noted that Crowley was one of the first 'Westerners' to bring the teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the UK & USA during a time of strict formal religious discipline. He was the first to spend serious time and money investigating the mysteries of the mind and the subconscious, using drugs (then legal) and meditation, which was unheard of at that time (1900's). Just as 'The Beatles' (Crowley appears on the front cover of Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearst Club Band) and many other 'Society changing' bands experimented with mind altering drugs and alternative reality in the 1960's - he also wrote about his experiences with painful truth and applied his findings to the way we perceive existence.
Such people are rarely accepted by their social group. Anyone who breaks with convention (and he broke many) will be reviled and attract a certain amount of infamy. To disregard him entirely is wrong. To worship him is also wrong. His achievements create open debate on alternative religious belief systems - allowing people to question their own inherent faith and to explore others.
His greatest achievement is not so much 'Magick', but the fact that all spiritual belief should have the same overall goal, that of an infinite broader view of our own reality in life and death, and to attempt to achieve this without the hindrance of conditioned guilt/sin/love/hate/ego - as well as social/religious taboo's.
However, Crowley did attempt to increase his own wealth via magical practice and this failed. Crowley also wanted (at one point) to 'renounce his role as Magus' and stated he ..'could not go on with his work' due to lack of belief in his own powers, although he continued with his practice's for some time after this. But his ground breaking work in detailing Buddhism/Yoga (featured in this book) and creating open interest, and greater tolerance for, alternative belief systems is valid.
The book, like most of his output, is a product of its time. He did attempt to ritualise his beliefs and it shares the same instructional 'symbolic' style of the bible. A better read for those who have an interest in his work would be 'Do what thou wilt - A Life of Aleister Crowley' by Lawrence Sutin, also sold by Amazon. Its well written and researched - providing an objective view of his life and work.
By jim_nc
Format:Hardcover
Be prepared: The presentation can seem incredibly obscure, obtuse and allegorical... but this is an occult book after all(!) If you aren't prepared to appreciate this, and to explore deeply to get to the underlying substance, you wil certainly hate this book and get absolutely nothing from it but irritation. This isn't the latest pop Llewellyn "Celtic Love Spells" production. Crowley's work is serious, smart, original, highly relevant religious/magickal philosophy, which can be very liberating.
One further comment: The pitifully ignorant, tiresome and homophobic review several down should speak for itself.
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I am not particularely a "Crowley" fanatic, like those that hang his pictures on the wall and worship his holy name...666.... Read more
Published on Sep 28 2007 by Rev. Harry S Sawry
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The Book of Magick
If you want a laugh a minute, read some earlier reviews.
First, let us deal with the alternate reality some people seem to live in--Crowley did not die impoverished. Read more
Published on Aug 23 2003 by Eric
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A LAUGH A MINUTE!
Like all of the other drivel churned out by A. Crowley and co., this work stands as a sterling example of just how complex sucker bait can get. Read more
Published on July 31 2003
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Excellent for fans of Crowley
This book is a VERY good primer and sourcebook for the Thelemic religion and lifestyle. I picked up this book and read it over the course of a weekend. Read more
Published on April 23 2003 by Preston Halcomb
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The Big Blue Brick is Crowley's dream come true. This is the ultimate Thelemic resource guide, which contains an in-depth Introduction to the book and the full story of the... Read more
Published on Mar 29 2003 by Frater V
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Credit where it is deserved!
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
It is easy to see that most,if not all, of modern magickal literature owes its insights to Aleister Crowley. Read more
Published on Nov 28 2001 by Simon Iff
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Not my primary interest but well worth the reading.
Ritual magick (I hate that spelling, but there we are) is not really my main area of interest as such, witchcraft is, but being influenced as it is by ritual magick, it's nice to... Read more
Published on Nov 16 2001 by Mr. M. P. Duffy
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BUY IT!
You could save money by buying cheaper versions available. However, there are numerous reasons not to do this. 1. Read more
Published on Feb 14 2001 by "reguli"
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Content is great but print is hard to read
This book brings together all four parts of Book ABA by Alesiter Crowley. While the effort is commendable, the result is slightly below par. Read more
Published on Dec 9 2000
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If you get only one Crowley book, this is the one
This text is heralded as Crowley's Magnum Opus. And with good cause.
If you only get one book by the Beast, this should be it. Read more
Published on Oct 25 2000 by "snowcatguy"
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