Magick Matters

“Let Every Breath: Secrets of the Russian Breath Masters” by Vladimir Vasiliev and Scott Meredith

"This book presents an introduction to breath exercises employed by the Russian martial art called Systema, which is one of a number of drill & spar-centric (as opposed to technique-centric) martial arts that have developed in modern times in an attempt to cast off the unrealistic and needlessly complicated elements that tend to grow within traditional martial arts (e.g. Krav Maga is a well-known exemplar of such a martial art.) Among the unique aspects of this system is its focus on, and approach to, breath—and breath is crucial in the martial arts, in a fight, and in life. This book presents step-by-step training drills given to you in a thorough and comprehensive way. You will...>>

“Laurie Cabot’s Book of Shadows” by Laurie Cabot

"For the first time anywhere, the history, lore, rituals, and majick of the Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft, taught by founder Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch of Salem, Massachusetts, is collected and presented in a single book. Laurie Cabot’s Book of Shadows includes the materials of her three-part class series on the Science, Art, and Religion of Witchcraft, as well as guidance for High Priestesses and High Priests of the Craft working on their own or in groups. The Book of Shadows includes Laurie’s own recipes for incenses, potions, charms, and spells used and taught by Cabot Witches for decades—a treasure-trove of lore at your fingertips! A must for any practitioner of the Craft of the Witch."...>>

“Laurie Cabot’s Book of Spells & Enchantments” by Laurie Cabot

"Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch of Salem, Massachusetts, opens up her Book of Shadows, the Witch’s tome of spells, recipes, and secrets, to share them with the world. Here you will find everything from the essentials of how to create and cast your own spells to detailed recipes and rituals from Laurie’s years of experience as a high priestess and Witch. The Book of Spells & Enchantments includes: The Witch’s Apothecary: From herbs, plants, and trees, to gums, resins, and essential oils—all the ingredients to go into your spell or brew. Spellcasting Secrets: For love, protection, healing, hearth, home, and travel. Divine Power: How to work with the ancient gods and...>>

“English Magic and Imperial Madness: The Anti-Colonial Politics of Susanna Clarke’s Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell” by Peter D. Mathews

"Regency England was a pivotal time, remembered for its political uncertainty, with a changing monarchy, the Napoleonic Wars, and a population explosion in London. In Susanna Clarke’s fantasy novel Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, the era is also witness to the unexpected return of magic. Locating the consequences of this eruption of magical unreason within the context of England’s imperial history, this study examines Merlin and his legacy, the roles of magicians throughout history, the mythology of disenchantment, the racism at work in the character of Stephen Black, the meaning behind the fantasy of magic’s return, and the Englishness of English magic itself. Looking at the larger historical context of magic and its links to...>>