Magick Matters

“Santeria: African Spirits in America” by Joseph M. Murphy

"Santería represents the first in-depth, scholarly account of a profound way of wisdom that is growing in importance in America today. A professional academic and himself a participant in the Santería community of the Bronx for several years, Joseph Murphy offers a powerful description and insightful analysis of this African/Cuban religion. He traces the survival of an ancient spiritual path from its West African Yoruba origins, through nearly two centuries of slavery in the New World, to its presence in the urban centers of the United States, where it continues to inspire seekers with its compelling vision."...>>

“The Men Who Stare at Goats” by Jon Ronson

"Bizarre military history: In 1979, a crack commando unit was established by the most gifted minds within the U.S. Army. Defying all known laws of physics and accepted military practice, they believed that a soldier could adopt the cloak of invisibility, pass cleanly through walls, and—perhaps most chillingly—kill goats just by staring at them. They were the First Earth Battalion, entrusted with defending America from all known adversaries. And they really weren’t joking. What’s more, they’re back—and they’re fighting the War on Terror. An uproarious exploration of American military paranoia: With investigations ranging from the mysterious “Goat Lab,” to Uri Geller’s covert psychic work with the CIA, to the increasingly bizarre role played by a...>>

“The New Hermetics Complete Audio Course” by Jason Augustus Newcomb (older 20CD version)

"The New Hermetics is a cutting edge spiritual technology that systematically teaches the science of illumination and power. It is also a collection of models for looking at the unconscious mind that allow us to create a dependable system for magically changing our lives. Basically, the New Hermetics is a synthesis of Western Esoteric Thought, Jungian Archetypes, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, Vedantic and Taoist Philosophy, Reichian energy theories, the Eight Circuit Model of Consciousness, and Scientific Illuminism. When you work with the New Hermetics, you will experience consciousness changes that will dramatically increase your ability to change your world, and you will awaken your wisdom to handle this power safely. This is a technology that...>>

“The New Hermetics: 21st Century Magick for Illumination and Power” by Jason Augustus Newcomb (scan)

"Study and practice that teaches the science of illumination and the ability to alter reality. The ancient Egyptian form of Hermetic philosophy was that the mind shapes reality. The New Hermetics extends that philosophy - the universe is a great mind or consciousness, and we are a part of that consciousness; therefore by learning to control the mind, we learn to control our part of the universe. With updated versions of the ancient Rosicrucian brotherhood's 10 levels of initiation, combined with ancient and modern mind-expanding techniques such as visualization and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), The New Hermetics progressively gives initiates power over their minds and world. Practicing these elements simultaneously makes it possible to undergo...>>

“Hands-On Chaos Magic: Reality Manipulation through the Ovayki Current” by Andrieh Vitimus (Kindle ebook version)

"This irreverent guide to chaos magic emphasizes experimentation and finding out what works best for you. Andrieh Vitimus presents a revolutionary hands-on course of study for the average Jane or Joe. Vitimus banishes the severe tone of other esoteric orders, offering an accessible and practical approach that makes it easier to perform successful chaos magic that is uniquely your own."...>>