Magick Matters

“The Spiritualist Movement: Speaking with the Dead in America and around the World” by Christopher M. Moreman (incomplete)

"At once controversial and intriguing, Spiritualism has spread from the United States to become a global movement. Bringing together perspectives from within the movement and without, this unique collection treats readers to insights about Spiritualism's history, belief, and practice. Based on the belief that the dead can communicate with the living through mediums, Spiritualism touches concepts as timelessly fascinating as human mortality and the continuing existence of the soul beyond bodily death. This comprehensive work will help readers parse the mysteries of this uniquely American religion through three thematically organized volumes: Spiritualism in the U.S. and Globally, Evidence and Beliefs, and Cultural and Social Issues. Drawing on fields as diverse as psychology, sociology, religious studies,...>>

“Magdalene Mysteries: The Left-Hand Path of the Feminine Christ” by Seren Bertrand and Azra Bertrand

"Discover the Womb Rites and initiatory magic of Mary Magdalene, who was revered as a Priestess and human embodiment of the Goddess • 2020 Nautilus Gold Award • Reveals how Mary Magdalene was a sacred priestess of the ancient Womb Mysteries, connected to moon wisdom, sacred harlot archetypes, and goddesses in many traditions, including Sophia, Isis, Inanna, Asherah, Lilith, Jezebel, and Witches • Explains how the Magdalene Mysteries have been encoded in Gnostic texts, sacred art, and literature and unveils the secret Grail heresy of the Ghent Altarpiece • Offers rituals and practices to initiate you into the Womb magic of the ancient priestesses and access deeper dimensions of sexuality and feminine power A sacred priestess of the ancient...>>

“The Prop Building Guidebook: For Theatre, Film, and TV” by Eric Hart (3rd edition 2023)

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Now in its third edition, The Prop Building Guidebook: For Theatre, Film, and TV walks readers through techniques used in historical and contemporary prop making and demonstrates how to apply them to a variety of materials. Experienced prop maker Eric Hart covers the tools and techniques used by professional prop makers throughout the entertainment industry. He outlines a construction process that gives readers the foundational knowledge to choose the best materials and methods for each prop and the background information to know the advantages of these choices. This new edition includes updated information and techniques throughout, including: Over a hundred new images and diagrams Updated terminology, products, and...>>

“The Witch’s Guide to Wands: A Complete Botanical, Magical, and Elemental Guide to Making, Choosing, and Using the Right Wand” by Gypsey Elaine Teague

"The wand is the most important component of the witch's toolbox. Serving as an ultimate big book of wands, here is: The clearest exposition of the names, spirits, and attributes of woods for wands The clearest explanation of wand anatomy The most complete explanation of how to access, shape, and channel magical forces from wands A fresh and useful approach to wands for specific magical practices A useful guide for a witch to form a partnership with her wand Based on her deep knowledge of plant science and ethnobotany and years of magical practice, the author examines...>>

“Wandlore: A Guide for the Apprentice Wandmaker” by K.P. Theodore

"This book is a study on the origins, properties and the making of magick wands. It is a manual that aims to provide a solid understanding on the art of wandmaking, serve as an introduction to wandlore and being a guide for those who aspire of becoming wand makers. It follows a realistic point of view, based on facts and practices, while avoiding imaginary and fantasy aspects as its purpose it to serve as a textbook to those who want to know what lies behind the myth, literature, movies and folklore beliefs."...>>