Black Arts: An Absorbing Account of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology and Other Mystical Practices Throughout...

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Richard Cavendish

Black Arts

An Absorbing Account of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology and Other Mystical Practices Throughout...

Richard Cavendish

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Perigee Books,U.S.
17 January 1968

Mysticism, magic & ritual

The Classic Study of the Occult Reintroduced in a 50th Anniversary Edition

The Black Arts is a fascinating and wonderfully readable exploration of the practice, theory, and underlying rationale of magick and occultism in all its branches, including witchcraft, spells, numerology, astrology, alchemy, kabbalah, tarot, charms, and summoning and control of spirits.

This edition features a 50th anniversary introduction by historian of alternative spirituality Mitch Horowitz, who frames the book for a new generation of readers.

By: Richard Cavendish
Imprint: Perigee Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 26mm
ISBN: 9780399500350
ISBN 10: 0399500359
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 17 January 1968
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Black Arts: An Absorbing Account of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology and Other Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages

The Kirdus staff is disenchanted. It seems that The Black Arts has just not got our number. We've subjected ourselves to the numerology chapter to find out what we're really like. Nothing jives. One member staggered out under the weight of adjectives like large-minded, visionary, idealistic. Romantic, passionate, impulsive, brilliant. . .strong-willed and determined, inspired and inspiring. She's totally intimidated. Other more enterprising, scientifically minded individuals decided to test themselves in subsequent chapters by memorizing the Curse of the Chains, a guaranteed spirit-rouser, or putting the final touch on primitive pentagrams (charts and diagrams explicit in the book what she considers to be a philosopher's stone. The resident bridge addict has taken to the Tarot Cards and so it goes. The book's a history of the darker mysteries in which Mr. Cavendish obviously, firmly believes. And he's gone to a lot of trouble to turn it into a how-to item as well. Bewitched we're not but the black market is a large one. (Kirkus Reviews)