The Book Of Ceremonial Magic

A.E. Waite

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Rider
06 February 2024

Mysticism, magic & ritual

A cult classic on the history of magic from creator of the world's most famous tarot deck A E Waite.

From renowned scholar of the occult and creator of the world-famous Rider Waite Tarot Deck, A E Waite comes a new edition of his landmark book on magic. Featuring the original intricate illustrations, The Book of Ceremonial Magic offers an in-depth exploration of the darker side of grimoire, ceremony, demons and spirits.

This is a spellbinding book for anyone interested in the grotesque detail of black magic and the ceremonies and rituals that surrounded it. With whole chapters dedicated to describing how early incarnations of the occult prepared to engage with demons, this book will illustrate the deeper historical context of esoteric arts and the development of the occult, setting the context for how we perceive and understand magic today.

By: A.E. Waite
Imprint: Rider
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 144mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 471g
ISBN: 9781846047510
ISBN 10: 184604751X
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 06 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Arthur Edward Waite was the designer and co-creator of the now famous Rider Waite Tarot deck. An American-born British poet and scholarly mystic, his strong interest in all esoteric matters - divination, magic, Kabbalism, alchemy and Freemasony - led to him penning a number of books. These include the Key to the Tarot, The Book of Ceremonial Magic and A New Encyclopedia of Freemasony.