Éliphas Lévi (1810-1875) was a French occultist, magician, and writer whose groundbreaking works have had a lasting impact on the development of Western esotericism. Renowned for his synthesis of Kabbalah, alchemy, and Tarot, Lévi's writings, including his seminal work Transcendental Magic and The Dogma and Ritual of High Magic, helped shape the modern understanding of occultism and mysticism. His philosophy centered on the idea of a universal, hidden truth that could be accessed through spiritual discipline and magical rites. Lévi's profound influence extended to the likes of occult thinkers such as Arthur Edward Waite, Aleister Crowley, and modern practitioners of the mystical arts. A master of both the intellectual and the esoteric, his work continues to inspire those seeking deeper knowledge of the mystical traditions and the transformative powers of the mind.