When first published in 1801, The Magus presented a complete study
in the practice of ritual magic. It was compiled by Barrett from
many different occult sources, such as Agrippa's work, the
Heptameron, and various manuscripts of The Key of Solomon, in
response to renewed public interest in magic and the ancient,
classic texts. As such, it was the first readily accessible English
translation, or republication, of rare, long-out-of-print works,
and was fundamental for many exploring the Western magic tradition
at the dawn of the Victorian Occult Revival. The Magus is actually
separated into three books combined in one volume.
Book I covers: Natural Magic -- the occult properties of
animals, minerals, and vegetables; including the preparation of
charms, potions, "monsters", and sorcery; alchemy -- the
Philosopher's Stone and how to make it; transmuting base metals
into gold, the origin and history of alchemy including famous
alchemists; the nature of the elements, the spirit world, planets,
numerology, astrology, and talismanic magic.
Book II covers: the occult powers and uses of magnetism,
including an essay on the Weapon Salve; and a comprehensive study
of the cabala and ceremonial magic; includes divine names
associated with cabala; use of the cabala to contact, summon, and
bind spirits; names and descriptions of good and evil spirits along
with the numbers, characters, and seals associated with them;
construction of magic circles; and ceremonies of consecration,
invocation, and conjuration.
Book III is a compilation of biographies of famous magi,
cabalists, and philosophers, such as Zoroaster, Albertus Magnus,
Doctor Dee, Raymond Lully, and many others.
This facsimile is aphoto-reproduction of all three books from
the first edition. The five color plates have been reproduced from
the originals using modern methods for color accuracy not achieved
in previous reprints. A renowned and often-referenced classic of
the Western Mystery Tradition, it remains a useful foundation for
the study and practice of magic.
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