Description: THE GREAT BOOK OF MAGICAL ART, HINDU MAGIC AND EAST INDIAN OCCULTISM AND THE BOOK OF SECRET HINDU, CEREMONIAL, AND TALISMANIC MAGIC Book Details + Condition: The De Laurence Company, Inc (Chicago). Early Edition, 1939. Hardcover with gilt-decorated dark red boards. 635 pages. Profusely illustrated. L.W. de Laurence's famous book of "Magical Art, Hindu Magic and Indian Occultism". The book is divided into several sections, each pertaining to a particular aspect of the magical arts. The first section provides an introduction to the history and principles of Hindu Magic and East Indian Occultism. The second explores the various types of magical practices that are used in these traditions, including spells, incantations, and rituals. The third section delves into the use of talismans and amulets in magical art, providing detailed instructions on how to create and use these powerful objects. The fourth and final section of the book contains a collection of secret Hindu ceremonial magic, including detailed instruction on how to perform various rituals and ceremonies. Chapters include: - The King and the Disciple - The Great Spirit - Natural Magic- Alchemy Magic - Talismanic Magic- Mummial and Magical Attraction- Cabalistical Magic- Mysterious Secrets of the Cabala- The Book of Secrets- Ancient Biographia- The Ethics of Paganism- Spiritualism and Religion- Lessons in Adeptship- The Influence of Astral Colors- Magic and Sorcery- Astral Influence- Philosophy of Disease and Medicine- Medieval Philosophy and Theology- Vampirism- Witchcraft and Black Art- The Mystery of Breath- The Symbol of Jewels- Dreams and Visions- Glossary of Occult Terms - And much more. Interior hinges cracked (not uncommon with these large tomes) but binding remains firm; wear to boards; spine chipped at ends, with areas of covering missing; rubbed corners and edges; toned endpapers; approximately 30 pp (out of 635) with inked underlining (mainly in the beginning of the book). Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! Also check out our other rare and out-of-print antiquarian books at Black Cat Caboodle. SHIPPING & PAYMENTShipping & Handling — covers shipping via USPS to anywhere in the continental U.S. and within eBay's Global Shipping Program.Payment is due within 3 days of end of auction. Black Cat Caboodle THANKS you for looking!
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Chicago
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: L.W. De Laurence
Publisher: The De Laurence Company, Inc
Topic: Occult
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1939