Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual
Occult Ritual Magic Hermeticism Tarot Studies Western Esotericism Witchcraft Philosophy
Eliphas Lévi’s 19th-century master-work “Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual” is the cornerstone text that shaped modern occultism, Wicca, and ritual magic. This sturdy 1995 vintage paperback from Merchant Book Company Limited presents the complete, unabridged 522-page treatise in crisp English, augmented with the original mystical diagrams and symbols that make the illustrated edition so collectible. Measuring 216 mm and weighing just under a pound, it slips easily into a backpack yet feels solid in the hand—perfect for serious study circles or solitary candle-lit tables.
Inside, Lévi decodes the tarot, the pentagram, the astral light, and the hidden laws that link willpower to manifestation. Readers discover step-by-step rituals, philosophical essays on good and evil, and practical advice on constructing magical instruments—knowledge that later inspired the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Aleister Crowley, and contemporary witchcraft traditions. The lucid translation keeps the French mage’s lyrical prose intact, while the extensive cross-references and footnotes turn the book into a self-taught curriculum for young adults and adults alike.
This particular copy is in very-good condition: pages are bright, unmarked, and free of dog-ears; no smoke or musty odors; binding tight enough for repeated nightly readings. Because vintage illustrated printings are increasingly scarce, owning a clean, un-personalized specimen ensures both reading pleasure and long-term shelf appeal. For seekers, scholars, or collectors wanting the original blueprint of Western occult practice without paying premium antiquarian prices, this edition offers an accessible gateway to authentic transcendental magic.
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