"The History of Magic" by Éliphas Lévi is a journey into the past, revealing the evolution of magical practices from ancient times to more recent understandings. The book investigates the roots of magic, its growth, and the important people who shaped it. It looks at magic not just as strange happenings, but as something connected to older knowledge and human societies; the focus is on showing how magic is different from simple tricks or superstitions. The author begins by clarifying what real magic is, setting it apart from common misunderstandings. Magic is portrayed as a real science linked to nature and the rules that govern it. Readers are invited to think deeply about magic, its role in culture, and its historical importance, suggesting that magic is a deep, complex subject worthy of study.
The history of magic : $b including a clear and precise exposition of its procedure, its rites and its mysteries
By Éliphas Lévi
Unlock the hidden world of ancient wisdom and mystical rites as magic's true history is brought to light, separating fact from illusion.
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About the AuthorÉliphas Lévi Zahed, born Alphonse Louis Constant, was a French esotericist, poet, and writer. Initially pursuing an ecclesiastical career in the Catholic Church, he abandoned the priesthood in his mid-twenties and became a ceremonial magician. At the age of 40, he began professing knowledge of the occult. He wrote over 20 books on magic, Kabbalah, alchemical studies, and occultism.
Éliphas Lévi Zahed, born Alphonse Louis Constant, was a French esotericist, poet, and writer. Initially pursuing an ecclesiastical career in the Catholic Church, he abandoned the priesthood in his mid-twenties and became a ceremonial magician. At the age of 40, he began professing knowledge of the occult. He wrote over 20 books on magic, Kabbalah, alchemical studies, and occultism.
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