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Who is Abramelin? Was he a prophet, a magician, or something? – Quora

“Abramelin” was a Jewish magician, living in 14th century Egypt, who conferred the “Sacred Magic” on one “Abraham the Jew” who came from Worms in present day Germany. Abraham the Jew then wrote up the account of his journey as … Continue reading →

Conjuring Demons for Pleasure & Profit – continued…

Well, today I’ve received my author-copies of my new book, Conjuring Demons for Pleasure and Profit: an Abramelin Memoir. If you would like a signed copy, or you cannot get it via Amazon or your preferred bookstore, message me via … Continue reading →

What Is The Book Of Abramelin The Mage From Interview With The Vampire?

Here at Castle Sumner, no sooner have I come out with a book (nb: PLUG) in which I, ahem, dissect references to Abramelin in A Dark Song, than I find another reference to it in pop-culture, namely the newest adaptation … Continue reading →

Out now – CONJURING DEMONS FOR PLEASURE AND PROFIT: An Abramelin Memoir, by Alex Sumner

Announcing the new book by Alex Sumner: Conjuring Demons for Pleasure and Profit: An Abramelin Memoir is published by Thoth Publications and is available worldwide from Amazon and all good bookstores. To quote from the back cover: “DURING THE YEAR … Continue reading →

Coming Soon – CONJURING DEMONS FOR PLEASURE AND PROFIT: An Abramelin Memoir, by Alex Sumner

Please subscribe for updates – thanks! Your wait is almost over: my newest book is at the printers and speeding post haste to an Occult bookshop near you! Conjuring Demons for Pleasure and Profit: An Abramelin Memoir is published by … Continue reading →

Alex Sumner: Prime Minister

Originally posted on Sol Ascendans - The Website of Alex Sumner:
Boris Johnson News today that the UK has gained a vacancy for a new head of Government. Given that this my nation’s hour of need, I, Alex Sumner, have…

Alex weighs in on the Liz Truss Debacle

The United Kingdom is currently going through a great national crisis, and that can mean only one thing: it’s time for Alex Sumner to exercise his Astrology chops once again! Specifically: what do the stars have to say about Liz … Continue reading →

Why I left UGLE

In April 2021, RW Bro Dr David Staples, the then-Grand Secretary and Chief Executive of the United Grand Lodge of England, appeared on Sky News to talk about UGLE’s first ever public report. At the tail-end of the interview, the … Continue reading →

The Light Extended: A Journal of the Golden Dawn (Volume 4) – featuring Alex Sumner

This ritual horrified the noted Golden Dawn historian R A Gilbert who, according to anecdotal evidence, condemned it as being “ disturbing in character.” It involves the evocation and binding of evil spirits (“ Creatures of the Flashing Fire, And Rushing Air… … Continue reading →

White People Do Have Ancestors!

In response to a recent controversy on Twitter: White people do have “Ancestors,” and what’s more: the concept of “Ancestral Worship” amongst White People was alive and well as recently as the late twentieth century! If you analyse “Ancestor Worship” … Continue reading →