Ritual Magic in England, 1887 to the Present Day

by Francis X. King

This is a very rare copy of the first paperback edition of Francis Kings Ritual Magic. The book, while showing signs of being read, is itself in great condition. The material is dense and informative. this would be a great read for the initiated and novice alike as Mr. King was a very active English mystic from the 1940's through the 80's.

Genres: Magic, Nonfiction, Magick

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1970

About the author

Francis X. King was an occult writer and editor who wrote about tarot, divination, witchcraft, magic, sex magic, tantra, and holistic medicine. He was a member of the Society of the Inner Light, an offshoot of the Alpha et Omega, which in turn was an offshoot of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.

Reviews

[Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a hardcover version from the library, never saw this paperback cover. I think it was a poor choice, although it was perhaps not the choice of the author. Most ritual magicians are clothed, while witches (more so when the book was written) preferred to be skyclad (nude) during rituals. In the book, only one very short chapter is dedicated to witches in England. Sensationalism sells, I suppose. Regardless, the book is thoughtful, well annotated and well researched. Contains mostly the histories of the Golden Dawn and the OTO. Worth reading, don't judge by the cover.

[Steve]

This is the book that started it all for me.

[Bogus Reilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un livre riche en informations sur les sociétés occultes anglaises de la fin du XIXe aux années 60, mais surtout sur la Golden Dawn et ses ramifications. Très informatif et rempli d'anecdotes, avec une pointe d'humour que j'ai trouvé très anglais. Par contre je ne suis pas sûr d'avoir tout assimilé tellement le sujet est complexe, il me faudra le relire.

[AndrewP · Rating 3 out of 5]

Classified this as non-fiction. In the same category as the Bible :)