Magic, White and Black - The Science on Finite and Infinite Life - Containing Practical Hints for Students of Occultism

by Franz Hartmann

An exploration of the basis of magic, focusing on its scientific and natural sources as well as its lack of supernatural relation.

This classic guide to magic and occultism was first published in 1886. It was written by Franz Hartmann, a German theosophist, astrologer, doctor, and geomancer. Hartmann presents his treatise on magic, proposing that it is part of nature and is responsible for the growth of a seed into a tree or a child into a man. He explains magic through scientific evidence and denies any supernatural explanation for the occult.

The contents of this volume

- Description of The Frontispiece - The Real and the Unreal - Form - Life - Harmony - Illusion - Consciousness - Death - Transformations - Creation - Light

Genres: Magick, Spirituality, Magic, Occult

296 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1886

About the author

Franz Hartmann was a German medical doctor, theosophist, occultist, geomancer, astrologer, and author.

Reviews

[JessIca]

Humbled

[Jesse]

just jumping into the occult and this has been the clearest explanation so far. I appreciate most positions come from nature itself and really can't be argued, but I do wish the more extreme arguments had at least some anecdotal evidence behind them. The furthest given is "there have been cases of..." but no step-by-step leading to any sort of explanation. It's another leaping point for faith. It's also very spooky, giving specific details of how to at least try and have influence metaphysically, although at each explanation it includes why you wouldn't want to try such 'magic.' I don't know, weird realm, weird book, very mind and soul expanding.

[David]

Part of the Richard Rose reading list. As incomprehensible as expected.

[Fragiskos Kritikos]

Εξαιρετικός συνδυασμός φιλοσοφίας και μεταφυσικής.

[Diana Thoresen]

A perfect classic for any Seeker...

[CA Ram Melam]

An amazing book on spirituality, and mystical journey of human life. I really like reading this book once more

[Erato Lilith]

Perfecto libro para iniciar estudios en el esoterismo práctico. Un lenguaje cuidadosamente claro y super vigente. El mejor prefacio e introducción para cualquier interesado en las ciencias ocultas.

[Amira Eissa]

Meh :/

[Nirmal]

The book was published in 1904 not 1961. The content is a mix of Eastern and Western religion on the way a man should live by realizing and practicing good. The words flow from the author continuously so you can start reading from any section without loosing the meaning.

[Eonkenshi]

In short, if you are interested in any kind of magic, read it. Blew my mind away!

[Kinga Fasil]

Pleaase i want to this particular book

[Valentino]

Read

This is simply a must read book. It will be a reference for years to come. Take the time a properly read this book. Of great value to any seeking ways to obtain and realize the truth.