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The Greater Key of Solomon is a compilation of Solomonic magic drawn from various manuscripts of the 15th to 17th centuries. The Lesser Key of Solomon includes step- by-step guides for invocation, evocations in the Enochian language as well as definitions and explanations for the ancient terms used in the work. The Testament of Solomon is a pseudoepigraphical work in a first-person narrative, which tells the story of the creation of the magical ring of King Solomon that he used to bind and control various demons.

Aleister Crowley’s The Book of Thoth is the definitive esoteric guide to the Tarot, offering deep insights into the mystical, symbolic, and philosophical foundations of the Thoth Tarot deck. Combining Hermetic Qabalah, astrology, numerology, and Egyptian mythology, this work explores the Tarot not just as a tool for divination, but as a key to spiritual enlightenment and magical practice.

Moonchild is a novel written by the British occultist Aleister Crowley in 1917. Its plot involves a magical war between a group of white magicians, led by Simon Iff, and a group of black magicians, over an unborn child.

Aleister Crowley was born 12 October 1875. He was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. He founded the religion of Thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the Æon of Horus in the early 20th century. A prolific writer, he published widely over the course of his life.

Since its inception in the 19th Century photography has been a trusted source capturing both truth and reality. It cannot lie. Our eyes may deceive us, but the camera cannot. In this volume whilst our classic authors are at the early edge of photography’s development, they use it in ways that are both innovative and atmospheric as very often the camera and the photographer become a central part in many fascinating stories.

When Sir Peter Pendragon, a retired pilot of the Great War, meets the free-spirited Louise, a devotee of the mysterious occultist Basil King Lamus, the two immediately get married and set off across Europe, on a drug-fueled honeymoon of heroin and cocaine. Eventually, in an attempt to break free of their recently acquired habit, the newlyweds find their way to the Abbey of Thelema in Italy, where the adults perform invocations to the sun and the children freely recite passages from the Book of the Law.

Immerse yourself in The Book of Lies, also known as Liber 333, a pivotal text in the Western occult tradition of Thelema. This recording features the original 1913 publication, presenting 91 captivating chapters filled with poetry, aphorisms, rituals, and metaphysical musings, all free from the later commentaries added by Crowley. Those familiar with Aleister Crowley’s writings will appreciate his subversive and playful approach. Beneath its rich layers of symbolism, contradiction, and blasphemy lies a sharp critique of the puritanical social, political, and religious norms of his time. Join...

Explore the intricate dance of deception and truth as suggested by this compelling title. This podcast delves into themes of manipulation, betrayal, and the search for authenticity. Each week, listeners are treated to a different complete audiobook that navigates the complex interplay of honesty and falsehood across various narratives. From timeless classics to hidden gems, these stories span diverse perspectives, time periods, and styles, offering a fresh take on the enduring human experience. Whether you're seeking to satisfy your curiosity, gain insight, or simply escape into another world,...

Aleister Crowley was born October 12, 1875. He was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. He founded the religion of Thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the Æon of Horus in the early 20th century.

The Book of Lies (full title: Which is also Falsely Called BREAKS. The Wanderings or Falsifications of the One Thought of Frater Perdurabo, which Thought is itself Untrue. Liber CCCXXXIII) was written by English occultist and teacher Aleister Crowley (using the pen name of Frater Perdurabo) and first published in 1912. As Crowley describes it: "This book deals with many matters on all planes of the very highest importance. It is an official publication for Babes of the Abyss, but is recommended even to beginners as highly suggestive."

Aleister Crowley was a British occultist, writer, philosopher, and mystic. Crowley was also an influential member in several occult organizations, including the Golden Dawn and Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO). In this rare voice clip from 1920, made on a wax cylinder in London, Crowley reads excerpts from The Gnostic Mass.

Edward Alexander Crowley (1875-1947) was a British writer, poet, magician and follower of the occult who wrote under the name Aleister Crowley. His works scandalised Victorian England with their diabolical and deviantly sexual themes. 'The Drug' is the story of a man who accepts a strange drug from an alchemist and goes on a terrifying psychic trip.

Edward Alexander Crowley (1875-1947) was a British occultist and writer who wrote as Aleister Crowley. His stories and novels shocked Victorian England with their focus on demonic magic and sexual deviance. The Vixen is a traditional werewolf story but with Crowley's typical cruel and savage erotic twist on the classic theme.

Edward Alexander Crowley (1875-1947), who wrote under the name Aleister Crowley, was a British occultist, magician, writer and poet. He shocked Victorian Britain with his stories and novels of diabolical magic and deviant sexuality which pushed far beyond the acceptable boundaries of the day. 'The Violinist' is a terrifyingly erotic and wicked tale of a female violinist whose wild fiddle playing is filled with sexuality and pure evil, with the power to raise demons and commit murder.

"Il Cuore del Maestro" è un poema iniziatico pubblicato da Crowley nel 1937, anche se la maggior parte del testo venne scritta dal Maestro in Tunisia sulla collina sacra di Sidi Bou Said nel 1924, subito dopo gli anni trascorsi a Cefalù nella celebre Abbazia di Thelema. Testo dalle fortissime valenze iniziatiche, "Il Cuore del Maestro" annuncia l'arrivo della Bestia, che giunge sulla terra con il duplice ruolo di Insegnante del Mondo e di Profeta del Nuovo Eone di Horus.

Nel 1904, durante una vacanza a El Cairo, Aleister Crowley è protagonista di un evento mistico fuori dal normale. Edit Rose, la moglie del Maestro, all'improvviso è posseduta da un'entità superiore. Seguendo in maniera precisa le indicazioni della moglie, attraverso cui parlava questa misteriosa entità, Crowley riesce ad invocare la divinità egizia Horus. Durante il colloquio con il dio Crowley viene a conoscenza dell'inizio di un nuovo eone magico e riceve direttamente dal dio l'incarico di essere il suo Profeta in Terra.

Aleister Crowley was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. Crowley declared his followers should "Do what thou wilt" and seek to align themselves with their True Will through the practice of magick. Herein is a treasury of his long-lost writings.

Aleister Crowley was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. He founded the religion of Thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity. In 1898, he joined the esoteric Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, where he was trained in ceremonial magic. Crowley declared his followers should "do what thou wilt" and seek to align themselves with their true will through the practice of magic.

A train seems a very reliable mode to bring out the best in authors and sometimes the worst in their fictional characters. In this volume our narratives are usually set inside the carriage compartment where they are really up close and personal with each other. All our authors need to do is to light the touchpaper and stand well back.

Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works came to dominate his output.