{"product_id":"magic-david-conway-9781938918094","title":"Magic: An Occult Primer: Revised and Updated","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Conway's \u003ci\u003eMagic: An Occult Primer\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic work that helped bring structured magical training to a wide audience when it first appeared in the early 1970s. Clear, thoughtful, and practical in its approach, the book remains one of the most accessible guides for serious students of the Western magical tradition. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with all illustrations redrawn for clarity and practical application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMagic: An Occult Primer\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into two principal sections--\u003cb\u003eMagical Theory\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMagical Practice\u003c\/b\u003e--followed by an extensive set of appendices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eMagical Theory\u003c\/b\u003e, Conway presents a concise exploration of the philosophical foundations of magic. He begins by examining magical practice within the framework of natural law, outlining the principles that underlie magical operations. From there, he introduces the reader to the Kabbalah and broader cosmological concepts that have informed Western esoteric traditions for centuries. The section concludes with an examination of the discipline and daily practices necessary for the magician's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagical Practice\u003c\/b\u003e moves from theory into application. Conway outlines the preparations necessary for magical work, including tables of correspondences that remain useful even for experienced practitioners. He discusses the timing of rituals, the preparation of sacred space, and the ritual implements required for magical operations. The section culminates in master rituals presented through both Kabbalistic and Egyptian approaches. Conway also explores practical magical techniques including astral projection, talismanic magic, and prophecy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book concludes with a substantial set of appendices, offering magical recipes, discussions of occult alphabets, and an extensive \"Occult Who's Who,\" providing valuable reference material for the student of magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Conway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1938918096\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781938918094\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Witches Almanac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"David Conway","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588573966591,"sku":"9781938918094","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2c21fabb-a7db-47cc-bb45-68513ec20f6b.jpg?v=1780175747","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/magic-david-conway-9781938918094","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}