Product Description

This text describes the practice, theory, and underlying rationale of black magic in all its branches - the summoning and control of evil spirits, necromancy, psychic attack, devil worship, witchcraft, evil charms and spells - as well as other branches of occult theory.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #394948 in Books
• Published on: 1996-04-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 373 pages

Customer Reviews

More fun than you should be allowed to have
This is one of the best-written, most lucid accounts of black magic that I've read, and believe me, I've read a lot of them. I don't care if Cavendish believes a word of it, his review of what's what is fun.

Usually, the sceptics are too busy de-bunking, and the believers too busy being credulous, so the whole subject ends up being tedious. Unless, of course, you are determined to try some magic yourself, in which case, you will need all the credulity you can muster. Cavendish treats it all with a light hand, and gives a nice overview of the subject.

Have fun. Read this before you plunge into the study of the occult - it'll save you a lot of floundering around.

Do you expect me to talk? No Mr Bond, I expect you to die.
I think alot of people get this wrong. This isn't a recipe book to summon demons, or your typically pro-occult book. It tells the story more of the fusing together of various belief systems, to create the occult beliefs of the middle ages. I for one am pleased that there is a book that neither denounces nor condones these belief or practices but lets you decide for yourself. Cavendish style is easy to read, and his explainations are clear. A must for those wishing to explore to history of all things occult, without any annoying bias.

Interesting....but beware all you witches!
This book covers a wide range of subjects within the area of the occult, from Astrology and Numerology right through to the Black Mass! However, if you are a witch - then I advise to avoid this book as you WILL be offended - Cavendish refers to all witches as evil, states that they worship the devil and that they say the Lord's Prayer backwards at their Sabbats and have to have sex with a devil (or a goat!) at their initiation! I am not sure why he thinks that witches worship the devil as the devil is a Christian concept....but there you are! A good base for future study - but take with a pinch of salt.