Fifteenth-century document provides instructions -- for the period's professional magicians and sorcerers -- for evoking good and evil spirits, divining rare metals and treasures, warding off evil magic, healing illnesses, rendering oneself invisible, reading minds, working black magic, and more. An entertaining medieval course in legerdemain -- one of the most important books in the history of occultism.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
The Key of Solomon the King by S. L. MacGregor Mathers, S. L. MacGregor Mathers How to make a magic carpet, become invisible, and find love are among the procedures detailed in this famous book of prayers and instructions on trafficking with the spirit world.
Demonolatry: An Account of the Historical Practice of Witchcraft by Nicolas Remy, Montague Summers, E. A. Ashwin This extremely influential 1595 study was frequently cited at witchcraft trials. In addition to lurid details of satanic pacts and sexual perversity, it presents the particulars of numerous court cases.
Witchcraft, Magic and Alchemy by Emile Grillot de Givry Historical tour of the occult offers a captivating exploration of sorcery and ceremonial magic. Its 375 rare black-and-white illustrations depict possession and exorcism, curses, Kabbalah, tarot, witches' sabbath, alchemy, more.
The Kabbalah Unveiled by S. L. MacGregor Mathers Written by a noted occultist, this essential guide to the ancient Jewish doctrine of esoteric knowledge focuses on the actual sacred texts to offer an objective, reliable interpretation.
Agrippa's Occult Philosophy : Natural Magic by Cornelius Agrippa In serious, educated, and accessible terms, this classic combines classical Neoplatonic and Hermetic philosophy with elements of Jewish Kabbalah and Christianity to form a systematic exposition of occult knowledge. 11 illustrations.
Magic: A History of Its Rites, Rituals, and Mysteries by Éliphas Lévi, A. E. Waite A great literary work as well as a classic of occultism, this 1860 survey chronicles the practice of magic through the ages. Intriguing topics include hypnotism, astrology, and the Illuminati.
The Evil Eye: The Classic Account of an Ancient Superstition by Frederick Thomas Elworthy Classic text describes many afflictions said to result from being "stared at"—as observed from the days of the ancient Egyptians up to the late 19th century. Descriptions of gestures, charms, incantations and other protective acts used to ward off power of the "evil eye." 199 illus.
