{"product_id":"techniques-of-solomonic-magic-hardcover","title":"Techniques of Solomonic Magic - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Skinner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most detailed analysis of the techniques of Solomonic magic from the seventh to the nineteenth century ever published. This volume explores the methods of Solomonic magic in Alexandria, tracing how the tradition passed through Byzantium (the \u003cem\u003eHygromanteia\u003c\/em\u003e) to the Latin \u003cem\u003eClavicula Salomonis\u003c\/em\u003e and its English incarnation as the \u003cem\u003eKey of Solomon\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover specific magical techniques such as the invocation of the gods, the binding of demons, the use of the four demon Kings, and the construction of the circle and lamen. The use of amulets, talismans, and phylacteries is outlined along with their methods of construction. Also included are explanations of the structures and steps of Solomonic evocation, the facing directions, practical considerations, the use of thwarting angels, achieving invisibility, sacrifice, love magic, treasure finding and the binding, imprisoning, and licensing of spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen Skinner began his career as a Geography lecturer and magazine publisher, but his long term interests have always been Western magic and feng shui.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970s he was the driving force behind Askin Publishers, producing a number of classic magical works by Cornelius Agrippa, Paracelsus, Austin Osman Spare, Aleister Crowley, and others. During the 1970s he co-wrote many books with Francis King, including the still popular \u003cem\u003eTechniques of High Magic\u003c\/em\u003e. Also with Francis King he wrote \u003cem\u003eNostradamus.\u003c\/em\u003e His interest in prophecy stimulated by this book, he went on to write the best selling \u003cem\u003eMillennium Prophecies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStephen is credited with bringing the art of Feng Shui to the West, and in 1976 he wrote the \u003cem\u003eLiving Earth Manual of Feng Shui\u003c\/em\u003e, which was the first English book on feng shui in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStephen has written more than 35 books, which have been published worldwide in 28 different languages. These books have had introductions by such diverse people as Colin Wilson, HRH Charles Prince of Wales, and Jimmy Choo, shoe designer to the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStephen lives in Singapore. Stephen is the first Westerner to be awarded the title of Grand Master of Feng Shui by the International Feng Shui Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 378\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.96 x 10.18 x 6.97 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 08, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757172916512,"sku":"9780738748061","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5227b7d81ee39e06fd57c3e127a270d6.webp?v=1780095718","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/techniques-of-solomonic-magic-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}