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Sex Magicians : The Lives and Spiritual Practices of Paschal Beverly Randolph, Aleister Crowley, Jack Parsons, Marjorie Cameron, Anton Lavey, and Others by Michael William West (2021, Trade Paperback)
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Sex Magicians : The Lives and Spiritual Practices of Paschal Beverly Randolph, Aleister Crowley, Jack Parsons, Marjorie Cameron, Anton LaVey, and Others, Paperback by West, Michael William; Haddix, Hannah (FRW), ISBN 1644111632, ISBN-13 9781644111635, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "An in-depth look at the lives and occult practices of 12 influential practitioners of sex magic from the 19th century to the present day"--
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PublisherInner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-101644111632
ISBN-139781644111635
eBay Product ID (ePID)6050408323
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Book TitleSex Magicians : The Lives and Spiritual Practices of Paschal Beverly Randolph, Aleister Crowley, Jack Parsons, Marjorie Cameron, Anton Lavey, and Others
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSacred Sexuality, General, Magick Studies, Occultism
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Psychology
AuthorMichael William West
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight14.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-030752
Dewey Edition23
Reviews Sex Magicians is a very useable overview and an enticing introduction to the world of psychosexual theory and practice. De nitely a must-read for anyone interested in the mystery of mysteries: how primordial biological energy can be put to great and re ned creative use.
Dewey Decimal133.430922
Table Of ContentForeword by Hannah Haddix INTRODUCTION Free Thinkers, Visionaries, and the Origins of Western Sex Magic 1 Paschal Beverly Randolph (1825-1875) 2 Ida Craddock (1857-1902) 3 Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) 4 Maria de Naglowska (1883-1936) 5 Austin Osman Spare (1886-1956) 6 Julius Evola (1898-1974) 7 Franz Bardon (1909-1958) 8 Jack Parsons (1914-1952) 9 William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) 10 Marjorie Cameron (1922-1995) 11 Anton Szandor LaVey (1930-1997) 12 Genesis P-Orridge (1950-2020) CONCLUSION Following the Open Path Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisAn in-depth look at the lives and occult practices of 12 influential practitioners of sex magic from the 19th century to the present day, An in-depth look at the lives and occult practices of 12 influential practitioners of sex magic from the 19th century to the present day - Explores the background and sexual magical beliefs of Paschal Beverly Randolph, Ida Craddock, Aleister Crowley, Maria de Naglowska, Austin Osman Spare, Julius Evola, Franz Bardon, Jack Parsons, William S. Burroughs, Marjorie Cameron, Anton LaVey, and Genesis P-Orridge - Details the life of each sex magician, how they came to uncover their occult practice, and, most importantly, how the practice of sex magic affected their lives Offering a fascinating introduction to the occult practice of sex magic in the Western esoteric tradition, Michael William West explores its history from its reintroduction in the early 19th century via Paschal Beverly Randolph to the practices, influence, and figureheads of the 20th and 21st century such as Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, and Genesis P-Orridge, founder of Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth. Focusing on 12 influential sex magicians, some well-known and some who have remained in obscurity, West details the life of each sex magician and how the practice of sex magic affected their lives. He explains how most of the figures presented in the book used sex magic as a means rather than an end, utilizing their practice to enhance and enrich their life's work, whether in the arts, sciences, or as a spiritual leader. He examines what is known about Paschal Beverly Randolph, the founding father of modern sex magic, explores the tragic and mystical life of Ida Craddock, and discusses, in depth, iconic figures like Aleister Crowley and Austin Osman Spare, who saw sex magic as a source of artistic power and is now seen as a prophet of the chaos magick movement. Other sex magicians explored deployed magic to drive themselves to the highest echelons of achievement: in literature, William S. Burroughs; in music, Genesis P-Orridge; and in science, Jack Parsons, who openly used magic while making unconventional breakthroughs in rocket science. The author also examines Maria de Naglowska, Julius Evola, Franz Bardon, Marjorie Cameron, and Anton Szandor LaVey. While these sex magicians each followed a different spiritual path and had varying degrees of notoriety and infamy, one common thread emerges from looking at their interesting lives: utilizing magic to know thyself and change your reality is a journey that requires imagination, creativity, and self-awareness to the quest for enlightenment., An in-depth look at the lives and occult practices of 12 influential practitioners of sex magic from the 19th century to the present day * Explores the background and sexual magical beliefs of Paschal Beverly Randolph, Ida Craddock, Aleister Crowley, Maria de Naglowska, Austin Osman Spare, Julius Evola, Franz Bardon, Jack Parsons, William S. Burroughs, Marjorie Cameron, Anton LaVey, and Genesis P-Orridge * Details the life of each sex magician, how they came to uncover their occult practice, and, most importantly, how the practice of sex magic affected their lives Offering a fascinating introduction to the occult practice of sex magic in the Western esoteric tradition, Michael William West explores its history from its reintroduction in the early 19th century via Paschal Beverly Randolph to the practices, influence, and figureheads of the 20th and 21st century such as Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, and Genesis P-Orridge, founder of Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth. Focusing on 12 influential sex magicians, some well-known and some who have remained in obscurity, West details the life of each sex magician and how the practice of sex magic affected their lives. He explains how most of the figures presented in the book used sex magic as a means rather than an end, utilizing their practice to enhance and enrich their life's work, whether in the arts, sciences, or as a spiritual leader. He examines what is known about Paschal Beverly Randolph, the founding father of modern sex magic, explores the tragic and mystical life of Ida Craddock, and discusses, in depth, iconic figures like Aleister Crowley and Austin Osman Spare, who saw sex magic as a source of artistic power and is now seen as a prophet of the chaos magick movement. Other sex magicians explored deployed magic to drive themselves to the highest echelons of achievement: in literature, William S. Burroughs; in music, Genesis P-Orridge; and in science, Jack Parsons, who openly used magic while making unconventional breakthroughs in rocket science. The author also examines Maria de Naglowska, Julius Evola, Franz Bardon, Marjorie Cameron, and Anton Szandor LaVey. While these sex magicians each followed a different spiritual path and had varying degrees of notoriety and infamy, one common thread emerges from looking at their interesting lives: utilizing magic to know thyself and change your reality is a journey that requires imagination, creativity, and self-awareness to the quest for enlightenment.
LC Classification NumberBF1597.W46 2021
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