INTRODUCTION TO MAGIC by Julius Evola and the UR Group
Rituals and Practical Techniques for the Magus
$22.95
In 1927 Julius Evola and other leading Italian esotericists formed the mysterious UR Group. Their goal: to bring their individual Selves into such a state of superhuman power and awareness that they would be able to act "magically" on the world. Their methods: the practice of ancient Tantric and Buddhist rituals and the study of rare Hermetic texts.
Introduction to Magic, appearing for the first time in English, includes breathing and visualization exercises and instructions for evoking awareness of the "subtle body"; intoning words of power; utilizing images, symbols, and magical fragrances; interacting with entities; and creating a "magical chain." Among the texts translated are the Tibetan teachings of the Diamond-Thunderbolt Path, the "Grand Papyrus of Paris" of the Mithraic mystery cult, rare alchemical treatises, and the writings of literary occultist Gustav Meyrink. Anyone who has exhausted the possibilities of the mundane world and is ready to take the steps necessary to purify the soul in the light of knowledge and the fire of dedication will find a number of expert mentors here.
Julius Evola was one of the foremost authorities on the world's esoteric traditions. His other works available in English include The Hermetic Tradition, The Yoga of Power, Revolt Against the Modern World, Eros and the Mysteries of Love, The Doctrine of Awakening, The Mystery of the Grail, Meditations on the Peaks, and Men Among the Ruins.