Carl Abrahamsson

An unconventional memoir of a man immersed in magic and the occult Explores the author’s extensive connections with infamous occultists and organizations, including Genesis P-Orridge and Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth, Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan, and the Ordo Templi Orientis. Details the underlying occult impulses and magical experiences guiding the author’s artistic journey, his experiences in psychedelic...

An intimate exploration of the life, philosophy, and lasting occult influence of Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan Includes never-before-published material from LaVey, including transcripts from his never-released “Hail Satan!” video. Shares in-depth interviews with intimate friends and collaborators, including LaVey’s partner Blanche Barton, his son Xerxes LaVey, and current heads of the Church of Satan, Peter...

Source Magic by Carl Abrahamsson offers an exploration of how magic can be found within all human activities. Abrahamsson provides a “magical-anthropological” tour from ancient Norse shamanism to the modern magick of occultists like Genesis P-Orridge. He delves into how human beings are naturally attracted to magic and how this attraction can be corrupted by both religious organisations and occult...