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My Life With the Spirits

The Adventures of a Modern Magician
By Lon Milo DuQuette
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My Life With the Spirits by Lon Milo DuQuette offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of modern-day ceremonial magic. The author shares his personal journey and experiences with mystical practices, weaving humour and wisdom throughout. This memoir combines autobiographical tales with insights into esoteric traditions, providing an engaging read for those interested in the occult.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the mystical and the spiritual, as it offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a modern magician. It combines personal anecdotes with insights into the worlds of occultism and esoteric traditions, making it an engaging read for those curious about the intersection of biography and the mystical arts.

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In My Life with the Spirits Lon Milo DuQuette takes readers into the world of the modern ceremonial magician.

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A rare glimpse into the fascinating, sometimes terrifying, sometimes hilarious world of a modern ceremonial magician.

Hailed by critics as the most entertaining author and one of the most widely respected members of the magick community, Lon Milo DuQuette provides a beacon for aspiring magicians everywhere.

My Life With the Spirits is illustrated and includes an index.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781578631209

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: Weiser Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Lon Milo DuQuette has been involved with occult studies since the late 60s, and has become an acknowledged and widely recognized authority within the world of modern occultism. His previous publications include Magick of Thelema, The Tarot of Ceremonial Magick, Angels, Demons & Gods of the New Millennium, and the humorous, biographical My Life with the Spirits.

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