About the author
Donald Michael Kraig (March 28, 1951 – March 17, 2014) was an American occult writer and practitioner of ceremonial magic. Kraig published six books, including his 1988 introduction to ceremonial magic, Modern Magick. He was also an editor for Fate Magazine and for his main publisher Llewellyn Worldwide. == Early life == Kraig graduated from UCLA with a degree in philosophy and studied public speaking and music at other colleges and universities. He was initiated into Aridian Witchcraft by author Raven Grimassi, and into American Traditionalist Witchcraft by Scott Cunningham. == Career == After a decade of personal study and practice of the occult, he taught courses in Southern California and at Neo-Pagan festivals and events on topics including Kabbalah, Tarot, Magick, the Lovecraft Mythos, Psychic Development and Tantra, and was an initiated Tantric who ran a lodge of AMOOKOS, an east-west tantric occult group. Kraig was a member of several spiritual and magical groups. He was a professional musician, as an organist, synthesist, keyboard player, theremin player, and singer.
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💬 What our editors say about Donald Michael Kraig's books
“Kraig’s text stands as the gold standard for those desiring a disciplined path in ceremonial magick. Its strength lies in its structured curriculum that safely bridges historical tradition with modern applicability, prioritizing…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons in the High Magickal Arts (Revised, Expanded)
“Kraig delivers a robust, illustrated guide that successfully revitalizes Western sex magick by stripping away Eastern influences. The analysis of Crowley’s IX˚ Emblems and the exploration of lesser-known female anatomical points…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Modern Sex Magick: Secrets of Erotic Spirituality
“This volume excels as a scholarly reference, offering over 500 entries that clarify the distinction between historical reality and magical fantasy. Its strength lies in its authoritative tone and comprehensive coverage of Western…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy
📋 Editions by Donald Michael Kraig in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons in the High Magickal Arts (Revised | — | Llewellyn Publications | 528 | 9780738715780 |
| Modern Sex Magick: Secrets of Erotic Spirituality | — | Llewellyn Publications | 400 | 9781567183948 |
| The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy | 2006 | Facts on File | 370 | 9780816060481 |
| Modern Tantra: Living One of the World's Oldest, Continuously Pr | 2015 | Llewellyn Publications | 408 | 9780738740164 |
