About the author
Mitch Horowitz is a historian of alternative spirituality and the author of Occult America: White House Seances, Ouija Circles, Masons, and the Secret Mystic History of Our Nation (2010), which traces the influence of Spiritualism, Freemasonry, and figures such as Madame Blavatsky and Edgar Cayce on American culture and politics. His other books, including The Miracle Club: How Thoughts Become Reality, Uncertain Places: Essays on Occult and Outsider Experiences (2022), Practical Magick: Ancient Tradition and Modern Practice (2025), and Esoterika: Formulas Against the False Self (2026), continue his examination of esotericism, New Thought, and positive-thinking traditions as subjects of serious historical and cultural inquiry. Horowitz writes as both scholar and advocate, arguing for the intellectual seriousness of ideas often dismissed as fringe. His work is aimed at readers interested in the documented history of American occultism and metaphysical religion rather than in step-by-step practice guides.
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“This volume offers a scholarly yet accessible entry point into the broader currents of Western esotericism, particularly regarding secret societies and Gnostic thought. Horowitz effectively demystifies complex themes, making them…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Uncertain Places: Essays on Occult and Outsider Experiences
“Mitch Horowitz delivers a masterful exploration that successfully connects ancient esoteric traditions with contemporary relevance. The text is notably accessible, demystifying complex concepts for newcomers while respecting…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Practical Magick: Ancient Tradition and Modern Practice
“The Alchemy of the Broken Blade offers a compelling, practical pathway for inner transformation, grounded in the arduous journey of Damien Echols. It succeeds by championing a disciplined approach involving ritual and focused…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Alchemy of the Broken Blade: Forging Inner Transformation from the Fire of Experience