A Collection of Magical Secrets & A Treatise of Mixed Cabalah
Skinner, Stephen
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Unearth rare late-eighteenth-century charms and Cabalistic secrets from a forgotten French manuscript.
This volume resurrects two distinct magical texts previously bound within a rare French manuscript dated 1796. The first section, 'A Collection of Magical Secrets,' gathers practical charms derived from the works of Peter de Abano and Cornelius Agrippa, ranging from simple love spells to complex rituals for securing familiar spirits or recovering stolen goods. The second part presents a 'Treatise of Mixed Cabalah,' offering the Angelic Art translated from Hebrew sages. By combining these obscure materials with new introductions by Stephen Skinner and David Rankine, the book bridges the gap between scholarly magic and folk cunning, preserving techniques that have long been inaccessible to modern practitioners.
This volume serves as a vital bridge between the scholarly study of Renaissance magic and the practical traditions of folk cunning, preserving techniques that have long been inaccessible to modern practitioners. It resurrects obscure materials from a rare French manuscript dated 1796, blending historical Cabalistic secrets with practical charms derived from earlier authorities.
📝 Description: A Collection of Magical Secrets & A Treatise of Mixed Cabalah
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
This collection is an essential resource for serious students of Western esotericism who seek to understand the practical application of historical magical theories. By resurrecting texts from a forgotten French manuscript, it provides rare access to late-eighteenth-century charms and Cabalistic secrets that are otherwise lost to time. Practitioners interested in the Angelic Art or the works of Agrippa will find immense value in these preserved techniques. The new introductions by Skinner and Rankine make these obscure materials significantly more accessible, allowing readers to explore the nuanced gap between scholarly magic and folk cunning without needing prior deep expertise in Hebrew sages.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Not my usual area but wanted to branch out. Not a light read, but far more accessible than I feared. The print is clean and easy on the eyes for long sessions. Delivery took a bit longer than quoted. Recommended with reservations.
As someone who reads a lot in this field, I can be picky. Plenty of passages worth underlining; my copy is already full of margin notes. The symbolism is layered and generous to patient readers. Good, with the caveats above.
I've read excerpts online before, but having the full text is different. I appreciated how the argument builds steadily from first principles. Five stars from me.
Finally got around to ordering this. Solid binding, decent paper — holds up to heavy use. The print is clean and easy on the eyes for long sessions. Highly recommend to serious students.
My third book from this store and this one might be the best. Challenging in places, but never needlessly obscure. A few pages arrived with light corner wear, though nothing serious. Recommended with reservations.
First purchase from this shop. It connects ideas I'd only seen treated separately elsewhere.
This edition finally does the material justice. It connects ideas I'd only seen treated separately elsewhere. Every rereading turns up something I missed. Would buy from this store again.
While this volume offers a unique window into late-eighteenth-century magical practice, it is not for the casual reader seeking simple entertainment or modern self-help. The dense subject matter, involving complex rituals for familiar spirits and Hebrew-based Cabalistic translations, demands patience and a scholarly disposition. Readers looking for straightforward, easily digestible guides to contemporary witchcraft may find the historical context and technical depth overwhelming. However, for those dedicated to the rigorous study of occult history and the practical revival of forgotten charms, this book is an invaluable, if demanding, addition to the shelf.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you study the evolution of Western esotericism or seek primary sources for late-eighteenth-century folk magic, this text offers invaluable insight. It is essential for collectors of Solomonian literature and those interested in the intersection of Kabbalah and practical charm-crafting.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Historical Grimoires
Angelic Magic
Practical Charms
💬 Quotes from the book
“Bridging the worlds of learned magic and village cunning.”
“Rare and previously unavailable material from the late eighteenth century.”
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Mixed Cabalah
- Familiar Spirits
- Peter de Abano
📔 Questions to reflect on
- How does the fusion of learned Agrippine magic with simple village charms reflect the diverse needs of the eighteenth-century occultist?
- In what ways might the 'Angelic Art' from Hebrew sages differ from the standard Solomonic angelic hierarchies you know?
- Consider the practical applications listed: how do the charms for gambling or love reveal the social anxieties of the era?
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