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SET YOUR GOALS HIGH...THEN EXCEED THEM!
Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big. Dr. David J. Schwartz, long regarded as one of the foremost experts on motivation, will help you sell better, manage better, earn more money, and -- most important of all -- find greater happiness and peace of mind.
The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and your community. He proves that you don't need to be an intellectual or have innate talent to attain great success and satisfaction -- but you do need to learn and understand the habit of thinking and behaving in ways that will get you there. This book gives you those secrets!
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Believe you can succeed and you will
- Cure yourself of the fear of failure
- Think and dream creatively
- You are what you think you are
- Make your attitudes your allies
- Learn how to think positively
- Turn defeat into victory
- Use goals to help you grow
- Think like a leader
Customer Reviews:
Upbeat ode to confidence and a positive attitude.......2007-10-09
David J. Schwartz wrote this book nearly 50 years ago, but its principles are as fresh as the latest positive thinking seminar. Attitude, says the author, determines whether people embrace opportunities in life, and how they handle difficulties and challenges. He teaches that professional and personal success is rooted in self-confidence, conviction and optimism. Schwartz's advice and recommendations hold up, though you may wonder what planet you're on when he refers to $65 weekly salaries and $1,200 down payments on homes. Life obviously has changed dramatically in the past half-century and, considering the vast number of self-help books on the market, Schwartz's ideas hardly seem revolutionary, though they may have been at the time. We believe this classic retains its valuable foundation: A basic, useable approach to pursuing a happy, purposeful life.
Think BIG is BIG.......2007-09-20
Highly reccommended! Not just for the aspiring business person..this book is for everyone. This is the secret before there was "The Secret". A must read, insightful for everyone who wants to have a better life.
Great Stuff/ Timeless Priciples.......2007-09-06
This is an all time classic. But if you buy this book you better not be looking for a contemporary book on cutting edge material. This is a classic like "How to Win Friends and Influence People", with solid moral and ethical principles of business and how to live your life.
I would say that this is a must read, except for the fact that you have to get past some pretty dated anecdotes and the fact that the writer does not reference who these anecdotes are about. I can't imagine a contemporary writer getting away with what was polite and respectful writing in 1959 & 1965 when Schwartz uses anonymous examples to make his point. If a writer does that today they would seem to be writing fiction.
I may have offended some and I apologize. This is a great book and I don't mean to take away from the very sound principles in it. My only warning is that it was originally written in 1959 and that doesn't make it any less than excellent.
Great book.......2007-09-06
A must read book for everyone. There are so many things a person can learn from this book.
Being proactive.......2007-08-20
If you think you can, you're right; if you think you can't, you're right also. 'Magic' is a great addition to any self-help library - David Schwartz offers concise and well illustrated advice on improving your every day life. Varying from discussions on positive thinking, to dressing smart, using goals, and overcoming the fear of failure, there is something for everyone in this book. Highly recommended.
Book Description
Parenting little ones can be exhausting...until you discover Love and Logic. Take the exhaustion out and put the fun into parenting your little one.
If you want help with:
* Potty training
* Temper tantrums
* Bedtime
* Whining
* Time-out
* Hassle-free mornings
* and many other everyday challenges
Then this book is for you!
This book is the tool parents of little ones have been waiting for. America's Parenting Experts® Jim Fay and Charles Fay, Ph.D., help you start your child off on the right foot. The tools in Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood will give you the building blocks you need to create children who grow up to be responsible, successful teens and adults. And as a bonus you will enjoy every stage of your child's life and look forward to sharing a lifetime of joy with them.
Customer Reviews:
The ONLY way to raise great kids..........2007-09-27
I am a school psychologist, a parent, and a vocal advocate of the Love and Logic methods. This book has helped me personally and professionally, and is based on the idea that kids deserve love, respect, and oppportunities to learn from their mistakes. I recommend this book to teachers, parents, and anyone who works with kids. Enjoy!
A great read with tons of great advice.......2007-09-26
I love this book because I have been at a loss with what to do with my three year old. Timeouts don't work, yelling and getting angry doesn't work either. This book offers a fun to read philosophy with a plethora of stories to exemplify the techniques. I am not sure what the previous poster back in December of 2002 was talking about, this book is worth the purchase price and then some!
Uncommon, Common Sense.......2007-09-13
An excellent model in which to rely upon to raise your children. It takes reading it over and over again to fully grasp and then implement.
A life saver.......2007-08-26
With four boys driving me crazy every day (my oldest just turned 8 and my youngest is 2), this book has taught me great ways to deal with every day occurances. It is an easy read and has wonderful examples to help you see how to use their theories. It really does work, what they say to do in the book. I've read a lot of parenting books and this one has been the best by far. It is easy to read books on parenting, it's actually being able to do the things you read about that is hard. This book makes it easy to put into practice what you have read. It really has made my home a happier place to be.
Amazing book! Every parent should have it........2007-08-24
I can't stress enough how valuable this book is. I have two young children (under 4) and this was the single best parenting book I've read (and I've read a ton).
Book Description
Penn & Teller impart their priceless secrets for conning, scamming, and fooling your closest personal friends. And even they're suprised how many copies of this we've sold: 120,000 to-date.
Customer Reviews:
Average.......2006-03-17
I picked up this book since I'm a fan of magic and especially Penn and Teller, but was rather disappointed with this book.
The book seems big because the book itself is meant to be a trick for your friends. You can leave it laying out on the coffee table without worrying about someone picking it up and learning all your secrets. That is, unless they read the whole thing. Parts of the book are printed just to fool your friends and some tricks don't work unless you know the secrets.
Many of the tricks mentioned you won't be able to do yourself and are more of Penn and Teller revealing the secret behind cutting a snake or making cockroaches appear. There are very few tricks that you yourself will be able to make use of. Included with the book (or should be) are several aids used in some of the tricks, making the book feel more like a child's toy. One item that is quite useful is a book made specifically for the trick of mind reading, or making it appear that you can read minds. Although, it only works if you can casually leave the book on a table and casually say, "Let's use this one."
In all, I found the book to not really live up to the standards of Penn and Teller and only found two or three tricks that might have actually worked on friends. If you're looking for a book full of tricks to really decieve your friends, keep looking.
HEY PENN AND TELLER FANS!.......2005-03-22
I bought this book new, and I did get all the extra stuff that came with the book. Trust me, the book itself is all ya need. other than that, the exrta book doesnt have anything really important in it. if anything at all. The book is the most important thing. All you need is just a pair of red and blue 3d glasses for the rest of the stuff in the book if you read the first couple pages you will understand. It is a strange book due to the fact that the majority of the book is just to fool your friends. It doesn have great stories and some good tricks though. out of all 3 books, this is my least favorite but still one of my top 3 all time favs because of the authors.
If you buy, make sure it comes with ALL accessories!.......2003-03-10
Please take note that this book originally came with a packet of trick accessories and another, smaller book. If you buy this book used and all you get is the main book, then many of the tricks in the book will be useless to you. Such is the case that happened with me.
Penn and Teller are great writers (and showmen, of course) and you will thoroughly enjoy their stories, but there's just something missing when you are not able to perform all the tricks they mention because you don't have all the original materials. The mind-reading trick sounds so wonderful, but without the extra book you can't perform it, for example.
Another impossible trick is the very first one where they tell you to call a phone number. I called it and was directed to the voicemail of someone within Random House (not the publishers of this book, btw). Being that the book came out in 1989 it looks like Penn and Teller have long given up that particular number.
Maybe in a dusty old bookstore, sometime in the future, I might be lucky enough to stumble across this complete package, but until then, if ever, I can only wonder at what might have been.
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"Humiliate people you claim to respect." - Penn Jillette.......2002-11-13
This was Penn & Teller's first book, and they made the actual book a prank in itself. Now, I won't give anything away, but the book is designed to drive anybody who reads it "the wrong way" batty. Plus, there are stories about how they did a lot of their tricks, including the infamous "cockroach trick" that made David Letterman leave his show. Plus lots of other mean stuff to pull on unsuspecting people.
Oh, and there's also the full text of the screenplay for "Penn & Teller Get Killed." Here's hoping you have good eyes.
Funny and Annoying.......2001-04-08
I'm not that familiar with Penn & Teller. If not for my younger sister, I probably wouldn't even know who they are. I picked up a used copy of this book because I thought it would be funny. I enjoyed the descriptions of the cockroach trick, the 3 of clubs eyeballs trick, and the cutting the snake in half trick. The pictures were delightful. The cruel tricks reminded me of some I used to read about in "Children's Digest" when I was a kid. (If you, too, have friends who are too smart for them, you can still amuse yourself by imagining stupid persons you loathe falling for them.) I think I like the personality test trick the best. The short stories weren't bad. I'm torn between "The Best Magic Trick I Ever Saw" and "Invisible Thread" for my favorite. The annoying part is all those pages of red type on light grey paper with a dark grey swirl design smack in the middle. They are HARD to read. I had to keep a finger on the line so I wouldn't lose track. I'm not sure the authors expected anyone to read them because they're chock full of typos. However, if you do take the trouble, you'll read "Penn & Teller get killed", more cruel tricks on video, a strange tribute to Harry Houdini, the "Sharpening Stone", another version of "Invisible Thread", and "Penn & Teller at the Ritz". These are definitely very strange men. Happy Hunting for a copy.
Average customer rating:
- Perfect Reference!
- Good Info
- concise, great reference!
- Good source of information
- A must have!
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Complete Book Of Incense, Oils & Brews (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)
Scott Cunningham
Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications
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Customer Reviews:
Perfect Reference!.......2007-09-17
Like all Cunningham books you'll wear this book out referring to it again and again for your rituals and magick. The section on substitutions in priceless.
Good Info.......2007-08-16
Has a lot of info if you are just starting out and are looking for a "for Dummies" kind of book. You may not necessarily agree with the author's philosophical and religious beliefs, but they're pretty easy to read through.
concise, great reference!.......2007-07-29
I absolutely adore most of Mr. Cunningham's work, and was very impressed with Incense, Oils & Brews. The incense section of the book alone is worth buying, even if you aren't very much into oils (I'm not). There are many, MANY recipes for an oil or incense mixture, and most of the ingredients are easily obtainable. I much prefer to make herbal sachets and incenses over oils, as these can be messy and expensive, but to each their own.
This should be in your library right next to his herbal and gem encyclopedias, as it is a book that you will refer to often.
Good source of information.......2007-06-29
As posted in my review of Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, I think Scott Cunningham is one of the easiest books to read. This book and the book Incense: Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents are my two sources for making my own incense.
A must have!.......2007-05-12
This book is a must have in your collection. It saves you from wondering if you are being the real thing at the local Wiccan, Pagan, or Botanica store. As everyone knows it is best to always do as much as you can yourself (even make your own candles) when doing any incantation or ritual.
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Living Wicca is the perfect companion to Cunningham's Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, containing the same concise and comprehendible style that makes the first book so enjoyable. With Living Wicca, Cunningham goes beyond the mechanics of the faith and emphasizes the importance of making Wicca a part of your everyday life. Focusing on the solitary practitioner, Cunningham encourages you to make your own path within the Wiccan tradition, and offers simple suggestions, from recycling to visiting the park, that heighten your spiritual awareness of the mundane world. --Brian Patterson
Book Description
Selling more than 200,000 copies, Living Wicca has helped countless solitary practitioners blaze their own spiritual paths. Let the wise words of Scott Cunningham guide you toward a new level of practice.
Living Wicca takes a philosophical look at the questions, practices, and differences within Witchcraft. You'll learn how to create your own rituals and symbols, develop a book of shadows, and even become a high priest or priestess. Also covered in this Scott Cunningham classic are tools, magical names, initiation, the Mysteries, 120 Wiccan symbols, and the importance of secrecy in your practice.
New edit New interior design
Customer Reviews:
Other Books.......2007-09-03
Living Wicca is Scott Cunnigham's followup to this Wicca : A Guide For the Solitary Practitioner. If you just want to read a bit about the religion and how people practice it, you really don't need this book, just get the first one and it will satisfy your interest. This is more for those who are definitely interested and want to read more for themselves.
A complete book for newbies.......2007-07-17
I'm a wiccan newbie and this book (as secondary for cunninham's: wicca a guide for the...) is the best introduction i could ever had. But i can see that wicca is so ironicaly new that almost every writter has it's own vision about the philosophy and the craft, I think you have to be attuned with cunningham to understand him. Concerning wicca, not every writter is for every reader, cunningham is very understandable and universal though.
Good for those with more experience.......2007-04-15
I bought this book as an early practitioner, and wound up giving it away. The concepts were too much for me to grasp. I read Cunningham's first book, along with many others, and felt that I was ready for this one after a year. There's many concepts that are more advanced than an early student is ready for. Advanced students who like Cunningham's work will enjoy it more.
No better than the first.......2006-11-10
Much like Cunningham's first guide for the solitary Wiccan, this book was disappointing. There is very little of practical use, just a lot of hypothetical philosophy and a few contrived chants. Maybe that does it for some people, but for those who, there again, don't live in the middle of a secluded woods with unlimited access to natural items, the book offers nothing.
Excellent additional learning.......2006-07-18
Having read Wicca for the Solitary Practioner I found this excellent reinforcement. Plus Scott's attitude is so practical and even.
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- Very effective!!
- truely practical
- Not very practical.
- A good place to start once you've done your basics
- I love this book. It's simple, and it works if you believe it will.
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Practical Candleburning Rituals: Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
Raymond Buckland
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Book Description
This trusted guidebook by popular author Raymond Buckland has introduced candle magick to more than 300,000 readers. From winning love to conquering fear, obtaining money to improving relationships, Practical Candleburning Rituals is filled with simple candle rites that get real results.
Newly updated and re-organized, this edition includes thirty-seven rituals-adapted for Christians and Pagans-that can be performed at home with readily available materials. No prior magickal knowledge is necessary. Diagrams and simple instructions make this candle magick primer an ideal practical guide for beginners.
Customer Reviews:
Very effective!!.......2007-09-01
I've read a ton of books on candle rites and spells, and this is my favorite. It has versions for Christians and Pagans. I think it's fasinating and there are rituals in here for many occasions. All of the ones I've tried have worked well for me. Is it magic, or the will of suggestion? I believe in magic, but does it really matter? IT WORKS!!!
truely practical.......2007-08-14
this book is great it doesn't spend alot of time on the ethics and history of magick but gets right into some very usable spells, and gives both a Christian and Pagan variation on each so everyone can use it.
Not very practical........2007-07-26
I think Mr. Buckland and I have very different definitions of the word, 'practical'. He appears to use it in reference to 'everyday things', meaning one can use candle magic for 9-to-5 type things as well as emotional/spiritual purposes.
I, however, do not think one can use 'practical' without including the meaning of 'cost-and-time effective'. Some of the rituals suggested in this book call for *several* candles, of various colors, with an emphasis on not 're-using' candles. Unless you have a store near you that sells candles relatively cheaply, this can put you back a good amount of money, aside from whatever you spend on your regualr practice.
Now, since a sensible person does not leave even a single candle burning unattended, you get to babysit all those candles--because in Mr. Buckland's opinion, you can't re-use candles, can't snuff them and re-light for the same purpose. Some candles can burn for as long as 12 hours! Not very practical!
All the focus on colors, incense, etc., made me think this was more like Dumbo's feather than a primer on candle magic. The inclusion of Psalms seemed odd to me. While I suppose it was done in an effort to appeal to a wider audience, I don't think it worked. For Wiccans with no desire to include Christian scriptures (and who can blame them? Those Scriptures rightfully belong in the context and beliefs of that religion, not Wicca), the Psalms are unnecessary padding to flip through.
For Christians... well, to most Christians, practicing magic of any kind is anathema. I think Mr. Buckland made a mistake here, and assumed that since many Catholics light candles to the saints and the Holy Mother as part of their worship, *all* Christians would do so. (They don't, and there are certainly plenty of Christians who would object to being considered Catholic!)
Truthfully, this book is dated. THere's nothing in it (aside from the Psalms) that is not also readily available in most "Wicca 101" books. There are other books on candle magic--I recommend "The Candle Magick Workbook" by Kala and Ketz Pajeon. Much more focused, and far better suited for people wanting to personalize their practice.
A good place to start once you've done your basics.......2007-01-19
and decided on the type of magic you would like to work. For those that work with fire, this is a good place to advance.
I love this book. It's simple, and it works if you believe it will. .......2006-12-06
I have had this book for about 5 years now. I have done the same spell a few times, and so far, each time I have done it, I have seen successful results. I did a new spell recently, and as soon as I finished it, it came true. Put your mind and body into the entire process. Imagine and really feel the words that you are saying as you do the spell. Do it continually until the end, have patience and believe it'll happen...that's all I have to say.
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- Natural Magic 2
- Connect with the Elements !
- `Earth, Air, Fire and Water' is a continuation of Scott's widely successful `Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic/1983'
- not as good as "Earth Power" but still good
- Great buy
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Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
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Selling over 200,000 copies, Earth, Air, Fire & Water features more than 75 spells, rituals, and ceremonies. Cunningham reveals the secrets of the four magical elements, in addition to the fifth one: spirit. He explores their basic nature and the types of rituals associated with each element. Herbs, stones, metals, musical instruments, colors, seasons, direction, and symbols corresponding with each element are also discussed. This bestselling guide to natural magic also introduces the basics of magic-concepts, techniques, and tools-to those who are new to the practice.
New cover New interior design New edit
Customer Reviews:
Natural Magic 2.......2007-08-31
This book was easy to understand and read. Gave good information of what Natural Magic is and was very imformative.
Connect with the Elements !.......2007-08-28
I adore Scott Cunningham's work, and EAF&W is no exception. Although I love EARTH POWER as well, I like that EAF&W has more techniques and really helps the reader to understand how natural things are affected, and in turn, affect the elements. I love Cunningham's ability to show the reader that magic doesn't really need 50 candles and some expensive oil to be magic - all we have to do is remember our Earth and work with her - directly...that's what real magic is about.
`Earth, Air, Fire and Water' is a continuation of Scott's widely successful `Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic/1983'.......2007-05-31
`More techniques of Natural Magic
A water-smoothed stone
The wind
A candle's flame
A pool of water.
These are the age-old tools of natural magic.
Born of the Earth, possessing inner power, they await only our touch and intention to bring them to life.
The four Elements are the ancient powerhouses of magic. Using their energies, we can transform ourselves, our lives and our worlds.
Tap into the marvellous powers of the natural world with these rites, spells and simple rituals that you can do easily and with a minimum of equipment.
Includes more than 75 spells, rituals and ceremonies
Provides detailed instructions for designing your own magical spells
Instills a sense of wonder concerning our planet and our lives
Promotes a natural, positive practice that anyone can successfully perform.'
`Earth for money and employment
Air for intelligence and travel
Fire for protection and courage
Water for love and healing'
Elemental magic exists to serve those of us in need. Through life-affirming, loving rituals, we can create wondrous transformations.
The power is resident in ourselves and within the Earth. Magic is a natural, positive practice that anyone can successfully perform.
Few tools are required, and these are familiar: stones, candles, bowls of water and plants, and the powers of your mind.
Natural magic carries within its practice an innate sense of wonder and respect for nature as manifested in the Earth and the Elements.
`Earth, Air, Fire and Water' is a continuation of Scott's widely successful `Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic`.
Readers of `Earth Power' wanted more: more rites, spells and simple rituals that they could do with a minimum of equipment.....
Here, then, is more............
Come. Join us and discover the wonders that exist within Earth, Air, Fire and Water!'
In paperback format, from `Llewellyn Publications`, USA:-
223 pages, split over 3 main parts:-
(1) Basics of Magic
This is Magic
Magical Techniques
Tools of Magic
The Elements
Preparatory rituals
(2) Elemental Magic
Earth Power
Air Power
Fire Power
Water Power
(3) Natural Magic
Stone Magic
Magnet Magic
Candle Magic
Star Magic
Snow Magic
Ice Magic
Mirror Magic
Wishing Well Magic
Sea Magic
Creating your own Rituals
with a preface, an `after-word`, appendices, glossary and a concise index.
Interspersed with charming black and white illustrations, written in the usual Scott Cunningham style, packed with information and hints/tips:-
`Safe methods of leaving candles burning in your absence (while preventing the possibility of accidental fires):
Place the candle and its holder in a large, metal pot (such as a cauldron).
Burn the candle in the bathtub (Many, many natural magicians do this).
Burn seven-day candles (which are housed in glass jars).
Burn candles in an indoor fireplace.
Generally speaking, candles shouldn't be burned during outdoor rituals and never in a forest.'
`One Spell on a Candle'
It's best to use each candle for only one magical ritual.
Say you've been burning a blue candle to promote peace. When that spell's done, you've still got half a candle left. Should you re-charge the taper and burn it to, say, promote psychic awareness?
Nope. One spell to a candle, please. I usually let the candles burn out anyway, so I don't have stubs lying around.'
From the Glossary:-
`Witchcraft
The craft of the Witch. This is magic, especially magic that utilises `Personal Power' in conjunction with `Earth Power'.
From this definition, Witchcraft isn't a religion.
However, many followers of the religion of Wicca interchangeably use both terms to describe their religion.'
From `Star Magic':-
RELEASING
This ritual is designed to use the energy of the stars to absorb negativity. Use it to help make a clean break from negative habits, misplaced emotions, and other wonderfully human problems.
Sit outside
Attune with your `Star of Power'. (explained in previous section)
Visualise your problem. Visualise yourself wallowing in it, feeding it energy so that it is self-sustaining.
Hold out your arms before you. Cup your hands together. Push this visualisation out of your arms into your hands. Break all connections with that which is to be released.
See the problem and its causes sitting within your palms.
Say something like the following:-
Blazing stars;
Fiery stars;
What was mine
Is now yours.
With a strong, certain gesture, separate your hands, fling your arms to the sky and release the negativity to the stars. PUSH it from your body.
Send it wildly spinning up into the heavens, where the energy of the stars will cleanse and transform it.
Repeat as needed.'
not as good as "Earth Power" but still good.......2007-03-23
while I consider myself a christian and not pagan, some would argue that I practice some so-called pagan arts. For centuries my ancestors have practiced a sort of combination, if you will, of Catholic and native traditions. anyway, long story short ~ I like this book and while it doesn't really have any traditions my family would have practiced and mostly focuses on Old World (European) rites/traditions, I still find it interesting. it's not nearly as good as "Earth power" but a good read anyway. take it from me, Scott Cunningham is the perfect author for non-wiccans/pagans looking for good books on invoking the earth: nothing that offends unlike many others on the genre.
Great buy.......2007-03-15
I've owned this book for quite some time, and I use it as a reference guide for both daily household spells and specific issues. It's very well written; I can see Cunningham in my mind's eye while reading this. He really put his heart and soul into these books.
This was the first of his books that I bought. When I was a bit younger and first getting interested in Magic, I was ploughing through a pile of "New Age" books, and came across this. Even though it's an extension of one of his other books, it doesn't have to be read like that. He refers back to it a couple of times, but it's really a guide, and ought to be used as thus.
I highly recommend it. Whether you're beginning or just want to brush up on some other spells, this guide is beautiful.
Book Description
Outstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats (requiring no special equipment). Author offers insider’s tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter, staging and all else needed to make any trick a foolproof success. Lucidly written, thoroughly diagrammed book by one of magic’s legendary figures.
Customer Reviews:
Not for beginners!!!.......2007-09-18
This is a great book on magic, but it is absolutely not for beginners. I can't do any of this stuff. My good friend is a magician and he loves it.
Outstanding in it's time........2007-07-19
Ted Annemann is still considered one of the greatest Mentalists to have taken the stage. Within this volume you will receive hundreds of dollars worth of ideas. Annemann was one of the most prolific and original inventors of magic effects in his short life. If "13 Steps to Mentalism" is the bible of mentalism, Practical Mental Magic is the Dead Sea Scrolls. The only down side to this excellent book is its antiquity, and may require some updating to work with more sophisticated modern audiences.
Wow this book was written in 1944.......2007-06-26
Im pretty sure any good magician would put this book as a must have, it probably is a bible but ... Although most of the tricks are good not even the typeface used is new, is like reading a manuscript written in a typewriter, with a few, hand drawn illustrations. It makes it heavy to read after a while. Too dense for me, I prefer a more graphical, photograph intensive book.
Didnt like it.......2007-03-15
If your a fan of magic and perhaps a hobby magician then stay away from this book. It has little to do with magic and my opinion is that its no good at all. Another book I wish i didnt buy.
One of the two mentalism Bibles.......2006-03-09
This, along with Corinda's "13 Steps to Mentalism" is an absolute essential for anybody that wants to get into the art of mindreading. It covers all of the main ruses, and Anneman's work with Billets is, in my opinion, unparalleled. Some effects are somewhat dated (i.e. some effects encorporate the "magician's force", which is now widly known by the layman), but considering it was first published in 1944 this is to be expected.
Beautifully written and compiled, and very cheap for the amount that you have to work with.
An absolute must.
Book Description
When you draw a heart in the sand, call on the four winds for assistance, or ask the rain to wash away a bad habit, you are practicing earth magic. By working in harmony with nature, we can transform ourselves, our lives, and our world. This tried-and-true guide offers more than one hundred spells, rites, and simple rituals you can perform using the powerful energy of the earth. New cover New interior design
Customer Reviews:
Natural Magic.......2007-08-31
I found this book very enchanting and informative. It explains what Earth Magic is and its very easy to read.
not just for wiccans.......2007-03-12
I consider myself a Christian and even though this is a wiccan book, I love it. God created the Earth; therefor, everything should be honored and venerated in respect for Him, but worship is due to God alone. and just as we venerate the Saints and invoke them, the same can be done with the Earth elements as they are icons of God - their Creator.
Best Book for Christian Slaves rediscovering the Natural Earth .......2006-09-14
I really enjoyed this book.It was bound to be published,sooner or later.If the Library of Alexandria did not burn and collapse,society would have seen this kind of book much sooner.Many rebels and magicians would have withered in the piazza's stockades,for circulating such an explosive tome about Nature.Let it be published!Through christianity and islam and communism,these power structures have done nothing to promote world peace and caring for the environment.Those institutions destroy the haptic pagan ,who then becomes numb to the ways of Nature and her Earth-Magick.Scott Cunningham has became a lightening rod for ridicule by the pudibund neo-right.The average Wiccan today ,was still wearing nappies,when Scott passed away.He would be amazed and delighted by the growth of the Old Religion today. Some potentially good Wiccans of the 60's were stymied by drifting into the Red Army Faction,Malcolm X's panthers and the Kirshna-Moonies.This is a great beginners book for all open-minded people ,who want to channel their energies in a more positive way.When one destroys an aspect of Nature,one destroys part of the whole cosmic-web,in which we all live on. Wicca is not about devil-worshipping,or a gateway path into Satantism.Nor an idle trip into Lotusland.The amusing Hollywood b-flicks ,hash-out alot of the wrong sterotypes about true Wicca.Latest being the ridiculously inaccurate ,"Wicker-Man" movie.Use this book as a primer, and then research for more advanced Wiccan studies.-As Jim Morrison once said,"You're all a bunch of slaves!".So,Wiccans of the Earth Unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains of ignorance!
So Much Information.......2006-06-28
True, I am new on the celtic wiccan path. I have discovered that I have a celtic calling and I will be trying to follow the wiccan/celtic path as close as I can.
this book and its follow up book, Scott breaks down the mystery and guides you through the mysteries of being close to the earth and using the earth along the path. and also how to respect the earth for what she will give you.
Having PTSD, I found this book very calming and a joy to read. I had to buy the second book because I was at a loss when I finished this one.
It is a shame that Scott was called to start anew and I can only hope one day to meet his new/old soul. or maybe I have.
One of my favorites.......2005-12-23
This is a great book. I love the pictures and feeling the book has. It's perfect for anyone learning basic spell casting or about nature magick. I highly recommend it.
Average customer rating:
- Faulty but a good book
- I liked it.
- Scott Cunningham is Great, But This is Much of the Same
- I hope you like this book
- Fits a Niche Very Well
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Magical Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
Scott Cunningham
Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications
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Binding: Paperback
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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn's Sourcebook Series)
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Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
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Complete Book Of Incense, Oils & Brews (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)
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Customer Reviews:
Faulty but a good book.......2007-07-02
This book was a really good one. I just have one major problem with it, he didn't bother to warn people about whether or not something was poisonous. It is a good reference for people that already have some experiences with herbs. Never use an herb unless you know for sure it isn't toxic or poisonous.
I liked it........2006-11-04
A lot of interesting information on plants and magical uses. It was iformative and useful to me.
I liked it.
Scott Cunningham is Great, But This is Much of the Same.......2006-05-14
I love Cunningham, but lately I've noticed that you have to be really careful of what of his you buy. He's obviously such a popular author that Llewellyn is putting out as much of his work as they possibly can. The problem is, many of these publications are redundant.
This book is an example of some of that redundancy that you have to watch for.
Don't get me wrong, this is a good book. The information in this book is great. There are 14 chapters on everything from how to harvest and dry herbs, a dictionary of common herb terminology, Information on using herbs for protection, divination, healing, love, information on tinctures and herbal water, scented oil and perfumes, incense, amulets, an index of herbs and their uses... All sorts of stuff. The book is well written, perfect for beginners, and a good jumping off point for those who're starting to use herbs. I wish I had this book when I started out.
However, if you have "Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs" and "Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews" then there is no information in here that you will find especially new or useful. In fact, it will be so redundant, this book will be really frustrating. If you have either of those books, I do not suggest buying this one, unless of course you want all of that information together in one book... But even then, I feel like the "Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs" has more complete information on herbs and plants than this book does.
If you have neither of these books, then this book is a great one for you, but otherwise...
Before buying this book, I really suggest looking through it carefully first. If you have other Cunningham books, or you're beyond beginner basics, you might find this book is not one you really need.
Am I glad I have this book? Yes. It will be good for quick reference, brushing up on info, and just general memory jogging.
Could I have gone on just fine without this book? Yes.
I love Cunningham, and these books have their place, but I think Cunningham's biggest strength in writing is books on natural magic and the Wiccan path. Books like this are good for some, but not his best works.
I suggest this book for those who are completely new to either Cunningham or Herbology, beginners in magic and witchcraft, or those who absolutely must have all books put out by Cunningham. However, if you have "Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs" and/or "Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews," you might find this book is not really a good use of your money.
I hope you like this book.......2006-04-15
Maybe it is not as good as Encyclopedia of Magic Herbs I don't know, but this is the best Herb magic book I have, I love Cunningham the person to read when you first start and also books are good references when confused or unsure.
Fits a Niche Very Well.......2005-05-11
I found that this book is excellent as an overview and introduction to herbal magic. It includes basic theory, practice, some common traditions, forms of mixtures/spells, and simple mixtures/spells for common themes. The book will give the reader a very broad overview from which the reader can determine whether or not he/she would like to study herbal magic in greater depth.
If you are looking for a reference on most of the common herbs and their uses or a book of spells, this is not the best book for your purpose. A better beginning book for referencing herbs is Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. Cunningham's Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews is a better choice for beginners seeking mixtures/spells.
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