Howlings from the Pit: A Practical Handbook of Medieval Magic, Goetia & Theurgy

by Joseph C. Lisiewski, David Rankine, Mark Stavish (Editor)

Howlings from the Pit may be Dr. Lisiewski's finest work to date. For both the beginning and advanced students of occultism, it lays bare what practical magic is all about. A veritable modern magical 'grammar,' Howlings takes the reader step-by-step through the mental, psychological and physical preparations required by the 'Fathers of the Grimoires', the authors of the classical books on ceremonial magic which include The Heptameron, The Lesser and Greater Keys of Solomon, The Sword of Moses and others. Dr. Lisiewski clarifies dozens of technical points critical to successful magical operations, including the most feared and desired evoking a spirit to physical manifestation. Alchemy, mysticism and even modern Science of Mind and New Thought are all examined in their relationship to Medieval magic.

In addition, Mark Stavish's editing and extensive commentary on the original text, places the material in the context of the magical and philosophical traditions of both East and West, thereby adding valuable insight into the nature of magic as a living tradition.

Genres: Magic

290 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 11, 2011

About the author

Joseph C. Lisiewski, Ph.D. is a noted physicist involved in the study of the Relativistic SpaceTime Continuum, and the new physics that is exploring possibility of physical time travel. A personal friend and student of both Israel Regardie and the famous Alchemist, Frater Albertus for many years, he has published numerous papers and books on both of their teachings, and on his own forty years of practice in both Magic and Alchemy.

Reviews

[Taylor Ellwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this series of essays the author makes some cantankerous arguments as to why grimoire magic works and why other systems of magic don’t work when it comes to spirit work. He shares some interesting perspectives, but I’m not convinced that his system of spirit work is superior to others, especially because it can be possible to get similar results without taking coercive methods for spirit work. The author’s own limitations also show in the theories he espouses, and demonstrate how subjective some of his arguments are, but the book is thought provoking and will challenge you to be more rigorous.

[Valenfore Alestreneon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Dr. Lisiewski. This is an essential tome for every serious Magik User. The problems the New Age Movement and PseudoWicca has caused to Occultism are numerous and Liseiwski is one of the many who were burned by them, as am I. This book, like all books written by Dr. Hyatt, Mr. Black and Dr. Lisiewski work on your mind as you read them. They set your mind free by the way they're worded.