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Lesser Magic: The Personal Art of Shaping Perceptions
184 pages, Paperback
Published May 7, 2025
About the author
Robert Ing
11 books1 followerRobert Ing , DSc, DLitt, FAPSc, FInstMP(UK) is a forensic scientist, magician of the mind, author, adventurer and video presenter. As a forensic specialist he has made frequent appearances on major television news and talk networks on issues of national security, espionage risk management, privacy issues, identity theft, electronic surveillance and technology crime. An advocate for science literacy and awareness, he has been the host of several video documentaries for public broadcast in North America and the United Kingdom.
He is a Fellow of the Academy of Police Science and a Fellow of the Institute of Meridian Psychotherapy. A respected and multi-disciplined professional, he has been the recipient of many awards such as the Kaufman Humanitarian Award, Emergency Services Medal, the Norris R. Browne Memorial Award, the Warrior's Medal, the Venerable Order of the Knights of Michael the Archangel, and the Sovereign's Medal to name a few. He has held three adjunct professorships and six honourary degrees.
He is a Fellow of the Academy of Police Science and a Fellow of the Institute of Meridian Psychotherapy. A respected and multi-disciplined professional, he has been the recipient of many awards such as the Kaufman Humanitarian Award, Emergency Services Medal, the Norris R. Browne Memorial Award, the Warrior's Medal, the Venerable Order of the Knights of Michael the Archangel, and the Sovereign's Medal to name a few. He has held three adjunct professorships and six honourary degrees.
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July 21, 2025
A Review of Lesser Magic by Dr Robert Ing
Dr Robert Ing has an impressive background, and I must say I’m genuinely impressed by his career.
In this book, he discusses Lesser Magic as described by Anton LaVey, and how we can use it to influence people and situations in alignment with our goals.
What I found especially interesting from the beginning is that he makes a clear distinction between influence and manipulation. His approach is far more ethical than what we often see in other books or from other authors. At first, I thought this might weaken its effectiveness — but on the contrary, he shows how this approach not only delivers better results, but also creates positive ripple effects. The end goals may be the same, but the influential approach has a much greater chance of building lasting rapport.
The book is coherently structured with a mix of theory, practice, and repetition phases that help solidify understanding.
We learn about the pillars of manifestation and how, when fulfilled, they make it easier to reach our goals. We also explore body language, vocal patterns, appearance, and how these elements all work together.
I found this book very helpful. It works well both for beginners and for those with more experience. Often, I recognised methods I’ve used before — but now I could see how they fit into a broader, more powerful framework.
This is a smart, grounded, and practical take on Lesser Magic. I highly recommend it.
Dr Robert Ing has an impressive background, and I must say I’m genuinely impressed by his career.
In this book, he discusses Lesser Magic as described by Anton LaVey, and how we can use it to influence people and situations in alignment with our goals.
What I found especially interesting from the beginning is that he makes a clear distinction between influence and manipulation. His approach is far more ethical than what we often see in other books or from other authors. At first, I thought this might weaken its effectiveness — but on the contrary, he shows how this approach not only delivers better results, but also creates positive ripple effects. The end goals may be the same, but the influential approach has a much greater chance of building lasting rapport.
The book is coherently structured with a mix of theory, practice, and repetition phases that help solidify understanding.
We learn about the pillars of manifestation and how, when fulfilled, they make it easier to reach our goals. We also explore body language, vocal patterns, appearance, and how these elements all work together.
I found this book very helpful. It works well both for beginners and for those with more experience. Often, I recognised methods I’ve used before — but now I could see how they fit into a broader, more powerful framework.
This is a smart, grounded, and practical take on Lesser Magic. I highly recommend it.
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