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Real Sorcery: Strategies for Powerful Magick
“If you’re interested in assuring that you obtain real tangible results with your spells and are willing to put the work into doing so, this is definitely the book for you. Completely filled with some amazing insights, ideas, and tips that come from experience. [Miller’s] ideas are some that I’ve never seen in other books. This book alone completely changed how I approach giving offerings to spirits and deities.” —Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch
This book is about real magick, effecting real change, in a real world. There are some books on magick that teach it purely as spiritual advancement. There are others that teach it as a form of psychological self-help that affects only inner change. While magick can and should be both of these, it is something more. Real Sorcery is about success in practical magick; it is a book that aims at change in both the outer and inner worlds.
Beyond a mere spell book or training course, Real Sorcery is a field manual on successful sorcery written by a professional sorcerer. The first part of the book lays out the qualities, concepts, and exercises necessary to attempt practical magick. The second part presents clear strategies for tackling almost any type of issue with sorcery.
In this book you will learn how This book was previously published as The Sorcerer’s Secrets by New Page Books in 2009. This edition features a new introduction from the author, one new chapter, and updates throughout.
This book is about real magick, effecting real change, in a real world. There are some books on magick that teach it purely as spiritual advancement. There are others that teach it as a form of psychological self-help that affects only inner change. While magick can and should be both of these, it is something more. Real Sorcery is about success in practical magick; it is a book that aims at change in both the outer and inner worlds.
Beyond a mere spell book or training course, Real Sorcery is a field manual on successful sorcery written by a professional sorcerer. The first part of the book lays out the qualities, concepts, and exercises necessary to attempt practical magick. The second part presents clear strategies for tackling almost any type of issue with sorcery.
In this book you will learn how This book was previously published as The Sorcerer’s Secrets by New Page Books in 2009. This edition features a new introduction from the author, one new chapter, and updates throughout.
256 pages, Paperback
Published July 3, 2023
About the author
Jason Miller
14 books282 followersJason G. Miller, who also works as Inominandum, has devoted over 20 years to the study of witchcraft and magick in its many forms. He is a Sovereign of the Chthonic Ouranian Temple, and initiate of Ordo Templi Orientis, and a member of the Terra Sancta Sangreal Sodality, as well as an initiated Tantrika of the Nyingma and Bön lineages of Tibet. He writes regularly for the journal
Behutet
, and a frequent contributor to Witchvox, and Voice of the Old Ways.
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July 23, 2023
This is a revised edition of Sorcerer's Secrets. If you have the previous book it is not worth buying. If you have the previous edition it is probably not worth spending more money on. It was revised in the easiest way, by appending notes at the end of the sections, rather than actually rewriting them-which would have been a much better approach, at least in my opinion. If you don't have a copy, go for it. I do like Jason Miller's take on things.
July 20, 2025
No doubt, it’s an interesting book on operative magic. It doesn’t just explain solid foundations for practice, it lays out an entire strategic system. It’s not just about lighting a candle and saying three words — it’s about taking action and supporting the rituals. In that sense, I think it’s a great book.
The downside? Several chapters are exactly the same as in other books by the same author, which gets a bit tiring, reading the same thing over and over again. If I had to criticize something, that would be it: repeated chapters across multiple books from the same writer.
The downside? Several chapters are exactly the same as in other books by the same author, which gets a bit tiring, reading the same thing over and over again. If I had to criticize something, that would be it: repeated chapters across multiple books from the same writer.
August 17, 2026
Real Sorcery is one of the books that completely changed how I think about practical magic. Jason Miller isn't interested in whether your ritual felt powerful, whether you saw a meaningful synchronicity afterward, or whether you can reinterpret events until you've convinced yourself the spell worked. He is interested in results. Did the situation actually change? Did you get what you needed? And if you didn't, what are you going to do differently next time?
That sounds obvious, but an astonishing amount of magical literature never really asks those questions. Miller treats sorcery as a practical art that can and should produce changes in the outer world while still acknowledging its spiritual and psychological dimensions. Magic can transform consciousness. It can deepen your spirituality. But sometimes you need a job, money, protection, influence, an opportunity, or a solution to an immediate problem. Real Sorcery takes those goals seriously.
What separates Miller from so many writers on practical magic is his emphasis on strategy. You don't simply identify a problem, cast one spell at it, and wait. You look at the entire situation. Where are the pressure points? What mundane actions can improve your odds? What magical actions complement them? Can you gather more information first? Can you approach the problem from several directions simultaneously? If one method isn't producing results, how do you diagnose what went wrong and adjust? This is the difference between knowing spells and knowing sorcery.
His approach to magical intelligence gathering is particularly useful. Divination isn't just there to predict what might happen. It can help you understand a situation before intervening, identify hidden factors, determine where magical pressure might be most effective, and evaluate the work afterward. That sounds like common sense once Miller explains it, but I had rarely seen anyone lay out magical practice this strategically before.
The material on offerings is another standout. Mat Auryn's endorsement says this book completely changed the way he approaches offerings to spirits and deities, and I understand exactly what he means. Miller gets you thinking about relationships with spirits in practical terms without reducing those relationships to vending-machine transactions. There is an intelligence to how he approaches reciprocity, communication, and maintaining relationships with spiritual allies that immediately translates into better practice.
I also appreciate that Miller insists mundane action and magical action aren't competitors. Casting a spell and then taking practical steps toward the result doesn't demonstrate a lack of faith in magic. It's good strategy. If you can influence a situation magically, physically, socially, psychologically, and spiritually at the same time, why deliberately limit yourself to one avenue? Miller wants you stacking probability in your favor.
And that's really what makes this feel like a field manual rather than another occult textbook. You can tell these ideas were developed by someone who actually uses magic to solve problems. There are mistakes behind these lessons, experiments behind them, successes and failures that eventually became principles. Miller has the rare ability to take what experienced sorcerers often learn through years of trial and error and explain it clearly enough that someone else can start applying it immediately.
Real Sorcery was originally published as The Sorcerer's Secrets, but this updated edition is absolutely the version to get, with revisions, a new introduction, and additional material. The core of the book has aged remarkably well because good strategy doesn't become obsolete.
If you're interested in magic primarily as philosophy, there are other books for that. If you want to become better at actually changing circumstances through magic, Real Sorcery should be required reading. Jason Miller doesn't just teach you more things to do magically. He teaches you how to think like a sorcerer, and that is infinitely more valuable.
That sounds obvious, but an astonishing amount of magical literature never really asks those questions. Miller treats sorcery as a practical art that can and should produce changes in the outer world while still acknowledging its spiritual and psychological dimensions. Magic can transform consciousness. It can deepen your spirituality. But sometimes you need a job, money, protection, influence, an opportunity, or a solution to an immediate problem. Real Sorcery takes those goals seriously.
What separates Miller from so many writers on practical magic is his emphasis on strategy. You don't simply identify a problem, cast one spell at it, and wait. You look at the entire situation. Where are the pressure points? What mundane actions can improve your odds? What magical actions complement them? Can you gather more information first? Can you approach the problem from several directions simultaneously? If one method isn't producing results, how do you diagnose what went wrong and adjust? This is the difference between knowing spells and knowing sorcery.
His approach to magical intelligence gathering is particularly useful. Divination isn't just there to predict what might happen. It can help you understand a situation before intervening, identify hidden factors, determine where magical pressure might be most effective, and evaluate the work afterward. That sounds like common sense once Miller explains it, but I had rarely seen anyone lay out magical practice this strategically before.
The material on offerings is another standout. Mat Auryn's endorsement says this book completely changed the way he approaches offerings to spirits and deities, and I understand exactly what he means. Miller gets you thinking about relationships with spirits in practical terms without reducing those relationships to vending-machine transactions. There is an intelligence to how he approaches reciprocity, communication, and maintaining relationships with spiritual allies that immediately translates into better practice.
I also appreciate that Miller insists mundane action and magical action aren't competitors. Casting a spell and then taking practical steps toward the result doesn't demonstrate a lack of faith in magic. It's good strategy. If you can influence a situation magically, physically, socially, psychologically, and spiritually at the same time, why deliberately limit yourself to one avenue? Miller wants you stacking probability in your favor.
And that's really what makes this feel like a field manual rather than another occult textbook. You can tell these ideas were developed by someone who actually uses magic to solve problems. There are mistakes behind these lessons, experiments behind them, successes and failures that eventually became principles. Miller has the rare ability to take what experienced sorcerers often learn through years of trial and error and explain it clearly enough that someone else can start applying it immediately.
Real Sorcery was originally published as The Sorcerer's Secrets, but this updated edition is absolutely the version to get, with revisions, a new introduction, and additional material. The core of the book has aged remarkably well because good strategy doesn't become obsolete.
If you're interested in magic primarily as philosophy, there are other books for that. If you want to become better at actually changing circumstances through magic, Real Sorcery should be required reading. Jason Miller doesn't just teach you more things to do magically. He teaches you how to think like a sorcerer, and that is infinitely more valuable.
September 27, 2024
For those looking to achieve tangible results in their magical practice, Real Sorcery: Strategies for Powerful Magick by Jason Miller is an invaluable guide that cuts through the abstract and dives straight into what works. Written by a seasoned sorcerer with a clear focus on practical outcomes, this book is neither a traditional spellbook nor a mystical guide—it is a strategic manual for making magic that truly impacts both the inner and outer worlds. With its no-nonsense approach and emphasis on blending spiritual and mundane action, Real Sorcery is a must-read for anyone seeking to elevate their practice to a more effective, results-driven level.
Miller begins by laying a solid foundation, exploring the core principles and exercises that form the backbone of effective sorcery. His guidance is pragmatic and clear, offering readers a roadmap for honing their skills and refining their approach. The emphasis here is on developing the qualities that make a sorcerer truly powerful, such as mental focus, willpower, and adaptability. Miller’s willingness to confront the real challenges practitioners face—such as recognizing when a spell isn’t working and knowing how to pivot—is a refreshing departure from the one-size-fits-all mentality often found in magical texts.
The book’s real strength lies in its second half, where Miller moves beyond theory and provides concrete strategies for tackling various life challenges. Each chapter is packed with techniques for applying magical pressure on specific problems, whether it’s influencing others, protecting oneself, gathering intelligence, or combining magical operations for maximum effect. His emphasis on attacking problems from multiple angles and blending magical and mundane efforts sets a new standard for how practical magic should be approached. For Miller, sorcery is not just about lighting candles and saying incantations—it’s about using every tool at your disposal to achieve your goals.
One of the standout chapters focuses on magical intelligence-gathering, a topic rarely addressed in depth in other works. Here, Miller introduces methods for going beyond basic divination to actively seek out the information needed for effective magical action. This approach transforms the reader from a passive recipient of information to an active participant in the shaping of their reality. His techniques for blending mind-influencing spells with psychological tactics also show a sophisticated understanding of how to weave magic into everyday situations.
What makes Real Sorcery so impactful is Miller’s ability to bridge the gap between the magical and the practical without sacrificing the integrity of either. He does not dismiss the importance of spiritual development, nor does he reduce magic to mere manipulation. Instead, he shows how true sorcery integrates personal growth, spiritual understanding, and tactical action in a seamless whole. This balance makes the book applicable for both beginners seeking a solid foundation and experienced practitioners looking to refine their craft.
Originally published as The Sorcerer’s Secrets, this edition features updates and a new chapter, making it an even stronger resource for modern readers. Miller’s insights into what makes a spell successful, how to gauge results, and when to adapt techniques are invaluable for those who want more than just theoretical knowledge—they want real change. Real Sorcery is a field manual in the truest sense, offering the kind of wisdom that comes from years of experience in the trenches of practical magic. Real Sorcery stands out as one of the best books available for those who want to practice magic that works in the real world. Jason Miller’s approach is sharp, effective, and deeply insightful, making this book an essential addition to the library of any serious practitioner. For those ready to move beyond mere ritual and into the realm of effective sorcery, this book will prove to be an invaluable companion.
Miller begins by laying a solid foundation, exploring the core principles and exercises that form the backbone of effective sorcery. His guidance is pragmatic and clear, offering readers a roadmap for honing their skills and refining their approach. The emphasis here is on developing the qualities that make a sorcerer truly powerful, such as mental focus, willpower, and adaptability. Miller’s willingness to confront the real challenges practitioners face—such as recognizing when a spell isn’t working and knowing how to pivot—is a refreshing departure from the one-size-fits-all mentality often found in magical texts.
The book’s real strength lies in its second half, where Miller moves beyond theory and provides concrete strategies for tackling various life challenges. Each chapter is packed with techniques for applying magical pressure on specific problems, whether it’s influencing others, protecting oneself, gathering intelligence, or combining magical operations for maximum effect. His emphasis on attacking problems from multiple angles and blending magical and mundane efforts sets a new standard for how practical magic should be approached. For Miller, sorcery is not just about lighting candles and saying incantations—it’s about using every tool at your disposal to achieve your goals.
One of the standout chapters focuses on magical intelligence-gathering, a topic rarely addressed in depth in other works. Here, Miller introduces methods for going beyond basic divination to actively seek out the information needed for effective magical action. This approach transforms the reader from a passive recipient of information to an active participant in the shaping of their reality. His techniques for blending mind-influencing spells with psychological tactics also show a sophisticated understanding of how to weave magic into everyday situations.
What makes Real Sorcery so impactful is Miller’s ability to bridge the gap between the magical and the practical without sacrificing the integrity of either. He does not dismiss the importance of spiritual development, nor does he reduce magic to mere manipulation. Instead, he shows how true sorcery integrates personal growth, spiritual understanding, and tactical action in a seamless whole. This balance makes the book applicable for both beginners seeking a solid foundation and experienced practitioners looking to refine their craft.
Originally published as The Sorcerer’s Secrets, this edition features updates and a new chapter, making it an even stronger resource for modern readers. Miller’s insights into what makes a spell successful, how to gauge results, and when to adapt techniques are invaluable for those who want more than just theoretical knowledge—they want real change. Real Sorcery is a field manual in the truest sense, offering the kind of wisdom that comes from years of experience in the trenches of practical magic. Real Sorcery stands out as one of the best books available for those who want to practice magic that works in the real world. Jason Miller’s approach is sharp, effective, and deeply insightful, making this book an essential addition to the library of any serious practitioner. For those ready to move beyond mere ritual and into the realm of effective sorcery, this book will prove to be an invaluable companion.
December 25, 2024
Having approached a number of books on Magick in the past, I think is hands down one of the best I’ve read. What I deeply appreciate from Miller’s approach is his view that Magick should be ACTUALLY functional and not just some form of religion, self-help, or woo-woo spiritual stand in. While you can certainly tell he’s literate and experienced with a number of occult systems, it’s clear he is not trying to “win” you to any of them, except in so far as the rituals and practices WORK.
Aside: Little background, I’m a practicing Catholic (obviously not traditional in a serious sense, and on top of that I’m an active gay man) but as someone who’s always been intrigued by the occult and Magick, I’ve struggled to get past a lot of those writers and occultists who smuggle in their obvious magico-religious beliefs (read Wicca) on the one hand or the woo-woo types who just take Magick and the occult as a self help, doesn’t-matter-if-it-works type of spirituality. I came to Jason Miller recently through Chaweon Koo, an atheist witch whose social media content has intrigued me for years.
If you’re looking for an intro to Magick or a book that just gives a serious approach to the subject and practice, this is hands down the best I’ve read so far.
Miller not only outlines a baseline of magick and spiritual practice everyone interested in the craft should follow, but then provides a thorough and thoughtful consideration of how to move forward in one’s development as a sorcerer. His philosophy that magick should actually WORK and how it works is incredibly helpful in orienting your mind to approaching the subject and I am grateful to have finally come across another author/practitioner (Chaweon Koo being the other) that makes what has seemed obscure in a lot of magical writing, clear.
Aside: Little background, I’m a practicing Catholic (obviously not traditional in a serious sense, and on top of that I’m an active gay man) but as someone who’s always been intrigued by the occult and Magick, I’ve struggled to get past a lot of those writers and occultists who smuggle in their obvious magico-religious beliefs (read Wicca) on the one hand or the woo-woo types who just take Magick and the occult as a self help, doesn’t-matter-if-it-works type of spirituality. I came to Jason Miller recently through Chaweon Koo, an atheist witch whose social media content has intrigued me for years.
If you’re looking for an intro to Magick or a book that just gives a serious approach to the subject and practice, this is hands down the best I’ve read so far.
Miller not only outlines a baseline of magick and spiritual practice everyone interested in the craft should follow, but then provides a thorough and thoughtful consideration of how to move forward in one’s development as a sorcerer. His philosophy that magick should actually WORK and how it works is incredibly helpful in orienting your mind to approaching the subject and I am grateful to have finally come across another author/practitioner (Chaweon Koo being the other) that makes what has seemed obscure in a lot of magical writing, clear.
July 28, 2023
This new guise of the well known and loved "The Sorcerer's Secrets" from 2009, comes with a certain elegance and style that occult sections all around the world desperately need. The books strikes with an alluring new cover and helpful new commentary by the author at the end of each chapter. We already saw that with the previous book that author Miller did with Weiser Books - "Protection & Reversal Magick". But while the new commentary of the previous book felt like something Miller did out of courtesy, this one is indeed insightful and manages to bring additional value to a well known material. While the changes are very helpful, I firmly believe that the new edition's best characteristic is its quality as a source material for occult practitioners. In a time when we're witnessing another grandiose revival of the interest in magic, we truly need books like that to set the standard and rise above the generic "Witchcraft 101" books publishing houses are drowning us in. Overall "Real Sorcery" is a book that every practitioner should read at least once in their lifetime.
August 14, 2026
absolutely loved this book. after reading consorting with spirits i wanted to check out more of jason miller’s work, and real sorcery did not disappoint. this is exactly the kind of practical magic book i love, focused on getting actual results and figuring out what to do when your magic isn’t working. loved his approach of attacking a problem from multiple angles and combining magical work with real-world action instead of expecting one spell to magically solve everything. there are so many little insights throughout that clearly come from years of actually practicing this stuff, especially his ideas around offerings, divination, and magical strategy. i also completely understand why mat auryn recommends this one so highly. practical, smart, and refreshingly focused on what actually works. definitely going to keep reading more of miller’s books.
December 6, 2023
This is THE best magickal tome ever! Worth the read because it helps you get a field guide going and helps you think of what works and what doesn’t. A must read for anyone doing Real Sorcery! 😂🫣
January 19, 2024
Another wonderful book by Jason Miller. Love his writing and perspective, very refreshing and I appreciate the knowledge and experience he shares in every book
March 9, 2024
loved it
This book was very informative. Easy to understand. The author has vast knowledge of many different paths. I recommend this book highly
This book was very informative. Easy to understand. The author has vast knowledge of many different paths. I recommend this book highly
May 27, 2024
An excellent updated edition of The Sorcerer’s Secrets.
August 10, 2025
A Great Basis
I like Jason’s style of writing. It is approachable, no-nonsense and applicable. His website also has a lot of detail.
I like Jason’s style of writing. It is approachable, no-nonsense and applicable. His website also has a lot of detail.
August 22, 2025
Miller is a great writer doesn't matter what he does or is working on. It's be so cool to meet him
definitely going to revisit
definitely going to revisit
April 13, 2026
Las mejores técnicas para tomar la magia y hacerla tuya, con tu estilo y tus recursos.
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