The Art and Meaning of Magic

In this work, Israel Regardie presents magic as a disciplined system of inner development rather than mere theatrical ritual or superstition. Readers will find clear discussions of magical theory, symbolism, ritual practice, and the philosophical aims of ceremonial magic, all informed by Regardie’s close engagement with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and related traditions.

Israel Regardie (1907–1985) was a British-born occultist and writer closely associated with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. He is especially important for editing and preserving Golden Dawn materials and for authoring influential works on ceremonial magic, meditation, and psycho-spiritual practice.