Real UK/Scottish magic book gets raves, may evoke controversy
Lady Passion, author | 04.08.2005 21:02 | Analysis | Culture | Education | London
A new, practical book of real olde magic spells from around the globe has received rave reviews, but may evoke fundamentalist controversy
Real magic book with UK, Scottish spells likely to evoke controversy
(Asheville, NC) --
Asheville Witches Lady Passion (Dixie Deerman) and *Diuvei (Steven Rasmussen) are flying high because their The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems is receiving rave reviews.
Gerina Dunwich (Wicca Craft) hails it as “destined to become a classic” -- “I strongly recommend this fine volume to anyone." Raymond Buckland (The Witch Book) calls the work “well written”, “wonderful”, “worthwhile” –- “with everything needed for magical success." Judika Illes (The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft) describes the book as “elegant” -- one that “powerfully expresses the beauty, joy and potency of spellcraft” -- “a valuable addition to any magical library." Raven Grimassi (Italian Witchcraft) agrees, terming it “delightful” –- “every magical library should contain a copy of this book."
Billed by its publisher (Sterling Publishing Co., NY) as “the thoroughly comprehensive, absolutely definitive guide to spell working,”The Goodly Spellbook contains real Hogwarts Academy-type material that teaches everyone from teens through those in their twilight years how to work authentic magic using handy, natural ingredients such as string, shells, and spices.
Though the book hits bookstores this September, demand for it is already high: Its posting on Witchvox.com has received almost 62,000 hits in less than a year.
Beautifully illustrated and replete with fascinating true tales of the authors’ magical experiences, this must-have book delivers what other magic books don’t –- never-before-published information about The Secret Language of Witches, Barbarous Words of Power, and historical information likely to spark controversy, such as the magical origins of science and Mormonism and the magical methods politicians and advertisers employ to manipulate the masses.
“Many who believe propaganda will be stunned," predicts Lady Passion, "so we anticipate that certain 'powers that be' will automatically try to ban our book.”
The Goodly Spellbook covers healing, protection, attraction, discernment, concealment, and repulsion spells, Magical Gestures, Witch dance steps, Numerology, Musical Ciphers, and much more.
“Most folks are taught math and music in ‘drill-and-kill’ fashion," *Diuvei points out, "but our book explains their magical origins and demonstrates the modern magical uses of these arts.”
Organized into 3 parts -- Scope (magic’s history); Skills (traditional techniques); and Spells (hundreds of ancient, easy ones) -- the book covers Magical Gestures, Witch dance steps, Numerology, Musical Ciphers, and much more.The Goodly Spellbook offers hundreds of charms for every human concern: From healing, protection, and attraction spells, to spells for discernment, repulsion, and concealment, all life's needs are covered. The book lists all its sources and includes helpful Glossaries of Magical & Medicinal Herbs and Common Craft Terms.
The authors will do signings at area bookstores (such as Malaprop's Friday Oct. 28th at 7 PM) and at their 11th annual free Samhain rite Monday October 31, 8 - 10 PM. They can be contacted at (828) 251-0343 or
oldenwilde@aol.com. For more information, see www.oldenwilde.org.
The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems:
by Dixie Deerman (Lady Passion) and Steven Rasmussen (*Diuvei)
ISBN #: 1-4027-0083-0
$19.95 US/27.95 Canada
HC - PCL jacket, 496 pages
Categories: BODY, MIND, SPIRIT/REFERENCE
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 387 Park Ave. So., NY, NY 10016
The Goodly Spellbook is available everywhere and online through:
www.oldenwilde.org www.amazon.com www.barnesandnoble.com www.sterlingpub.com
www.booksense.com
Contact: Mike Rudin/Trade Sales: mrudin@sterlingpub.com,
Krista Margies: kmargies@sterlingpub.com,
or Lady Passion (Dixie Deerman), author, at: (828) 251-0343 or oldenwilde@aol.com
(Asheville, NC) --
Asheville Witches Lady Passion (Dixie Deerman) and *Diuvei (Steven Rasmussen) are flying high because their The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems is receiving rave reviews.
Gerina Dunwich (Wicca Craft) hails it as “destined to become a classic” -- “I strongly recommend this fine volume to anyone." Raymond Buckland (The Witch Book) calls the work “well written”, “wonderful”, “worthwhile” –- “with everything needed for magical success." Judika Illes (The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft) describes the book as “elegant” -- one that “powerfully expresses the beauty, joy and potency of spellcraft” -- “a valuable addition to any magical library." Raven Grimassi (Italian Witchcraft) agrees, terming it “delightful” –- “every magical library should contain a copy of this book."
Billed by its publisher (Sterling Publishing Co., NY) as “the thoroughly comprehensive, absolutely definitive guide to spell working,”The Goodly Spellbook contains real Hogwarts Academy-type material that teaches everyone from teens through those in their twilight years how to work authentic magic using handy, natural ingredients such as string, shells, and spices.
Though the book hits bookstores this September, demand for it is already high: Its posting on Witchvox.com has received almost 62,000 hits in less than a year.
Beautifully illustrated and replete with fascinating true tales of the authors’ magical experiences, this must-have book delivers what other magic books don’t –- never-before-published information about The Secret Language of Witches, Barbarous Words of Power, and historical information likely to spark controversy, such as the magical origins of science and Mormonism and the magical methods politicians and advertisers employ to manipulate the masses.
“Many who believe propaganda will be stunned," predicts Lady Passion, "so we anticipate that certain 'powers that be' will automatically try to ban our book.”
The Goodly Spellbook covers healing, protection, attraction, discernment, concealment, and repulsion spells, Magical Gestures, Witch dance steps, Numerology, Musical Ciphers, and much more.
“Most folks are taught math and music in ‘drill-and-kill’ fashion," *Diuvei points out, "but our book explains their magical origins and demonstrates the modern magical uses of these arts.”
Organized into 3 parts -- Scope (magic’s history); Skills (traditional techniques); and Spells (hundreds of ancient, easy ones) -- the book covers Magical Gestures, Witch dance steps, Numerology, Musical Ciphers, and much more.The Goodly Spellbook offers hundreds of charms for every human concern: From healing, protection, and attraction spells, to spells for discernment, repulsion, and concealment, all life's needs are covered. The book lists all its sources and includes helpful Glossaries of Magical & Medicinal Herbs and Common Craft Terms.
The authors will do signings at area bookstores (such as Malaprop's Friday Oct. 28th at 7 PM) and at their 11th annual free Samhain rite Monday October 31, 8 - 10 PM. They can be contacted at (828) 251-0343 or
oldenwilde@aol.com. For more information, see www.oldenwilde.org. The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems:
by Dixie Deerman (Lady Passion) and Steven Rasmussen (*Diuvei)
ISBN #: 1-4027-0083-0
$19.95 US/27.95 Canada
HC - PCL jacket, 496 pages
Categories: BODY, MIND, SPIRIT/REFERENCE
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 387 Park Ave. So., NY, NY 10016
The Goodly Spellbook is available everywhere and online through:
www.oldenwilde.org www.amazon.com www.barnesandnoble.com www.sterlingpub.com
www.booksense.com
Contact: Mike Rudin/Trade Sales:
mrudin@sterlingpub.com, Krista Margies:
kmargies@sterlingpub.com, or Lady Passion (Dixie Deerman), author, at: (828) 251-0343 or
oldenwilde@aol.com
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