Éliphas Lévi Books

2011 Reprint of the 1958 London Edition, featuring a full facsimile of the original. This work marks Levi's first treatise on magic, translated into English by Arthur Edward Waite as "Transcendental Magic, its Doctrine and Ritual." Its opening lines encapsulate the essence of Occultism, highlighting a concealed doctrine present in ancient allegories, initiations, sacred writings, and the art of various cultures. Levi's interpretation of magic gained significant traction, particularly after his death, aided by the popularity of Spiritualism in the 1850s. His teachings were notable for their lack of fanaticism; he did not claim affiliation with any secret society nor sought to profit from his insights. By incorporating Tarot cards into his magical framework, he established their importance in Western magic. His influence extended to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and later to Aleister Crowley. Levi was also the first to assert that a pentagram with one point down symbolizes evil, while one with a point up signifies good. His legacy endures through the occultists he inspired, marking him as a pivotal figure in the twentieth-century revival of magic.

'The History of Magic' was first published in 1913 and is still considered a comprehensive source book on the history of magic and occultism.

Kniha hledá v magii základy všeobecné vědy, filozofie a náboženství.