The Magick of Solomon, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 0965488187

Author: Runyon, Poke

Condition: New

Product DescriptionTHE MAGICK OF SOLOMON, 2nd Edition is a 85 minute DVD video documentary written and narrated by anthropologist and ceremonial magician, Carroll "Poke" Runyon, Magister of Americas oldest continually operating Magical Lodge, the Ordo Templi Astartes (O.T.A.). The first part of the video offers a history of Western Magick, illustrated with graphics and displays, setting forth the authors theory, based on his own research and experiments, that visions of spirits obtained by magicians in medieval times were subjective and hypnotic rather than hysterical hallucinations. Runyon holds that the practical technique for achieving this was the visual distortion which occurs when a person stares at his or her reflection in a dark mirror. This technique is demonstrated and visions are simulated. The relationship of the "72 Rebellious Spirits" contained in King Solomons legendary "Brass Vessel" to the Holy Angels who control them is explained and a hypnotic method for invoking these Angels into a Crystal Ball is demonstrated. According to the narrator, these two systems should be integrated for a proper spiritual balance. The video climaxes with the presentation of a complete Goetia Evocation Operation, in full ceremonial regalia, summoning the spirit Astaroth (actually the Canaanite Goddess, Astarte) to visual appearance in the dark mirror on the Triangle of Art. The Magick of Solomon was originally released on VHS in 1996 and is still available in that format. This new DVD version has been digitally re-mastered and visually enhanced. Ten extra minutes of new material has been added, including a flim clip of O.T.A. temple operations aired on national television in 1974 showing the use of the mirror in the triangle as described in the original 1996 VHS version.C. R. Runyon, M.A. ProducerReview"...an intelligent and well-produced videotape . . . " - Richard Smoley, editor, Gnosis Magazine. (VHS version) -- Gnosis Magazine, Fall, 1996"...effective in re-stretching my beliefs on what magic can accomplish...Inspirational and empowering." Michael Peter Langevin, editor/publisher. (VHS version) -- Magical Blend Magazine, whole number 53About the ActorCarroll Runyon (Poke Runyon)holds a Masters Degree in Cultural Anthropology from California State University. He is the author of several books on the subject of magick and occultism, including the companion volume to this video: THE BOOK OF SOLOMONS MAGICK. Runyon is an initiate of an ancient Tibetan tantric order and has served as an officer in three Golden Dawn Temples. He is the founder of Americas oldest continually operating ceremonial magick lodge, The Ordo Templi Astartes (O.T.A.)and the president of The Church of the Hermetic Sciences.