{"title":"Carl Abrahamsson","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarl Abrahamsson is a distinguished author whose explorative works delve into the realms of magic, psychology, and personal enlightenment. His writings often serve as a guiding light for those on a quest for self-discovery and empowerment. Whether you’re seeking to understand the esoteric aspects of life or looking for inspiration to enhance your personal development, Abrahamsson’s books provide insightful perspectives and practical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAnton LaVey and the Church of Satan\u003c\/em\u003e, he examines the life and legacy of the founder of modern Satanism, offering a detailed look into an often misunderstood philosophy. For those intrigued by the practice of magic and its practitioners, \u003cem\u003eMeetings with Remarkable Magicians\u003c\/em\u003e presents fascinating encounters and insights from leading figures in the magical realms, promising to inspire and challenge conventional thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource Magic\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a transformative journey, unlocking the inherent magical potential within. Abrahamsson’s works are indispensable companions for anyone looking to enhance their personal development through unique and thought-provoking lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Carl Abrahamsson's collection to embark on a transformative journey of self-help and personal growth, enriched with profound wisdom and magical insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anton-lavey-and-the-church-of-satan-by-carl-abrahamsson-9781644112410","title":"Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn intimate exploration of the life, philosophy, and lasting occult influence of Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes never-before-published material from LaVey, including transcripts from his never-released “Hail Satan!” video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShares in-depth interviews with intimate friends and collaborators, including LaVey’s partner Blanche Barton, his son Xerxes LaVey, and current heads of the Church of Satan, Peter Gilmore and Peggy Nadramia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProvides inside accounts of the Church of Satan and activities at the Black House, personal stories and anecdotes from the very colourful life of the Black Pope, and firsthand explanations of key principles of LaVey’s philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his creation of the infamous Church of Satan in 1966 and his bestselling book \u003cem\u003eThe Satanic Bible\u003c\/em\u003e in 1969, Anton Szandor LaVey (1930-1997) became a controversial celebrity who basked in the attention and even made a successful career out of it. But who was Anton LaVey behind the public persona that so easily provoked Christians and others intolerant of his views?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the privileged few who spent time with the “Black Pope” in the last decade of his life, Carl Abrahamsson met Anton LaVey in 1989, sparking an “infernally” empowering friendship. In this book, Abrahamsson explores what LaVey was really about, where he came from, and how he shaped the esoteric landscape of the 1960s. The author shares in-depth interviews with the notorious Satanist’s intimate friends and collaborators, including LaVey’s partner Blanche Barton; his son, Xerxes LaVey; current heads of the Church of Satan, Peter Gilmore and Peggy Nadramia; occult filmmaker Kenneth Anger; LaVey’s personal secretary Margie Bauer; film collector Jack Stevenson; and film historian Jim Morton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbrahamsson also shares never-before-published material from LaVey himself, including discussions between LaVey and Genesis P-Orridge, and transcribed excerpts from LaVey’s never-released “Hail Satan!” video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding inside accounts of the Church of Satan and activities at the Black House, this intimate exploration of Anton LaVey reveals his ongoing role in the history of culture and magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46647144841452,"sku":"9781644112410","price":39.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10028433482773.jpg?v=1752237741"},{"product_id":"meetings-with-remarkable-magicians-by-carl-abrahamsson-9781644118481","title":"Meetings with Remarkable Magicians","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unconventional memoir of a man immersed in magic and the occult\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplores the author’s extensive connections with infamous occultists and organizations, including Genesis P-Orridge and Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth, Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan, and the Ordo Templi Orientis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetails the underlying occult impulses and magical experiences guiding the author’s artistic journey, his experiences in psychedelic culture and the punk subculture, and his experimentation with sex magic, occulture, and sigil magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to live a life as an occultist? There may be no single answer, but for Carl Abrahamsson, it has entailed work in music, art, and film as well as deep engagement with renowned occult figures and organizations for more than 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrating the possibilities of a life infused with magic, Abrahamsson reflects on his decades spent in the company of some of the most unconventional thinkers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He reveals his involvement with psychedelic culture, the punk subculture, and numerous occult figures and organizations, including Genesis P-Orridge and Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth, Anton LaVey’s Church of Satan, the Ordo Templi Orientis, and a branch of the American Golden Dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterwoven with his occult experiences and meetings with infamous practitioners of magic, Abrahamsson describes his evolution as a multidisciplinary artist, always imbuing his diverse artistic practice with a developing occult philosophy. He also details his ongoing efforts to disseminate the occult arts via publishing companies like Psychick Release, Looking Glass Press, Edda Publishing, Trapart Books, and the occultural journal \u003ci\u003eThe Fenris Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e—as well as fieldwork in Tibet, Nepal, and India through the Institute of Comparative Magico-anthropology. Through each encounter and reflection on the magical, shamanic, and mystical practices that structured his own life, Abrahamsson illuminates how it’s possible to experience a life of wisdom and miracles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeetings with Remarkable Magicians\u003c\/i\u003e by Carl Abrahamsson invites readers into a world where magic becomes a profound part of daily life, offering insights into the journey of an individual constantly seeking the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650894844140,"sku":"9781644118481","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10089143482773.jpg?v=1752320715"},{"product_id":"source-magic-by-carl-abrahamsson-9781644115015","title":"Source Magic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource Magic\u003c\/em\u003e by Carl Abrahamsson offers an exploration of how magic can be found within all human activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbrahamsson provides a “magical-anthropological” tour from ancient Norse shamanism to the modern magick of occultists like Genesis P-Orridge. He delves into how human beings are naturally attracted to magic and how this attraction can be corrupted by both religious organisations and occult societies. Furthermore, the text examines magic as it relates to psychedelics, Witchcraft, shamanism, pilgrimage, Jungian individuation, mortality, and the literary works of Beat icons like Burroughs and Gysin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the dawn of time, magic has been the node around which all human activities and culture revolve. As it entered the development of science, art, philosophy, religion, myth, and psychology, magic retained its essence: the belief in a dynamic connection with all other forms of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the source magic that flows beneath the surface of culture and occulture throughout the ages, Carl Abrahamsson invites readers on a “magical-anthropological” journey from ancient Norse shamanism to modern magick. He examines the consequences of magical practice and how the attraction to magic might be corrupted by religious organisations and occult societies. Abrahamsson also illustrates how the positive effects of magic are instinctively grasped by children, who naturally view the world as magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author discusses magic and occulture in relation to psychedelics, Witchcraft, shamanism, Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth (TOPY), and the panic rituals of the Master Musicians of Joujouka in Morocco. He also considers psychological individuation processes, literary \"magical realism,\" and the cut-up technique of Beat icons such as William S. Burroughs and Brion Gysin. Additionally, Abrahamsson explores the psychological similarities between poet Ezra Pound and magician Austin Osman Spare. He reflects on the Scandinavian Fenris Wolf as a mythic force and the enrichment brought by personal pilgrimages. The book further examines the philosophy of German author Ernst Jünger, the magical techniques of British filmmaker Derek Jarman, and the paramount importance of accepting our own mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from over 30 years of experience in the fields of occulture and magical anthropology, Carl Abrahamsson explores ancient and modern magical history to uncover the source magic that connects us all, bridging past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651550859500,"sku":"9781644115015","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10054483482773.jpg?v=1752360514"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/carl-abrahamsson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}