Introduction “Show me one point on the Universe and I shall move the Earth!” Arquimedes This sentence quoted by Franz Bardon on Initiation Into Hermetics was always one of my old mentor’s Magnus Sarmarx favorite sentences, and he quoted it…
Introduction I recently had the privilege of interviewing Gilberto Strapazon, an accomplished occultist and author with nearly 50 years of experience exploring diverse magical traditions. Born in Brazil, Gilberto has dedicated his life to studying the occult through direct experimentation,…
I read today a conversation in a Facebook group with several answers to the question, “Why is self-mastery essential to success in Magic?” As I reflected, I realized it could make an interesting short article. The first thing to examine…
A curated guide to André Consciência’s work on Perseus: interviews, guest posts, course conversations, Franz Bardon material, soul mirror practice, elemental magic, evocation, ceremonial magic, neo-shamanism, theurgy, books and structured training. Begin with the interviews and orientation pieces, then move…
Perseus Arcane Academy has built a large archive for students of Franz Bardon, including long-form interviews, practical essays, student stories, course discussions, and supporting material on IIH, PME, KTQ, the soul mirror, evocation, Kabbalah, body-based training, and Hermetic practice. This…
The matter of one’s “First Evocation” has been a hot topic since at least “Students of Franz Bardon”, although with scarce material. To compensate, I will address the theme in two ways: one not exemplar at all, which is how…
Introduction I wanted to do a new post on Dr Peter Duchemins new arrivals at Perseus. The Ibis System and Realist Astral Travel. So please read on to get a full introduction to all of Peters offerings. A few years…
Perseus Arcane Academy — Course Prospectus 2025–2026 Course Prospectus · 2025–2026 Perseus Arcane Academy ✦ A complete guide to the teachers, courses, curriculums, and pathways of Perseus Arcane Academy — across Hermeticism, Quabbalah, internal arts, magic, alchemy, Tarot, neo-shamanism, and…
Sample Chapter Panic Magic Chapter 1 The following is the first chapter of my book Panic Magic, published by Star Lore Publishing. It’s about a traumatized magician who performs at increasingly larger venues until his performances attract nefarious enemies, and…
Introduction Back when I was training within The Order of Michael’s Grail, the Grand Initiator told me once that each grade, corresponding to a sphere, holds a different formula of magical equilibrium. To this day, I sometimes think of this,…
