Spirit Conjuring for Witches is an interesting read with both the history and a guide for spirit conjuring. I enjoyed the writing and tone of the book. I would definitely read more from this author. Not sure that I'll be conjuring but I definitely expanded my knowledge base.

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I like the unassuming approach the author used when writing this book. I wouldn't say that you have to have a lot of experience in magic usage to get the general gist of this book or put it into practise. That being said, you could also be very experienced and still find this useful.

This book not only provides an overview on the history of spirit conjuring, but breaks things down step by step and through excellent research, gives the reader a good foundation to work from in his or her own magical dealings. Rather than being another boring, basic grimoire full of old information, this book is dedicated to making the entire practise of spirit conjuring, from beginning to end, seem simple and turning it into an attainable skill.

Beyond learning from this book, I just found it interesting and entertaining. The historical examples the author used made me stop and think about the world and the changes in perception and religion that have gone on throughout the ages. I was just as involved in this book as I would have been in a good novel, not noticing that time was passing by.

If you are interested in magic and are looking for a book on conjuring to add to your personal collection, this would be a good one to grab.

This review is based on a complementary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

This week, I want to write a little bit about "Spirit Conjuring for Witches" by Frater Barrabbas. This is a heft book on spirit conjuring, if this is something you wish to incorporate in your practice I highly recommend.

Barrabbas doesn't assume you know anything about spirit conjuration, so he provides a well written guide from start to finish. He opens the book by discussing the sort of "lost art" of spirit conjuring by famous witches of days past. He believes this practice in an integral part of witchcraft history that sort of disappeared in the current trends of magick. This was an interesting chapter to read, a little over my head a bit, but well-written.

Next, the author gets to the nitty-gritty about how to prepare for spirit conjuring. What things you need to practice (like casting a circle and much more) before you should attempt to spirit conjure. He goes through some techniques, history, and nomenclature associated with the spirit world. Lots of really great info here about the hierarchy of spirits.

After you have a solid foundation, Barrabbas provides step by step, in-depth sections on conjuring spirits. He writes about how the ritual has many parts, each an important step in achieving your goal in conjuration. There is a lot of setting aside ego and work involved in this process, so it really is important to be dedicated to this work.

This is a very well-researched and thought-out guidebook. Barrabbas is an elegant writer, with an obvious mastering of this subject. At times it felt a little heavy, but in honesty it is a heavy subject. I read it out of curiosity, so I can't write about how successful someone will be using this book. The thought of actually conjuring a spirit scares me a little, but if you are willing to put in the work (and you will need several months of intense study to be successful) then this is a good tool to have in your toolbox.

Spirit Conjuring for Witches: Magical Evocation Simplified by Frater Barrabbas appears at a time when many writers, “experts,” and even movie producers issue dire warnings against communing with spirits, evil or otherwise; hence the spate of films depicting so-called Ouija-centric debacles. Frater Barrabbas , on the other hand, defies the zeitgeist and fearlessly leads his readers toward conjuring and communing with all sorts of spirits, including those he denotes as hostile.

Barrabbas does a masterful job of laying out a comprehensive, chronological method of practice that covers every possible eventuality and at the same time preserves flexibility while remaining true to tradition. He begins with the choice and the assumption of a godhead identity and the creation of a shrine. Yes: He carefully explains safety precautions throughout the book.

Barrabbas often enhances his extensive knowledge by referring to the views of Jung and Crowley as well as to other visionaries.

It is interesting that the author focuses on the solitary worker, stating that “Witches need a reason to move beyond the protective veil of their coven-based traditions to encounter the whole spectrum and geography of the Spirit World.” Those who wish to work in seclusion will certainly welcome this important aspect of the work.

One could safely say that spirit conjuring is not an activity that should be undertaken by those with little or no experience with the spiritual domain. Even though Barrabbas is careful to include safety precautions at every turn, beginners who wish to conjure spirits may do themselves well by first reading books that start with the basics, such as the author’s own previous works on ritual magic. Visiting his blog would also offer a wealth of information and advice.

With this in mind, Spirit Conjuring for Witches includes a comprehensive appendix that includes all sorts of information that will serve as scaffolding for the learning process. In the appendix is a list of angels and demons, an overview of early grimoires along with information on how to assimilate their knowledge. In addition, he includes a bibliography that lists books that would enhance the scaffolding process.

This book is not only well-written, but the author’s voice is friendly and encouraging. He speaks directly to the reader without ever becoming didactic or dogmatic. Those who wish to “Develop a magical discipline for spirit conjuration” should palace this book on the top of their wish list.

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A very interesting read. The historic research is very thorough and I particularly liked the details as to how this impacts and influences the modern practitioner. Recommended.

Spirit Conjuring for Witches made for an interesting read.

As much as I like to believe in magic, I find it hard to take witchcraft seriously. Yes, I'm one of those persons more inclined to believe that a man came back from the dead than Abracadabra. I blame it on how I was brought up. Don't get me wrong. I wish magic was true. It's just that I need to see it with my own eyes, to believe it.

Back to the book, I appreciate all the research the author put into it. It reads more like a study on magic, and I like that. I like how Frater Barrabbas tries to explain in a modern way old concepts. His language is also accessible, so this makes for an easy read.

That being said, I would like to know a practitioner's opinion on it.

I do not think I would recommend this for newcomers to the craft. I felt that this subject is more of an advanced craft skill. The resources I found in this work seemed to dumb this subject down, which could lead to terrible experiences for those not ready for such encounters.

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I found Spirit Conjuring for Witches: Magical Evocation Simplified by Frater Barrabbas to be a rather intriguing book. This book has a lot of information. I'm not initiated into Alexandrian like the author, but I do have former experience with ceremonial magick in a temple setting through other means(Golden Dawn.)
Here's what I love about this book. If you have any former experience with Ceremonial/Ritual magick , then you will be able to follow along with this book no problem. I think this stuff is pretty straight forward with the steps and interestingly, no need to be an adept or pass a certain grade/degree to do any of this work. You just need to be willing to put in the practice.
There is stuff in this book I would try out for sure, such as the 5 steps for evocation. There is also stuff in this book that I will never even consider. So be prepared to decide what your own limits are when practicing this work.