Ebook - Compleat Invocation by Kaufman & Co (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unearth the Lost Art of Bizarre Magick
Step into the shadows of magic's forgotten past with 'Compleat Invocation by Kaufman & Co.,' a monumental digital collection that resurrects a legendary and long out-of-print classic. Originally published over a decade ago as a limited two-volume hardcover set, this single, sprawling 900-page ebook consolidates every treasured issue of 'Invocation' (1-16) and 'The New Invocation' (1-36). This is more than just a compilation; it's a gateway to an esoteric tradition rarely explored in contemporary magic.
A Deep Dive into Esoteric Traditions
As eloquently described by the late Eugene Burger, 'Invocation is not your typical magic magazine. On the contrary, it is a magazine consciously Devoted to Weird and Bizarre Magick.' This collection stands as a powerful reminder to magicians that a profound, ancient, and perhaps even darker lineage of magic quietly thrives beneath the surface. It harks back to an era preceding the modern stage, where the wizard's robes held sway over tailored suits, connecting practitioners to a history that stretches beyond recorded time. 'Compleat Invocation' offers insights into effects, presentations, and philosophies that challenge conventional boundaries, providing magic for the discerning few rather than the mainstream many.
Comprehensive Content for the Serious Practitioner
Within these digital pages, you'll find a wealth of material covering strange illusions, psychological mysteries, and presentations steeped in atmosphere and narrative. Each issue contributes to a rich tapestry of knowledge, offering unique perspectives on performance, character, and the very essence of mystery. For those seeking to add depth, historical gravitas, or a touch of the genuinely unsettling to their repertoire, this collection is an indispensable resource. Its digital format ensures instant access, allowing you to delve into these arcane secrets from anywhere, at any time, unlocking a treasure trove of 'weird and bizarre magick' that has shaped an entire sub-genre of performance art.
Original Specs
This long out-of-print classic, first published thirteen years ago in two volumes in a limited edition of 300, now reappears in a single 900 page hardcover. It contains all 16 issues of Invocation and issues 1-36 of The New Invocation.
"...In case you don't already know, Invocation is not your typical magic magazine. On the contrary, it is a magazine consciously "Devoted to Weird and Bizarre Magick."...Invocation, then, stands as a reminder to magicians that there is an older magic, a deeper and perhaps even darker tradition that has quietly spread underground for centuries - banished temporarily by Robert-Houdin when he exchanged the wizard's robes for the contemporary dress of the day. This older magic stretches back in time and history far beyond the point where written records begin. ...And so Invocation gives us magic for the few and not for the many. Perhaps this is as it should be..." -From the Introduction by Eugene Burger
