Robert Fludd
Extracts from Robert Fludd’s works, together with an essay on his influence on the astronomer Johannes Kepler (by Wolfgang Pauli). Part of the publisher’s Western Esoteric Masters Series. Robert Fludd …
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Books
The Essential Enochian Grimoire
A detailed and practical account of Enochian magic, valuable to historians and magicians alike. It is divided into three sections: a historical overview (including an extremely useful, if brief, summary …
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Mutus Liber
The Mute or Silent Book of Alchemy. Originally published in 1677. A key alchemical text. A series of colour plates,which the artist describes as “illuminations”. The Museum has a print …
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John Dee’s Five Books of Mystery
John Dee’s own account of his researches into magic, in an edition by Joseph Peterson.
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Enochian Magic in Practice
This is exactly what one would hope – a detailed guide to practising Enochian magic, of enormous value to anyone who wants to understand this intriguing magical system.
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A Book of the Magi
The Three Kings or Magi were frequently invoked in folk magic, and this book is a detailed examination of these spells and charms, as well as the reasons for the …
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Magic and Religion in Medieval England
An investigation of the role of magic in society in the Middle Ages, looking at the kinds of magic practised and the official response. The book argues that in spite …
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Bella in the Wych Elm
Fantasy/documentary film, inspired by a Midlands legend originating from the discovery of a female skeleton in a hollow elm tree in Hagley Wood in Stourbridge in 1943. This weirdly beautiful …
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Soho Conspiracy
Film directed by Museum founder Cecil Williamson. The story centres around the efforts of Soho residents to restore a bombed church – there is possibly a connection with Museum Object …
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The Tempest
Derek Jarman’s famous adaptation of Shakespeare’s play. Some scholars argue that the character of Prospero is based on John Dee. Running time 91 minutes.
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Robert Fludd
An annotated collection of Robert Fludd’s illustrations, expressing his ideas about the Cosmos.
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Mutus Liber “Loquitur”
A complex analysis of an important 17th century alchemical work. See also Adam McLean’s A Commentary on the Mutus Liber, Museum Library id. no. 135.45 MCL 8320.
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An Introduction to the Golden Dawn Tarot
A book that goes into more detail about the background to, and interpretation of, the Golden Dawn Tarot (created by Robert Wang from cards devised by Golden Dawn member Israel …
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Gold of a Thousand Mornings
Alchemical experiments conducted in France in the mid 20th century. Full of practical detail.
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Magical Folk
A collection of essays based around various regions in Britain, America and Canada. Fascinating, detailed accounts from a wide range of sources.
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Faerie Stones
A crystal book that also draws on fairy lore – which makes a lot of sense considering the connection between fairies and the Earth. With an extensive and varied bibliography.
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A Commentary on the Mutus Liber
Detailed analysis of an important 17th century book of alchemical engravings. Part of the publisher’s Magnum Opus Hermetic Sourceworks series. Includes a picture of a man and a woman collecting …
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The Dark Lord
Certainly casts an interesting light on its subject, but is perhaps more challenging than insightful. With a very interesting Rosaleen Norton painting on the dust jacket.
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Implements of Magick
A zine of witty and dynamic illustrations based on objects in the Museum. The title on the cover is written in runes. Donated by the illustrator.
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Webster’s First New Intergalactic Wickedary of the English Language
Very funny mock dictionary, with a feminist slant. With witty illustrations by Sudie Rakusin. Donated by Jane Cox.
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