Grimoire magicians have always conjured their spirits to work a variety of sorceries; but along with putting their extant arcane tomes to work they have also attempted to conjure spirits to bring them even more secret works of occult wisdom and magical operations. Magical practitioners of the early modern British Isles also had a particular set of spirits they called up to deliver books of magic: the ghosts of the dead.

In this class, contemporary cunning-man and historian of magic Dr Alexander Cummins presents a survey of pre-modern operations experimenting with where the conjuration of spirits to deliver grimoiric texts and techniques meets the folk necromancy of working with tutelary shades. 

Along with offering a grounding in the practices of early modern grimoiric magic and an awareness of pre-modern British ghostlore and ghost history, this class’s investigation and analysis enriches our understandings of when, how, and why ghosts have been deliberately conjured, as well as a deeper appreciation for the techniques of conjuring spirits to deliver magical knowledge and spiritual power.

This class-bundle includes:

• An illustrated lecture of two-hours duration

• The accompanying lecture slide-deck

A full table of contents of the lecture itself runs:

• Mr Culpeper’s Ghost(’s Book)

•  Helpful Shades & Spectral Familiars

• Delivery via the King of the Dead

• Azazel & Answers-in-Dream

• Dannel’s Ghost & Currier

• Preparing & Receiving a Liber Spirituum  

• Patrons: King Solomon & St Cyprian

• Scot’s Haunted Dreaming-Bundle

By purchasing this class recording, you agree that you understand that no part of the material dictated or provided throughout the duration of the presentation may be reproduced, distributed, or used in any other form (neither electronic nor mechanic, including photocopies and recordings), without the direct and written consent of the instructor, Dr Alexander Cummins.