The magical system of Abramelin the Mage is known from a unique 15th centurymanuscript preserved in the Bibliotheque de lArsenal in Paris. In it, Abraham ofWurzburg, a cabalist and connoisseur of magics, describes a tour that he made ofthe then civilized world, visiting sorcerers, magicians and cabalists,estimating their powers and virtues. The high point of Abrahams travels wasfound in a small town on the banks of the Nile, where he encountered the greatmagician Abramelin, whose complete system of magic Abraham sets out in detail.What resulted is a complete course in ceremonial magic (both white and black),which the student can pursue on their own. 268 pgs.