Sex Magicians: The Lives and Spiritual Practices of Paschal Beverly Randolph, Aleister Crowley, Jack Parsons, Marjorie Cameron

The book explores the lives and occult practices of 12 influential practitioners of sex magic from the 19th century to the present day, focusing on their background, sexual magical beliefs, and how the practice affected their lives. It highlights figures such as Paschal Beverly Randolph, Ida Craddock, Aleister Crowley, Maria de Naglowska, Austin Osman Spare, Julius Evola, Franz Bardon, Jack Parsons, William S. Burroughs, Marjorie Cameron, Anton LaVey, and Genesis P-Orridge. The author argues that sex magic was used by these practitioners as a means to enhance and enrich their work, whether in the arts, sciences, or as spiritual leaders.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2021
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

An in-depth exploration of the lives and occult practices of 12 influential practitioners of sex magic from the 19th century to the present day.

• Delves into the backgrounds and sexual magical beliefs of Paschal Beverly Randolph, Ida Craddock, Aleister Crowley, Maria de Naglowska, Austin Osman Spare, Julius Evola, Franz Bardon, Jack Parsons, William S. Burroughs, Marjorie Cameron, Anton LaVey, and Genesis P-Orridge.

• Provides detailed accounts of the lives of each sex magician, exploring how they came to uncover their occult practice and the profound impact it had on their lives.

• Offers a captivating introduction to the occult practice of sex magic within the Western esoteric tradition, tracing its historical trajectory from its reintroduction in the early 19th century through figures like Paschal Beverly Randolph to the practices, influence, and prominent figures of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, and Genesis P-Orridge, founder of Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth.

• Focuses on 12 influential sex magicians, some renowned and others lesser-known, delving into their lives and the profound effects that the practice of sex magic had on their personal and spiritual journeys.

• Examines the motivations and purposes behind the practice of sex magic by these magicians, exploring how they viewed it as a means rather than an end, utilizing it to enhance and enrich their various endeavors, whether in the arts, sciences, or as spiritual leaders.

• Discusses the tragic and mystical aspects of the lives of individuals like Paschal Beverly Randolph, explores the enigmatic life of Ida Craddock, and delves into the iconic figures of Aleister Crowley and Austin Osman Spare, who saw sex magic as a source of artistic power and are now regarded as prophets of the chaos magick movement.

• Sheds light on other sex magicians who deployed magic for various purposes, including spiritual awakening, sexual liberation, and personal transformation.

• Provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the rich tapestry of sex magic, offering valuable insights into the complexities and profound implications of this ancient and enigmatic practice.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 153 x 230 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644111635