Magic, the occult, the mystical-is there anything behind those words? If there is, is it anything beyond horror-movie cliches? People the world over have always known and interacted with these hidden forces. But in our culture, there are very few ways to sort out truth from nonsense.

In this book, Richard Smoley, an expert on the occult, delves into the world of mind power, magic, suggestion, and the realms of the unseen. He speaks simply and clearly, in common-sense terms, about these mysterious forces, how they can work for you, and what you need to avoid. This trip through unseen worlds could be most exciting adventure of your life, and possibly the most important, as you learn about:

Meditation

The Colors of Magic

The Life Force

The Astral Light

Thought Power

Prophecy

Psychic Powers

Astrology

The Tarot

Ghosts, Angels, and Spirits

Life after Death

Evil

Witchcraft and Satanism

Atlantis and Lost Civilizations

The Last Judgment

The Kingdom of God

Healing

Reincarnation

The Brotherhood

Psychedelics and Spirituality

Quest: Journal of the Theosophical Society

and former editor of Gnosis: A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions. He has published eleven books, including Forbidden Faith: The Secret History of Gnosticism; Inner Christianity: A Guide to the Esoteric Traditions; and Supernatural: Writings on an Unknown History. He has spent over 40 years studying the world’s mystical traditions