The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vampires

Vampires are the hottest topic in popular culture today. From the now classic novels of Anne Rice, to the mega- selling series by Stephanie Meyer to the hit HBO series “True Blood” based on the bestselling novels of Charlaine Harris, the undead are certainly not dead in terms of books sales. Now, those curious about the history and lore of these creatures can get up to speed in the refreshed edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vampires. It provides a detailed explanation of the origins of vampires and insight into the fascination they hold in literature and belief.

–Complete history and origins of this mythic creature
–An explanation of the various rules that vampires exist by
–A lively and exhaustive literary discussion of vampires and their importance in fiction

 

 
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Psychic Circle

Enter the realm where reality and mystery merge

The Psychic Circle™

The Magical Message Board™ and Companion Book

Open this box and embark upon a journey into yourself and beyond. Inside is all you will need to be thoroughly delighted the next time you and your “psychic circle” of friends get together for an evening of fun, surprises — and magical messages! The Magical Message Board$#153; and companion book are always ready to be consulted for problem-solving, decision-making, creative inspiration, and wisdom.

Here’s how it works:

* You may address the board alone, or with a partner
* Concentrate on your question, whether spoken aloud or not
* Touch your fingertips to The Psychic Circle’s Magical Message Indicator and watch it move across the beautifully illustrated, full-color game board as if by magic
* The indicator will come to rest through the power of your mind and beyond

On the Board are twenty key words, eleven colors, and forty universal symbols, in addition to the letters of the alphabet and the numerals 0-9. The Psychic Circle may use any of them — either individually or in combination — to create detailed and insightful answers to your every question. You will be amazed and enlightened again and again.

You are the link necessary to complete The Psychic Circle. You can experience new dimensions of reality as you develop your intuition and decision-making ability. You can connect the incredible power of your dream state to your waking mind, your inner world to the outer world, and your past and future to your present awareness.

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Ouija Board: Glow-in-the-Dark

It has always been mysterious. It has always been mystifying. And now…it glows in the dark! Just ask it a question and wait to see what answer the Mystifying Oracle will reveal to you. You and a partner sit on opposite sides of the board, with your fingers placed lightly on the message indicator. One of you will ask a question. Now concentrate very hard on the matter at hand – and wait for the indicator to move and begin to reveal the answer through its message window. Will it tell you Yes or No’ Will it give you a number or spell out an answer’ For centuries, players have brought their questions to the Ouija board. What you do with the information it reveals is between you – and the Mystifying Oracle! Game includes: Ouija board and plastic message indicator.

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OUIJA

Parker Brothers Deluxe Wooden Edition Design on wood 1967 Parker Brothers made three boards in the late 1960’s. The standard edition was similar to the board sold today. A second larger edition allowed two people to operate the Ouija more comfortably. The third edition was this special Deluxe Wooden Edition with its lovely golden finish. It came with a wood planchette.

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Secret Societies: Inside the World’s Most Notorious Organizations

Does a sinister cabal actually control international affairs? Were William Shakespeare and Abraham Lincoln secretly involved with a group founded to discover and preserve the principles of alchemy? Has an ancient mystical religion really been reduced to a length of red string that sells for a dollar an inch? Secret societies surround us, yet they often remain a mystery. Their secrecy suggests sacrilege and crime, and their loyalties stand accused of undermining the worldÕs governments. They generate fear, suspicion, andÑabove allÑfascination. From the parched wadis of the Middle East to the crowded boutiques of Beverly Hills, award-winning author John Lawrence Reynolds peels away centuries of speculation and paranoia and shines a brilliant light on organizations that have been shrouded in secrecy for ages, from the Templars and the Mafia to the Priory of Sion and Skull & Bones. He offers a smart and surprising behind-the-scenes exploration of the talesÑconfirmed and fabricatedÑthat surround the best known and often least understood secret societies.

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The Egyptian Book of the Dead

The sacred wisdom of the priests of ancient Egypt and the experiences of the soul after death: one of the most important books in Egyptian history. Includes full hieroglyphic text along with a transliteration of sounds, word-for-word translation, and a separate smooth translation.

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Nocturnal Witchcraft: Magick After Dark

Nocturnal Energies differ from those of Daylight and Witches have long known how to take advantage of Lunar Powers and the spiritual entities that prefer the darkness for particular magical operations.

This innovative book explores special techniques for working with the Night Powers and the subtle effects of dark symbols to:
Cast a Nocturnal Magick Circle
Invoke the Dark Gods and Goddesses
Skry the Night
Open the Gates to the Underworld
Cast Spells through the Dark Ether
Explore the symbolic realm of shadow, illusion, and the mysteries of the Unknown

You will learn to find your Inner Quiet, Read Minds through the Ether, Dream for Change, Create and Use Thought Forms, Alter Reality through simple Spells and Rites, and use the powers of Magnetism and Suggestion. And you will Explore the Mysteries of Death and to Speak with the Dead.

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Gothic Grimoire

As the rest of the world goes to sleep, the nightkind – those who prefer to explore the mysteries of the night – prepare for their rites. Whether you are new to the practice of nocturnal magick, or a seasoned dark mystic, this companion to the popular Nocturnal Witchcraft is sure to bring new levels of power to your nights.

Expand your connection to the dark ether and the unseen world with this collection of techniques and rituals taken directly from the author’s  personal magickal notebooks. Explore the Nocturnicon – a collection of rites designed to overcom the unique obstacles that appear in the life of the nightkind.

Commune with the Dark Gods and Goddesses of the Night with nocturnal rituals for the sabbats. Examine advanced astral workings, including astral travel, working with thoughtforms, and banishing unwanted energies and entities. Connect with the positive side of the darkness within and without as you learn.

Not for the meek, the magick you’ll encounter in these pages will help you transform yourself, and change the way you perceive reality from this night forward.

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Hunting for Witches: A Visitor’s Guide to the Salem Witch Trials

Guidebook reveals the true story of the Salem witch trials and describes more than fifty important sites you can visit today.

Take a tour through time. Find the hidden paths and places where so-called witches and their accusers walked in 1692 Salem. This book reveals the truth behind the myths and helps you locate the important houses, churches, and streets of that terrifying time. Maps, photographs, and detailed instructions for touring more than fifty sites will help you understand the Salem witch trials and the people who endured them.

Frances Hill, an international authority, answers your questions about the events of 1692 – what really happened when and where.

*MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS strips away the Halloween fantasy surrounding the witch trials.

*THE TRUE STORY uncovers what really happened in fascinating detail.

*WHERE TO GO AND HOW TO GET THERE exactly locates each important site linked to the witch trials and events surrounding them.

*Featuring over fifty illustrations, photographs, and maps.

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The Necronomicon

In the past 31 years, there has been a lot of ink – actual and virtual – spilled on the subject of the Necronomicon. Some have derided it as a clumsy hoax; others have praised it as a powerful grimoire. As the decades have passed, more information has come to light both on the book’s origins and discovery, and on the information contained within its pages. The Necronomicon has been found to contain formula for spiritual trans-formation, consistent with some of the most ancient mystical processes in the world, processes that were not public knowledge when the book was first published, processes that involve communion with the stars.

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