Compleat Invocation by Kaufman & Co. (Instant Download)
Description & Effect
Unearthing Esoteric Magick: The Compleat Invocation Digital Collection
Step into a realm where magic transcends the ordinary with "Compleat Invocation by Kaufman & Co.," now available as an instant digital download. This monumental collection resurrects a long out-of-print classic, originally published as a limited two-volume hardcover. Now, you can instantly access all 900 pages of profound magical knowledge, conveniently delivered to your device. This isn't your typical magic compendium; it's a deep dive into the esoteric, the bizarre, and the genuinely unsettling, meticulously curated for the discerning practitioner seeking an unparalleled magical journey.
A Legacy Reborn: Dive into Weird and Bizarre Magick
The "Compleat Invocation" is a singular repository, compiling every single issue of the revered "Invocation" magazine (1-16) alongside the complete run of "The New Invocation" (1-36). As famously described by the legendary Eugene Burger, "Invocation is not your typical magic magazine. On the contrary, it is a magazine consciously 'Devoted to Weird and Bizarre Magick.'" This comprehensive collection serves as a vital reminder that an older, deeper, and perhaps even darker tradition of magic quietly persisted for centuries, distinct from contemporary stage illusions. It’s a return to the roots, offering profound insights into techniques and philosophies that predate modern magical performance and presentation.
Beyond the Veil: For the Few, Not the Many
For those seeking more than mere tricks, "Compleat Invocation" offers an unparalleled exploration of the mysterious and the uncanny. Eugene Burger aptly notes, "Invocation gives us magic for the few and not for the many." This isn't just a book of effects; it's a philosophical journey into the heart of an ancient art form. Learn the secrets of bizarre mentalism, explore compelling historical pieces, and discover routines designed to evoke wonder and dread in equal measure. Whether you're a seasoned magician, an enthusiast of occult arts, or a student of magical history, this instant download provides an invaluable resource for expanding your understanding and performance repertoire of truly unique and powerful magic.
Original Specs
This long out-of-print classic, first published thirteen years ago in two volumes in a limited edition of 300, now reappears in a single 900 page hardcover. It contains all 16 issues of Invocation and issues 1-36 of The New Invocation.
"...In case you don't already know, Invocation is not your typical magic magazine. On the contrary, it is a magazine consciously "Devoted to Weird and Bizarre Magick."...Invocation, then, stands as a reminder to magicians that there is an older magic, a deeper and perhaps even darker tradition that has quietly spread underground for centuries - banished temporarily by Robert-Houdin when he exchanged the wizard's robes for the contemporary dress of the day. This older magic stretches back in time and history far beyond the point where written records begin. ...And so Invocation gives us magic for the few and not for the many. Perhaps this is as it should be..." -From the Introduction by Eugene Burger
