QUOTE(Ashnook @ Oct 19 2006, 05:20 AM)
While most would agree with reading Modern Magick first, I would disagree. Modern Magick seems more like a beginners manual than a beginner's "how to." Though, I certainly reccomend both books. And yes, Konstantinos's later works are best to be avoided IMHO.
I do agree that Modern Magick is a beginers manual, but from my perspective it's a good refresher for seasoned Magicians as well. I also think it could help to avoid any pitfalls that may be encountered following some of the new quick start up "how to's" manuals out there. Kinda like rereading Book Four, you might find something new each time. I also took the question by daniel22 to mean that he was looking for advice about a good book of where to begin learning evocations. I could recommend older books, but DMK's writing style is easier to understand without all the archaic references and gives time for developement that is necessasary, and understanding of those older text. I would also read Nero's post: First steps in CM, Where do I begin? And I'm in total agreement with palindroem's point of view. Redhand (IMG:
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This post has been edited by redhand: Oct 19 2006, 05:03 PM