My Life W/the Spirits By Lon Milo Duquette Options

"In this text, Lon Milo DuQuette takes readers into the sometimes terrifying, sometimes hilarious world of the modern ceremonial magician. Laced with self-effacing humour, his confessions, insights, and profundities contain a body of technical information on magick."

Has anyone here read this book and willing to comment on its accuracy in the world of the ceremonial magician? There is much mention in the reviews I have read of the book being so funny and hilarious--but is it too much so?--is it realistic?

Thanks in advance.

I have a copy, actually. Brilliant book. I've never met the man, although I'd really like to. It's not only worth reading for the autobiographical aspects, but for good pointers on how to whip your inner demons and make them work for you. In a lot of ways it's a story of how he grew to be a man--probably 20 years too late, but better late than never. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I love the instance of him conjuring the fire wand and the water main breaking outside and flooding the street. I've had similar instances happen, although none quite as dramatic! And I've done the 'accidentally break new equipment' bit. Not fun.

It's definitely worth reading. Since most of it is personal experience it really can't be objectively verified, but it's still a good read. There's quite a bit of basic theory in there too. If you've never read any of his other works, this is a good introduction, and it's how I got introduced to them, so...

You won't regret buying it at all.