As an old print production artist, it pains me when I see publishers print on thin copy paper. What a shame, especially on this book. It deserves better.
THIS MY 2ND BOOK REVIEW OF YOURS (THE 1ST BEING DR RUDD''S) THAT I HAVE WATCHED & I MUST SAY I JUST LOVE YUR STYLE OF EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT THE VALIDITY OF A GIVEN BOOK IN ITS WORTH OF CONTENT BUT FURTHER MORE U ALSO EDUCATE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF A BOOK'S BINDING CRAFTSMANSHIP. U GOT MY SUBSCTIPTION!
Thanks for your reviews! I was unsure between Skinner's and Peterson's, but the fact that the latter includes Ars Notoria is very tempting. I guess I'll have to pick this one first, even if Skinner is the one to give better practical advices. I found it very interesting how different some sigils are from the Mathers version, looking more "shamanic" than I was used to.
WestCoastFoo WithSomeSkill it’s a very good podcast. The guests are often (if not always) great scholars and masters of the western esoteric tradition.
I find your reviews on Grimoires fascinating & erudite. Do we know if any of their content actually work in today's world? Do you yourself practice magic or are you just interested in the intellectual side of Grimoires and magic generally? Thank you so much for uploading these, they're a real eye opener! :)
Hi @tituscaesar. I've not tried any of the old methods, but the Gallery of Magick rituals that are based on them work very well in my experience, with minimal hassle.
The Goetia featuring the 72 princes, is pretty much for beginners. The spirits are considered to be more stable and relatively friendly to novices or the curious. The Grand Grimoire and the Grimoire Verum, on the other hand are considered To be for advanced Practitioners.
The Daemon Tarot (which is not tarot at all) consists of various daemons and descriptions of them drawn from Le Dictionnaire Infernal by Jacques Auguste Simon Collin. It was surprising to read how mild and helpful the daemons are reputed to be. I suspected the author of the Daemon tarot deck of softening the negative aspects until I heard your comments on this book at 7:30. 💗
@@FoolishFishBooks The psyche retains much, bringing it out at the most inopportune and strange times. When things get stirred up in the depths, we see it in our nightmares. I hope you're able to have sweet dreams again! 💗
brass vessel ( the pineal gland )and cast it into the sea which represents the ( subconscious mind ) the vessel. rubbing on that magic lamp represents practice and study .
I've just checked out the opening pages on Amazon. Everything I read there checks out, the guy seems to be a reliable source. He also seems to be clearheaded, and more interested in accuracy than in dark fluff/seeming edgy (not what I'd assumed from the cover, but then, he's got to sell the book, right?). I might pick up a copy.
I cannot thank you enough for these reviews. I am torn between this and Dr Skinner's version and find that I cannot choose! I am going to get both as each seems to add more value to the whole. I too listened to the recent glitch bottle podcast on the ars notoria and went straight to buy it, only to find that it costs £100 + including shipping which is insane. What a big letdown. Although the information contained in it is valuable, I hope Dr Skinner reconsiders the price.
@@FoolishFishBooks The minis look absolutely fantastic and I think is money well spent! :). I can wait for my copy of the ancient speed learning course till the price comes down to human levels. Also, if you are going to get Dr Skinner's Clavis, please get the colour version. There are 2 versions of it, one in colour and the other without. I unfortunately got the latter even though the Amazon details showed that it was the coloured version, but I love it anyway :)
@@Tubewander Thanks, I got Dr. Rudd's version. Although, why do you think this version is superior, is it because of the Angelic sigils along with the Daemonic counterparts?
thanks for showing that which should not be see until 4 months down the line, on a serious note I do thank you, now I stop finding that text and start where I should.
There’s an urban legend around this book. Having this book for what appears to be 2 years, is it really “cursed” they say owning it will bring catastrophic bad luck. Is it true in your experience, because I do want this book?
I've got the clean records, including the first draft copy. ;) I'll see if I can find a book binder to do a set in hand-stiched leather. They're gonna be free, but you have to earn them.
Did you do a video about the magical calendar yet? Very curious might be the missing piece I'm looking for 🌅😊.. just shows me how we are all working together, If you weren't doing this, 🤯...it would take me twice as long to find the books I need. Considering so much was hidden, burned and persecuted. 🎄♊🐲 Much 💖
So what if someone invoked them to say ….idk help fix things around their house? Cus I gotta a lot of cleaning to be done. Lol and maybe some remodeling.
Hello, I'm loving the channel so far. I noticed that you've done a few reviews on books from Nephilim Press. Could you do a review on the Grimiore of Tiamat? It's a very inexpensive book, at least on Book Depository. Thank you and keep up the INCREDIBLE content!
Grimoire of Tiamat? Too edgy, modern text, and written by at least one BALG member (Asenath Mason). Hard pass unless you like literally cutting yourself to evoke anything.
@@starshade7826 sorry for the late response. Is it really that bad? I've only heard of it and never really looked into it. Well thanks for the warning.
Great review, I remember that thanks to you I got the one from Dr. Skinner. I went again and try to see the Ars Notoria from Dr. skinner but the price I think is ridiculous for only that book joust because it has nicer drawing. Why do you think the price is so high for only that one? I am thinking in getting this one joust for the Ars Notoria! jaja
Yes. Could you imagine how much one would mak simply to enlarge this in, say a reusable blanket with everything, as like a premixed product we use at the hospital? I want!
@@KyHolliday2010 well is this book ok to read without committing any sin or summoning any spirit/demon? Will i go to hell if i do read the books of Solomon and some others like the grand grimoire?? I am extremely religious and just curious to know that what the "other" side really is like and what exactly is said about it evil/dark. Pls reply asap!
have you seen Hereditary? is Lesser keys the book with the most info on Paimon? if it is, there's so many editions to buy on Amazon. which is best, and the most official?
What dyou think of the recent versions sold by RWZY esoteric press ? The covers look nice and they are pretty inexpensive, but I’m not sure if these editions are good enough, thanks 🙏🏻
I had this book before. But Im planning to buy 2 of them, the lesser and the higher. I am wondering if you tried the summonung or its just for read? Also, do you believe in it?
Check out the 2 videos on my channel about my thoughts on Demons... You might find them interesting... ruclips.net/video/vQzH-99Twhc/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/hqdnWsYD8cI/видео.html
Thank you for the video, I have an important question! When I buy candles, is it fragrant or unscented? The book says to buy a candle in color corresponding to the devil...What exactly do you mean?
Great stuff Denis! I saw your comment below re. nightmares, and I was wondering if you experienced a similar effect from Dr Skinner's version? Also do you have any practical plans for these workings, and if so which version would you use? Cheers!
@@FoolishFishBooks Fair enough. Pardon the curiosity, but are you referring to the workings from 'Demons of Magick' or from their other books? In terms of my decision re. Rudd's Goetia or Peterson's Lemegeton, it looks like I'm going to have to get both now :) Thanks again Denis!
The diagrams some aren't very clear, a slight mistake in drawing them and the results will be devestating... Can you suggest another book with clear sigels?
In fact, quite a lot has been written about how important or unimportant getting the diagrams right actually is - It sems that the general consensus is that much like writing your name with different fonts, different handwriting, or different style, it makes little difference as long as the braod strokes are there, you recognise your name. Same goes with pronounciation: if someone calls out "Luck Chinna" in your direction, you're unlikely to ignore them... However, You can have a look at the diagrams as they have been re-drawn in the Gallery of Magick's "Demons of Magick" featured in this video: ruclips.net/video/vQzH-99Twhc/видео.html
3rd time I was, but i thunk ☺ if thats all... I weren't... now is again, as was. the last few have made me think about all my tool boxes, and if a hole needs drilling best known how to find the pipe work and miss it... the right tool for the jobs, and giving a lo life a leg up in life cos he dug the garden for small change. /waves (call that 4)
This is marvelous, but since you seem quite knowledgeable on the subject and i cant find any other sources, what was the method of sigil creation that was used to create the 72 keys of solomon?
This is actually something I don't know. Legend would have it that these are the signs revealed by the demons themselves, rather than 'worked out' like some of the planetary and Olympian sigils we know today.
@@FoolishFishBooks interesting. Why would a demon reveal his name to solomon willingly? Isnt that supposed to be a really important part of the demon which gives it its power?
In the testament of Solomon. Solomon is given a ring of power by one of God's high rank archangels. This ring forced the demons to be subjected to Solomon..and it's said that he employed some of them to aid in the construction of the temple
I’ve heard from someone that they used a sigil as their phone Lock Screen and that seemed to work somehow,from what I’ve heard sigils work just fine instead of seals hope this helps!😊
I am a very religious person but wanted to know if there is anything besides just the religious books and found numerous books. 1. Codex gigas 2. Lesser, greater and testament of Solomon 3. The grand grimoire 4. Satanix bible by Anton lavey And many more What do u think of these books? Are these book dangerous and dark ?? Are these safe to just read without committing a sin or summoning a demon or spirit which may harm?
I have been studying the Book of Salomon (a different version ) years ago. I have to admit the way they are written iort of getting you tricked. That is all good. However, when I saw the names of Demons on the Salomon seal, that gave me red flags. Also, the sacrifice of different animals and fresh blood for offerings give me the sense that that is coming no mess with. I never was practiced this, or it didn't cross my mind. However, while reading those books, I had vivid and evil dreams. I know other Jewish men who were living next to me. Also was studying these books, and I could see by his face he was struggling with some nighmares. But who knows ? Maybe it do not work and it's just text. However my gut's telling me not to play with regardless if it's work or not. I
I'm not quite there yet... but do have many friends in the craft who publicly and privately connect with these entities and swear by them... Myself... not quite my time... as of yet, to dabble with such 'feral' energies... but I can't say I won't ever. Blessed be. 👻
@@FoolishFishBooks It's odd given the role King Solomon plays in the Bible that his testiments were never put in. Then again I'm also someone who asks what became of the original copies of Occultic and Religious texts that were copied down by the original scribes
Foolish Fish thanks for the reply. I had a demon follow me when I was younger for being careless with some of my practices so I’m a bit more careful when dealing with demonology.
Working with demons is tricky business. It's about as cursed as the job of zookeeping is. Sounds like huge fun until you realise that careless zookeepers get their arms bitten off. Professional, careful zookeepers however get great benefits from working with animals.
I'm afraid not. To be honest with you, I'm first and foremost a collector of beautiful books. With the Veritable Key of Solomon, only the first printing had colour repros and that is no longer available. I'm reluctant to the idea of paying that kind of money for essentially a bunch of photocopies edited and bound with all the flair of an accountancy manual 😜 I think the 2 Sibley Keys I own probably cover most of the contents of the VKoS (if not more), and at least they contain IMAGES of a beautiful book (and in the case of J. Peterson's edition, actually IS a beautiful book!)... As for the commentary of the VKoS, you've probably worked out from my reviews so far that I experience Dr. Skinner's style as a string of condescending yet unsubstantiated claims, which really irritates me... So while I'm not saying I'll never get it, I think I've got much more interesting volumes in the works that are more worthy of all of our time and definitely of my money! 😉 (Oof! That was a harsher response than I'd anticipated to your perfectly reasonable question🤣 No offense meant to you or Dr Skinner, just an insight into why I don't think I want many more of Dr Skinner's books, though to my chagrin - and secret delight - Dr. John Dee's Spiritual Diaries might be unavoidable 😜)
The pre Red Wheel Weiser first edition first printing it a better issue.I do not know whether Weiser York Beach reprinted Peterson or not. It looks like Red Wheel Weiser greatly dehanced the edition. Narrow gutters, pictorial cover, the only new thing I see is Peterson's errata bound into your copy. Looks like Red Wheel Weiser spared every expense. It's like a paperback with a case around it, but that's the 21st century for us. The first edition has a dust jacket, the gutters are wider, the paper is better, and the printing is crisp. Red Wheel is not the Sam Weiser I knew in New York. The copies I have are all Weiser, York Beach. As far as Peterson's effort (Sloane 3825) goes it was best for its time, however only four manuscripts were available to him at that time. I have many gripes with Peterson's ed one is he was not completely faithful to his source in the fifth book/part. True enough as Turner's translation, but his manuscript's scribe took a different tack in his arrangement. And did not take into account Reginald Scot's contribution mentioning him only in passing. And does not mention that the content of four of the five books were already circulating in print (several in English) at the same time as the its compilation. He also gets Johann Weir's dates wrong -- the first appearance of Pseudomonarchia was 1577 in the 5th edition of de Praestigiis. Wier revised and enlarged every edition of de Praestigiis from 1563 (1st ed) until his death in 1588. There is also a German translation of the 1577 or 1583 ed (6th ed. last in his lifetime) of de Praestigiis published in 1586 that includes Pseudomonarchia. As comparing this with Skinner's effort (Harley 6483) I find Skinner's efforts overpriced and over compensated; Peterson's edition is the better of the two. I am not a fan of Golden Hoard bindings, or unnecessarily using coated paper stock; in general the bindings are fragile and the coated stock makes them unnecessarily heavy. I find Skinner's commentaries cringeworthy. Skinner rearranged some of the text, his insistence that Smart's Dr Rudd is the same as Thomas Rudd (1583-1656) the engineer is unfounded and ludicris. If you look at all the Rudd/Smart mss in the Harley collection you'll see they are all transparent plagiarisms which opens a large can of worms. And begs the question if not Rudd then did Smart invent a Dr Rudd to detract attention from his efforts. Better to argue with someone who doesn't exist, eh?
@@FoolishFishBooks You're very welcome. I forgot to mention the first first has a textured cloth case reminiscent of (alas not the same as) the older buckram bindings. I think you can still find affordable copies, I found one on the Weiser Antiquarian web site a year or so ago. Treat bookseller descriptions with skepticism Red Wheel editions are sometimes treated as the true first first; which they are not. Still if you do a lot of traveling and want something interesting and portable to read then I would go with a Red Wheel ed it will quickly get properly care worn. The pages of the first first look like glued in folded signatures (not perfect bound like a paperback) they maybe smyth sewn (like the old Dover editions) but I cannot really tell. In any event it seems studier than the Red Wheel.
I have this book. It's just medieval chemistry (alchemy). In some of the "spells" it tells you to cover your face as the fumes can kill you. Cause you know, if you mix certain elements or chemicals together the fumes can kill you. As medieval people didn't have an understanding of chemistry like we do today, they thought it the works of demons, or spirits.
It seems we need pretty books to raise ugly demons. (looking around apprehensively) Gosh, I hope they didn't hear that! Seriously I love your channel and it has proven invaluable to my occult activities.
As an old print production artist, it pains me when I see publishers print on thin copy paper. What a shame, especially on this book. It deserves better.
Does that means something.
I’m so thankful I’ve found your channel.
U finna occult and chill?
@@c12-116 haha i cried
ME TOO!
The discord is amazing.So many kind and knowledgeable people.
THIS MY 2ND BOOK REVIEW OF YOURS (THE 1ST BEING DR RUDD''S) THAT I HAVE WATCHED & I MUST SAY I JUST LOVE YUR STYLE OF EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT THE VALIDITY OF A GIVEN BOOK IN ITS WORTH OF CONTENT BUT FURTHER MORE U ALSO EDUCATE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF A BOOK'S BINDING CRAFTSMANSHIP.
U GOT MY SUBSCTIPTION!
Oh, nice! 😄❤️ I appreciate the view of confidence!
Thanks for your reviews! I was unsure between Skinner's and Peterson's, but the fact that the latter includes Ars Notoria is very tempting. I guess I'll have to pick this one first, even if Skinner is the one to give better practical advices.
I found it very interesting how different some sigils are from the Mathers version, looking more "shamanic" than I was used to.
This is definitely a good one to have! :)
PPP
Small world. I met Stephen Skinner in London many years ago. I was doing research on The Golden Dawn.
The YT "Glitch Bottle" reference is more than informative. The Dr. Stephen Skinner piece(one and two), is very well done!
What is the Glitch bottle?
WestCoastFoo WithSomeSkill it’s a very good podcast. The guests are often (if not always) great scholars and masters of the western esoteric tradition.
Thanks for another interesting book review.
I'm looking forward to your next Esoteric Saturday video
Watch "Magi: The labyrinth of magic" guys...its an anime inspired by the demons from the book of Solomon😊
Oh, cool recommendation. I'll check it out. Is it actually instructive, or is it just loosely based?
Ford bruh, I just got to this side by watching this anime you mentioned..
Bararac saika!
Nice-ce
Dude we're trying to learn Magick lol not be distracted by anime lol
I find your reviews on Grimoires fascinating & erudite. Do we know if any of their content actually work in today's world? Do you yourself practice magic or are you just interested in the intellectual side of Grimoires and magic generally? Thank you so much for uploading these, they're a real eye opener! :)
Hi @tituscaesar. I've not tried any of the old methods, but the Gallery of Magick rituals that are based on them work very well in my experience, with minimal hassle.
@@FoolishFishBooks what do you mean when you say works really well?
@@ianriot1578 results happen accurately and fast.
Very interesting and insightful thank you
The Goetia featuring the 72 princes, is pretty much for beginners. The spirits are considered to be more stable and relatively friendly to novices or the curious.
The Grand Grimoire and the Grimoire Verum, on the other hand are considered To be for advanced
Practitioners.
Does anyone still worship dagon?
The grand Grimoire who is that by?
The Daemon Tarot (which is not tarot at all) consists of various daemons and descriptions of them drawn from Le Dictionnaire Infernal by Jacques Auguste Simon Collin. It was surprising to read how mild and helpful the daemons are reputed to be. I suspected the author of the Daemon tarot deck of softening the negative aspects until I heard your comments on this book at 7:30. 💗
@@FoolishFishBooks The psyche retains much, bringing it out at the most inopportune and strange times. When things get stirred up in the depths, we see it in our nightmares. I hope you're able to have sweet dreams again! 💗
Salutations de Montréal 🍀
Merci beaucoup Foolish Fish pour un autre super vidéo. Tes analyses sont toujours très appréciées.
brass vessel ( the pineal gland )and cast it into the sea which represents the ( subconscious mind ) the vessel. rubbing on that magic lamp represents practice and study .
could you make a review on "Lucifer and the hidden demons" by Theodore Rose !
I've just checked out the opening pages on Amazon.
Everything I read there checks out, the guy seems to be a reliable source. He also seems to be clearheaded, and more interested in accuracy than in dark fluff/seeming edgy (not what I'd assumed from the cover, but then, he's got to sell the book, right?). I might pick up a copy.
Please do a Foolish Fish × The Glitch Bottle crossover podcast.
which one is the most historically accurate?
When you haven’t watched a favorite RUclipsr in a while and you hear their voice again 😊
Ooh! This is an old video! 😄 my latest ones are much more polished 😂🙏 thanks for your kind words @ultravioleypisces!
great channel!
Thank you! glad you're enjoying the content :D
I cannot thank you enough for these reviews. I am torn between this and Dr Skinner's version and find that I cannot choose! I am going to get both as each seems to add more value to the whole. I too listened to the recent glitch bottle podcast on the ars notoria and went straight to buy it, only to find that it costs £100 + including shipping which is insane. What a big letdown. Although the information contained in it is valuable, I hope Dr Skinner reconsiders the price.
@@FoolishFishBooks The minis look absolutely fantastic and I think is money well spent! :). I can wait for my copy of the ancient speed learning course till the price comes down to human levels. Also, if you are going to get Dr Skinner's Clavis, please get the colour version. There are 2 versions of it, one in colour and the other without. I unfortunately got the latter even though the Amazon details showed that it was the coloured version, but I love it anyway :)
If you can only buy one. Get the Dr. Rudd goetia. Its vastly superior.
@@Tubewander Thanks, I got Dr. Rudd's version. Although, why do you think this version is superior, is it because of the Angelic sigils along with the Daemonic counterparts?
@@rahulnair7714 yes, and because the sigils look better. The book overall has more stuff in it and just much better overall.
@@Tubewander Thanks :)
thanks for showing that which should not be see until 4 months down the line, on a serious note I do thank you, now I stop finding that text and start where I should.
There’s an urban legend around this book. Having this book for what appears to be 2 years, is it really “cursed” they say owning it will bring catastrophic bad luck. Is it true in your experience, because I do want this book?
No. Definitely not cursed. Handle with care though.
Hmm...these descriptions of daemons remind me more of what a Djinn would be described as, not a typical “Catholic” demon
Religion is BS.
@@PinkiePie45838283734666o9 how so
@@sparkallat1094 Your scriptures have been corrupted for the gain of a few.
@@acidvat3052 what that’s suppose to mean
@@sparkallat1094 That the Bible was rerewritten by men during the persecution of the Original Christians. It's now corrupted.
Thank you for the review. Blessings and abundance to you.
Please, can you make a video with the best editions of
Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers' books listed on his wikipedia english page? Thank you.
I've got the clean records, including the first draft copy. ;) I'll see if I can find a book binder to do a set in hand-stiched leather. They're gonna be free, but you have to earn them.
Interesting!
Curious whats that entail... Beyond all the copies by these other authors
I'm so glad I found this channel. I don't believe its real but super interesting
Did you do a video about the magical calendar yet? Very curious might be the missing piece I'm looking for 🌅😊.. just shows me how we are all working together, If you weren't doing this, 🤯...it would take me twice as long to find the books I need. Considering so much was hidden, burned and persecuted.
🎄♊🐲 Much 💖
So what if someone invoked them to say ….idk help fix things around their house? Cus I gotta a lot of cleaning to be done. Lol and maybe some remodeling.
Hello, I'm loving the channel so far.
I noticed that you've done a few reviews on books from Nephilim Press. Could you do a review on the Grimiore of Tiamat? It's a very inexpensive book, at least on Book Depository.
Thank you and keep up the INCREDIBLE content!
@@FoolishFishBooks I see. Hopefully your list gets well. Like I said before keep up the great work!
Grimoire of Tiamat?
Too edgy, modern text, and written by at least one BALG member (Asenath Mason).
Hard pass unless you like literally cutting yourself to evoke anything.
@@starshade7826 sorry for the late response. Is it really that bad? I've only heard of it and never really looked into it. Well thanks for the warning.
The books are there but to get them is very difficult why.but we all need to study deep and move in life.
Someone gotta make a pdf of these books because i really want these
Or you can get a job and buy one
Great review, I remember that thanks to you I got the one from Dr. Skinner. I went again and try to see the Ars Notoria from Dr. skinner but the price I think is ridiculous for only that book joust because it has nicer drawing. Why do you think the price is so high for only that one? I am thinking in getting this one joust for the Ars Notoria! jaja
Will do!jaja Thanks 😉
Well Notoria is only functional with the drawings intact.
Stubborn as I am the Goetia seems to call to me the most.Im currently buying up as much as I can on the subject,Poke Runyon material included.
Jake Stratton-Kent is the modern go-to for goêtic work. Frater Acher is a nice primer for JSK.
@@FoolishFishBooks thanks I will definitely pick those up.
what's the difference between this and the Ars Notoria, etc that series of yellow books with colour pics?
Would you happen to have a link to that poster version of the Calendarium Naturale Magicum Perpetuum that you mention in this video? Thank you!
Yes. Could you imagine how much one would mak simply to enlarge this in, say a reusable blanket with everything, as like a premixed product we use at the hospital? I want!
nice work
Who can practice those magics? Like solomonic magic requires certain authority to function right?
I own this exact edition!
I have a question about this book
@@KyHolliday2010 Shoot.
@@KyHolliday2010 well is this book ok to read without committing any sin or summoning any spirit/demon?
Will i go to hell if i do read the books of Solomon and some others like the grand grimoire??
I am extremely religious and just curious to know that what the "other" side really is like and what exactly is said about it evil/dark.
Pls reply asap!
@@spehizle is what's in it real?
have you seen Hereditary? is Lesser keys the book with the most info on Paimon? if it is, there's so many editions to buy on Amazon. which is best, and the most official?
Is this the same as the Clavis? Both say they are keys to Solomon. Different content? Worth buying both?
What dyou think of the recent versions sold by RWZY esoteric press ? The covers look nice and they are pretty inexpensive, but I’m not sure if these editions are good enough, thanks 🙏🏻
I had this book before. But Im planning to buy 2 of them, the lesser and the higher. I am wondering if you tried the summonung or its just for read? Also, do you believe in it?
Check out the 2 videos on my channel about my thoughts on Demons... You might find them interesting...
ruclips.net/video/vQzH-99Twhc/видео.html
and
ruclips.net/video/hqdnWsYD8cI/видео.html
Thank you for the video, I have an important question! When I buy candles, is it fragrant or unscented? The book says to buy a candle in color corresponding to the devil...What exactly do you mean?
Hi love your channel can you recommend a book for starters of occult
Theres are a couple 'top 10 books for...' videos on my channel you might like 😉
Great stuff Denis!
I saw your comment below re. nightmares, and I was wondering if you experienced a similar effect from Dr Skinner's version?
Also do you have any practical plans for these workings, and if so which version would you use?
Cheers!
@@FoolishFishBooks Fair enough. Pardon the curiosity, but are you referring to the workings from 'Demons of Magick' or from their other books?
In terms of my decision re. Rudd's Goetia or Peterson's Lemegeton, it looks like I'm going to have to get both now :)
Thanks again Denis!
The diagrams some aren't very clear, a slight mistake in drawing them and the results will be devestating... Can you suggest another book with clear sigels?
In fact, quite a lot has been written about how important or unimportant getting the diagrams right actually is - It sems that the general consensus is that much like writing your name with different fonts, different handwriting, or different style, it makes little difference as long as the braod strokes are there, you recognise your name. Same goes with pronounciation: if someone calls out "Luck Chinna" in your direction, you're unlikely to ignore them...
However, You can have a look at the diagrams as they have been re-drawn in the Gallery of Magick's "Demons of Magick" featured in this video: ruclips.net/video/vQzH-99Twhc/видео.html
@@FoolishFishBooks Checking it out, thank you
3rd time
I was, but i thunk ☺ if thats all... I weren't... now is again, as was.
the last few have made me think about all my tool boxes,
and if a hole needs drilling best known how to find the pipe work and miss it...
the right tool for the jobs,
and giving a lo life a leg up in life
cos he dug the garden for small change.
/waves
(call that 4)
Hmmm i was n the comments hoping for some to see paranormal related things
I have this same book myself
What are the words in the isolation circles in hebrew? It is not clear in any book on the lesser keys of Solomon I have. I have many
I just bought the kindle version, It is in Latin as Foolish Fish, I thought it was misspelled at first. I'm sorry for assuming it was misspellings.
That is not a spelling error. Compare it to the original Latin.
@@FoolishFishBooks Ohhh sorry my bad. I that it was mistakes at first. Is there anyway I can delete my comment ? Again I'm sorry.
@@FoolishFishBooks I edited my comment should be good to go!
No worries! I make plenty of mistakes too 😅
Awesome 😎, my wife put my book buying on hold. LoL
I feel your pain (and probably secret gratitude 😂)
Vou tentar baixar em português
I can only find a B&W poster of the Calendarium Naturale Magicum Perpetuum, did you find one in color?
Hello, I need the 6&7 of Moses with the key. How much and how can I get it please.
Wow
This is marvelous, but since you seem quite knowledgeable on the subject and i cant find any other sources, what was the method of sigil creation that was used to create the 72 keys of solomon?
This is actually something I don't know. Legend would have it that these are the signs revealed by the demons themselves, rather than 'worked out' like some of the planetary and Olympian sigils we know today.
@@FoolishFishBooks interesting. Why would a demon reveal his name to solomon willingly? Isnt that supposed to be a really important part of the demon which gives it its power?
@@wyattcoverdale6979 maybe unwillingly?
@@FoolishFishBooks huh. Thank you. Ive been searching all of yesterday and i couldnt find anything until i got to you. 😁
In the testament of Solomon. Solomon is given a ring of power by one of God's high rank archangels. This ring forced the demons to be subjected to Solomon..and it's said that he employed some of them to aid in the construction of the temple
Seal of david vs difference and salomon
Nice video !
I ordered Stephen Skinner's one, do you think this one is a must have once we have skinner's one ?
Thanks in advance !
@@FoolishFishBooks Alright thank you ! this is very helpful !
Have any of you done any of these rituals? To what effect.
What do you mean when you say by using them by Devine devotion ??
Hey. I own the dame edition. I wanted to know of i can use sigils of these spirits instead of seals. Is there anything that wouldn't work?
I’ve heard from someone that they used a sigil as their phone Lock Screen and that seemed to work somehow,from what I’ve heard sigils work just fine instead of seals hope this helps!😊
Another great review! I'm gonna need a bank loan for all of these great grimoires LOL
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I am a very religious person but wanted to know if there is anything besides just the religious books and found numerous books.
1. Codex gigas
2. Lesser, greater and testament of Solomon
3. The grand grimoire
4. Satanix bible by Anton lavey
And many more
What do u think of these books?
Are these book dangerous and dark ??
Are these safe to just read without committing a sin or summoning a demon or spirit which may harm?
I have been studying the Book of Salomon (a different version ) years ago.
I have to admit the way they are written iort of getting you tricked.
That is all good. However, when I saw the names of Demons on the Salomon seal, that gave me red flags.
Also, the sacrifice of different animals and fresh blood for offerings give me the sense that that is coming no mess with. I never was practiced this, or it didn't cross my mind. However, while reading those books, I had vivid and evil dreams. I know other Jewish men who were living next to me.
Also was studying these books, and I could see by his face he was struggling with some nighmares. But who knows ?
Maybe it do not work and it's just text. However my gut's telling me not to play with regardless if it's work or not.
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Would a goetic spirit ask you for blood before doing your bidding?
If so, then why?
Can u do a Halloween special with horror books, novels, coffee table , graphic novels etc if you can ?
@@FoolishFishBooks Cool :)
Yes I can
Watch : Hereditary.
You shouldn't be surprised by new subs. There is a dearth of such channels (that aren't narrated by droning, west coast-accented Americans).
I'm not quite there yet... but do have many friends in the craft who publicly and privately connect with these entities and swear by them...
Myself... not quite my time... as of yet, to dabble with such 'feral' energies... but I can't say I won't ever.
Blessed be. 👻
Black magick sigils in the electronic gadgets
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Wasn't Alester Crowley involved in translating the Lesser Key
Yes.
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It's odd given the role King Solomon plays in the Bible that his testiments were never put in. Then again I'm also someone who asks what became of the original copies of Occultic and Religious texts that were copied down by the original scribes
Does this book seriously expect me to have the ring of Solomon made out of Silver ??? The book may just be outdated.
Hahaha! Outdated is an understatement 😂
Lol!
Silver is quite cheap nowadays. Plus both it and the pentagram do look like nice accessories for less magickal moments
Aren’t those who read it cursed? That’s the only reason I’ve refused to read it thus far in my studies.
My advice is normally not to read anything that you're afraid might "curse" you. But you certainly can read _about_ it until you feel safe.
Foolish Fish thanks for the reply. I had a demon follow me when I was younger for being careless with some of my practices so I’m a bit more careful when dealing with demonology.
Sounds very sensible. Not being careful with these things is a bad idea! 😁👍
Those who don't read it are cursed.
I Heard it's cursed or is it false or only cursed if you read from it ?
Working with demons is tricky business. It's about as cursed as the job of zookeeping is. Sounds like huge fun until you realise that careless zookeepers get their arms bitten off. Professional, careful zookeepers however get great benefits from working with animals.
Good thing I don't work at a Zoo then 😊
Thanks for the content it's very informative on books that don't come up for subject matter.
Is there a book or a spirit you can call to change or help you with your own physical issue like a disease or an injury is there?
I still haven't found a version that has the name of the daemon who stole my RSA Keys,....
Donald tyson is great but more of enochian magic
Are these books giving messages same or similar to bible, quran or vedas?
Is there a review of Skinner's and Rankine's Veritable Key of Solomon in the works?
I'm afraid not.
To be honest with you, I'm first and foremost a collector of beautiful books. With the Veritable Key of Solomon, only the first printing had colour repros and that is no longer available.
I'm reluctant to the idea of paying that kind of money for essentially a bunch of photocopies edited and bound with all the flair of an accountancy manual 😜 I think the 2 Sibley Keys I own probably cover most of the contents of the VKoS (if not more), and at least they contain IMAGES of a beautiful book (and in the case of J. Peterson's edition, actually IS a beautiful book!)...
As for the commentary of the VKoS, you've probably worked out from my reviews so far that I experience Dr. Skinner's style as a string of condescending yet unsubstantiated claims, which really irritates me...
So while I'm not saying I'll never get it, I think I've got much more interesting volumes in the works that are more worthy of all of our time and definitely of my money! 😉
(Oof! That was a harsher response than I'd anticipated to your perfectly reasonable question🤣 No offense meant to you or Dr Skinner, just an insight into why I don't think I want many more of Dr Skinner's books, though to my chagrin - and secret delight - Dr. John Dee's Spiritual Diaries might be unavoidable 😜)
The Veritable Key of Solomon is a different book? From the lesser key of Solomon
The pre Red Wheel Weiser first edition first printing it a better issue.I do not know whether Weiser York Beach reprinted Peterson or not. It looks like Red Wheel Weiser greatly dehanced the edition. Narrow gutters, pictorial cover, the only new thing I see is Peterson's errata bound into your copy. Looks like Red Wheel Weiser spared every expense. It's like a paperback with a case around it, but that's the 21st century for us. The first edition has a dust jacket, the gutters are wider, the paper is better, and the printing is crisp. Red Wheel is not the Sam Weiser I knew in New York. The copies I have are all Weiser, York Beach.
As far as Peterson's effort (Sloane 3825) goes it was best for its time, however only four manuscripts were available to him at that time. I have many gripes with Peterson's ed one is he was not completely faithful to his source in the fifth book/part. True enough as Turner's translation, but his manuscript's scribe took a different tack in his arrangement. And did not take into account Reginald Scot's contribution mentioning him only in passing. And does not mention that the content of four of the five books were already circulating in print (several in English) at the same time as the its compilation. He also gets Johann Weir's dates wrong -- the first appearance of Pseudomonarchia was 1577 in the 5th edition of de Praestigiis. Wier revised and enlarged every edition of de Praestigiis from 1563 (1st ed) until his death in 1588. There is also a German translation of the 1577 or 1583 ed (6th ed. last in his lifetime) of de Praestigiis published in 1586 that includes Pseudomonarchia.
As comparing this with Skinner's effort (Harley 6483) I find Skinner's efforts overpriced and over compensated; Peterson's edition is the better of the two. I am not a fan of Golden Hoard bindings, or unnecessarily using coated paper stock; in general the bindings are fragile and the coated stock makes them unnecessarily heavy. I find Skinner's commentaries cringeworthy. Skinner rearranged some of the text, his insistence that Smart's Dr Rudd is the same as Thomas Rudd (1583-1656) the engineer is unfounded and ludicris. If you look at all the Rudd/Smart mss in the Harley collection you'll see they are all transparent plagiarisms which opens a large can of worms. And begs the question if not Rudd then did Smart invent a Dr Rudd to detract attention from his efforts. Better to argue with someone who doesn't exist, eh?
Thank you for this fascinating insight! The pre Red Wheel 1st edition sounds like the one to have... if you can find it, let alone afford it!
@@FoolishFishBooks You're very welcome. I forgot to mention the first first has a textured cloth case reminiscent of (alas not the same as) the older buckram bindings. I think you can still find affordable copies, I found one on the Weiser Antiquarian web site a year or so ago. Treat bookseller descriptions with skepticism Red Wheel editions are sometimes treated as the true first first; which they are not. Still if you do a lot of traveling and want something interesting and portable to read then I would go with a Red Wheel ed it will quickly get properly care worn. The pages of the first first look like glued in folded signatures (not perfect bound like a paperback) they maybe smyth sewn (like the old Dover editions) but I cannot really tell. In any event it seems studier than the Red Wheel.
How can I get some of the book
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Are there any risks just by owning the book and having it in your home?
Probably not, unless your a chaotic or dark person. You shouldn't feel any real negativity, unlike some of the other more obscure books.
Good question, i was thinking the same thing.
@@Tubewander those other books being?
The bling
You should get LaVey's Bible as well.
Has anyone ever actually tried actually doing these rituals? And if so what was the experience?
I personally dont have experience but my grandfather has. Its not a joke. Its not some kind of game.
I have this book. It's just medieval chemistry (alchemy). In some of the "spells" it tells you to cover your face as the fumes can kill you. Cause you know, if you mix certain elements or chemicals together the fumes can kill you. As medieval people didn't have an understanding of chemistry like we do today, they thought it the works of demons, or spirits.
Nonsense comment.
All you need is their sigil and enn.
If spine is just glued, but hard covers, cause your is not.
Where may I purchase one of these books
Links in the description 😊🙏
It seems we need pretty books to raise ugly demons. (looking around apprehensively) Gosh, I hope they didn't hear that!
Seriously I love your channel and it has proven invaluable to my occult activities.
Thank you for your kind words, @Master Blackthorn! It's a pleasure to help out, I can't resist a pretty book, regardless of its purpose 😅
@@FoolishFishBooks A man after my own heart---but stay away from my books!
Does this edition include the five books?
Yes, including the Ars Notoria which was left out of the Rudd version.
Can I summon an angel
9:55. “The Authority of the Christian”!?
Hmm... And the immediately following sentences?
Why does it include a biblical king in its name?
Solomon binded demons to his bidding
Where did you bought this book?
Links in the description as always 😋
Is it safe to read it? Just asking.
I'm afraid only you know enough about your own neuroses to be able to answer that with any certainty. Intrinsically? Yes. Subjectively? YMWV
Will i go to hell if i read these books as they haves content that is forbidden and seems dark
how many pages has it got
284