Magicians: An Investigation of a Group Practicing Black Magic

The Magiciansdescribes the experiences of the author, a sociologist-anthropologist, who spent six months as a participant observer in a black magic group. In the book, this California-based national secret magical and religious group is called the "Church of Hu", though it has become nationally known as the Temple of Set. Members of the group, mostly from the well-educated middle class, consider themselves an elect and seek to develop themselves magically to achieve power. The Magicianslooks at the group's beliefs, attitudes, and values, and shows how its focus on power and magic affects the members in everyday life. The book also discusses the dynamics involved in the search for power and considers the danger to society of groups using black magic to achieve power.Graham Scott, Gini is the author of 'Magicians: An Investigation of a Group Practicing Black Magic', published 2007 under ISBN 9780595433629 and ISBN 0595433626.