Goetic Evocation 25th Anniversary Edition by Steve Savedow
25th Anniversary Edition
Steve Savedow
ISBN 978-1-914166-15-0 (HB)
ISBN 978-1-914166-06-8 (PB)
264pp.
Details for the hardcover edition of Goetic Evocation: 500 litho printed copies, sewn bound hardback, Wibalin Black endpapers, black head and tail bands, Wicotex Toile du Marais Cerise cover, foiled on front and spine in gold.
First published as Goetic Evocation: The Magician’s Workbook Volume 2 by Eschaton Productions in 1996.
Goetic Evocation was the first (and only) workbook ever specifically designed to be used in conjunction with the popular grimoire known as The Goetia, which is the first book of The Lesser Key of Solomon. It is an efficient working manual for the ritual magician who is interested in properly practicing the system outlined in The Goetia.
Steve Savedow provides detailed instructions for the necessary preparations, as well as the actual performance of the evocations, plus thorough dissections of every portion of The Goetia and a complete explanation of the hierarchy of the Goetic spirits.
Also included are transcripts from the author’s personal records documenting nine evocations that were performed between the years of 1985 and 1987 (which feature a lengthy interrogation of the spirit Bim), and the results of his extensive experimentation.
“An in-depth practical study of The Goetia. This is an ideal handbook for anyone interested in magick who wishes to experience the art of The Goetia. Written by one obviously well versed in the mechanics of the Goetic system, it removes all the ambiguity of previous editions. An invaluable addition to any practicing magicians’ library.”
“Steve Savedow [is a] serious and dedicated practitioner who proves that spirit evocation is neither a hoax or an irrational delusion. However subjective it may be (and no serious operator will claim it is not subjective), it is one of the most remarkable and challenging adventures an intrepid explorer of the unknown can experience. I give Steve’s book five stars for reaching the summit (or the depths) — even though he took the most dangerous and difficult route.”
“For those ready to work with the 72 demons of the Lesser Key of Solomon, I would suggest that possession of a copy of this book is a must. It is concise, to the point, and full of useful guidelines for those wishing to embark on the use of a volatile magickal system. It contains a number of tables clearly presented, which lists the correspondences as well as the relevant sigils reprinted from Crowley’s original work. But this is no mere reprint, for there is plenty of additional information gleaned from the author’s practical workings and general experience.”
“Some writers have book-learning, some have actual experience - Steve Savedow is one of the few who have both. He has produced a perceptive study which should be read and re-read by anyone thinking of “meddling with the Goetia”.”
“Some writers have book-learning, some have actual experience - Steve Savedow is one of the few who have both. He has produced a perceptive study which should be read and re-read by anyone thinking of “meddling with the Goetia”.”
Steve Savedow is a native and lifelong resident of Daytona Beach, Florida. He was the owner and operator of Serpents Occult Books (1986 - 2005), specializing in rare antiquarian and hard to find occult texts. He is the author of the popular work Magician's Workbook: A Modern Grimoire (Weiser Books, 1995), which has been used as a teaching manual for several magickal orders, and also the translator of the first and only English edition of Sepher Rezial Hemelech or the Sefer Raziel (Weiser Books, 2000), a rare, valuable and important medieval qabalistic text, originally of the 11th century.
