Magical theory and practice

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Magical Theory and Practice is the broadest book section in the catalog: practical magic, spells, rituals, and witchcraft history drawn from dozens of traditions at once. A basics-of-magic book sits here next to Hoodoo, Mexican brujeria, Celtic and Norse magic, Slavic witchcraft, and modern author-built systems.

The neighboring book sections each cover their own system — Tarot, astrology, spiritual development, or Ukrainian mythology. This one gathers applied technique itself: how to run a ritual, build a spell, or set up protection, regardless of which tradition it comes from.

What ties these books together — the grimoire

The word «grimoire», the umbrella term for books of practical magic, comes from the Old French «grammaire» — «grammar». It originally referred to any book written in Latin, inaccessible without a specialized education.

By the 18th century in France, the word had settled into meaning specifically magical texts, and it entered English in the early 19th century alongside a rising interest in occultism following Francis Barrett's «The Magus» in 1801. Ever since, a grimoire has meant any book of practical magical instruction, whatever tradition it comes from.

The Key of Solomon and 72 demons — a classic grimoire

One of history's best-known grimoires is the Lesser Key of Solomon, compiled by an anonymous author in the mid-17th century from far older material, though authorship is traditionally attributed to King Solomon.

The text's first part, the Ars Goetia, catalogs seventy-two spirits summoned through ritual. Researchers trace most of the material back to Johann Weyer's 1577 «Pseudomonarchia Daemonum» and other late-medieval sources.

This history shows a grimoire's typical fate — the text gathers and recombines much older material, and attributing it to a legendary figure gives it weight. The same approach to systematizing spirits and symbols underlies the modern demonology reference books in this section.

What kinds of books the section carries

Traditions are many, approaches to practice differ. A few examples appear in the table.

Book type	Catalog example	What it offers
Historical overview	«A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult», «A History of Witchcraft»	Context and chronology of traditions
Practical spellbook	«The Book of Spells», «The Practical Witch's Spell Book»	Ready rituals and formulas for a specific goal
A single region's tradition	Hoodoo, Mexican brujeria, Celtic, Norse, Slavic magic	Practice within one specific cultural tradition
Themed area of practice	moon, elemental, money, protection magic	Work focused on one specific theme or intent
Demonology reference	«The Dictionary of Demons», «Pandemonium»	Systematized spirits and symbols

Price depends on volume and edition — from 495 hryvnias for a compact edition to over 4,000 for a large reference volume.

Choosing a book by direction of practice

For a first introduction to practical magic, a compact introductory spellbook or basics-of-magic title fits.

If a specific cultural tradition draws you in — Hoodoo, brujeria, Celtic, or Slavic magic — pick an edition dedicated to that tradition rather than a general collection.

For work on a single theme, protection or money magic, say, a themed edition focused on that one goal fits best.

A consultation can suggest where to start

The section holds dozens of traditions and approaches — a consultant can help narrow the choice down to a specific interest.

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Help putting together a set of books across several traditions or themes at once.

Books on magical theory and practice at Artifacts of the Vedun get bought by beginners and practitioners with years of experience alike. Price depends on edition — from 495 hryvnias for a compact book to several thousand for a large reference volume. If you're unsure which tradition or theme to start with, a consultant can advise in chat before you order.

Questions about magical theory and practice books

How does this section differ from Tarot or astrology books?

This section gathers general applied technique — spells, rituals, and protection — while Tarot and astrology each have their own separate systems and their own catalog sections.

Can practice start without prior background?

Yes, compact introductory editions explain the basics step by step, with no prior preparation needed.

Are demonology reference books meant for beginners?

They're mostly reference volumes for systematizing knowledge, so it's more comfortable to start with an introductory spellbook and add a reference title later.