High magic is both a science and an art. Its roots are ancient, but its techniques evolve and adapt to the conditions of all ages. The aim of magic is to achieve power through the awareness and manipulation of unseen forces. It concerns a wide body of doctrines and techniques, including the conjuring of spirits and nonhuman entities; the manufacture and consecration of wands, swords, talismans, and other tools of the magus; ritual divination; and the exploration of universes other than the one with which we are familiar. Drawing on the sacred and secret wisdom of practitioners of magic from around the world, The Secrets of High Magic provides the aspiring magician with clear, practical descriptions of the necessary techniques for self-initiation into these secret traditions.