Hi,
I'm planning to order this one, so I'd like to know if it is only about bizzare magick or mentalism in general.
Christos

I have Rick's book and I have never met him, nor so much as shared an email with him, unlike some other authors on this list, so these are totally my own thoughts and feelings on this book:

This book is sooooo way under priced, it is shameful! This is a must buy book. Great effects.

The book has a lot of mentalism in it, but it is the story, setting, and props that make it Haunted Magick.

I love this book and wish people would not buy it and stop asking about it because the information in this book is not theory, it is what he does. Tried, tested and proven to work. Set yourself apart and get the book.

Side note: If you are just starting out and looking for a a book of effects, pass on this book, as presentation and character are everything.

Just me.

Kevin

I can second Kevin's post. You will see very thorough routines in Haunted Magic. These will help clarify to what level it is that an engaging presentation should be thought out and crafted.

There is brilliant work within the pages of Haunted Magick!

Tom

It will also be going out of print soon so Rick can publish his new book, Occom's (sp?) Magic. I spoke with Rick over the phone and it seems as if Occom's Magic is going to be wonderful.

Time to throw the cat amongst the pigeons!
I was dissapointed with it.
Now don't get me wrong, all the routines are usable, and I do find it a very valuable book.
BUT it is not on the same par as, say, Capricornian Tales or The Practioner Journeys into Grey.
What do you all think?
I like Christian' s writing style and also the late great Eugene Poinc's.
When you pick up one of their books you know you are in for a journey to some place else, some place bizarre!!

If you had Poincian expectations you might think this book falls short...until you try the material. What you will find in Haunted is magic that will touch your participants and affect them rather strongly.

It lies somewhere between the wild tales of Poinc and "just some strong card which gets a great reaction". Some of the routines dance more toward the "Grey" and some are comfortably seated more toward the traditional. This makes for material which is accessible to any presentation style.

You will discover how to give your magic impact and meaning for your audience. These are the things which make magic memorable.

Get it!

Tom