For a somewhat elaborate theory of magic developed by practitioners (in this case of the contemporary Hermetic Tradition), I would recommend the first few pages of Whitcomb's "The Magician's Companion: A Practical Encyclopedic Guide to Magical & Religious Symbolism". St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2001. ISBN 0-87542-868-1.
Johann F.W. Hasler
Lecturer in Composition, Universidad de Antioquia (Colombia)
Religion, Culture and Society Research Group, Universidad de Antioquia
Arts and Models of Thought Research Group, Universidad de Antioquia
Doctoral Candidate, International Centre for Music Studies, Newcastle University (England)
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