Magic, White and Black
OR
The Science of Finate and Infinite Life

CONTAINING PRACTICAL HINTS FOR STUDENTS OF OCCULTISM

BY
FRANZ HARTMANN, M. D.

COPYRIGHT, 1890


Franz Hartmann (22 November 1838 - August 7 1912 [1]) was a German physician, theosophist, occultist, geomancer, astrologer, and author of esoteric works.
He was considered one of the most profound authors and mystics of his time. Unfortunately, his work was later not in favor with the Nazis, who burned many of his books, some not surviving to this day. He died on August 7, 1912, having dedicated his later life to helping others find the Truth.

Dr. Hartmann's philosophy was molded by his experience with the mediums and occultists with whom he had contact. He saw that a way of living based on virtue, energy conservation, and common sense was essential for protecting oneself when venturing into the unknown waters of the interior world. He also soon found that the only knowledge worth having was the knowledge of one's own self, and this was also found in the inner realm.

This inspiring book has been recommended to others for decades and has become a classic in the field of magic, metaphysics and spirituality.


In the author's words:

MAGIC, white and black, was originally written at a time when I imagined that it was possible by means of intellectual efforts to bore a hole through the veil that covers the
mystery of the spirit, and the favor with which the first three editions have been received I attribute to the generally prevailing curiosity of obtaining a knowledge of spiritual things without having to pass through the slow pro-
cess of becoming spiritual oneself. As it has been decided to bring out a new edition, I have attempted to remedy its most conspicuous faults, and to make such improvements as were suggested by a more extended experience.
In this new shape I can conscientiously recommend it to my American compatriots, and to all who are interested in the study of occultism.

Contains 308 pages.