Al G. Manning - "The Magic of New Ishtar Power"

Not quite sure about what is true and what is myth when the things goes to this book from Al G. Manning.
I mean, I have already heard that this is one of the best books on magick ever written. It is higly well quoted, and the only things that I read about it is that it is "good", and "creepy".



On the "creepy" issue, I think it is worth paste a record of someone who applied the techniques described on this book regarding the Ishtar seal:

"(...) There is a pattern for drawing an "Ishtar Power Star" which is basically a magical seal. It's creepy -- the thing actually generates heat! I drew one and could feel it even when my hand was just passing it over to erase the pencil marks. The book also focuses a lot on chakras, which I didn't used to really believe in, but actually the book explained it in a way that makes sense and actually does seem to get results -- like I found my heart chakra was really badly blocked, and that's the chakra you need to open to improve things like money, progress, and other things. Once I got that done I started getting a lot of business. "

Well.. it sounds quite intriguing, huh...?

Anyway, If someone here tries it - or has already experience with it - please, tell us!!

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Michael W. Ford - "Maskim Hull: Babylonian Magick" + Videos

Maskim Hul is a complete grimoire of Tiamat-centered magick, pre-luciferian sorcery developed from authentic Mesopotamian clay tablets.

The grimoire outlines the cultures of ancient Mesopotamia and the theological foundations of their time. Babylonian cosmic structure and the Enuma Elish are explored and presented in a modern interpretation. Tiamat, Kingu and the 11 Chaos-Monsters created by Tiamat are explored, their functions, manifestations and how they survived and existed in the pantheon of Marduk, Ea and the other gods. The gods, demons and evil spirits of Mesopotamia are presented along with Cuneiform sigils and documentation of their use in sorcery. The extensive Invocations of the Gods, Hymns and the entire foundation of authentic Kassapu-practice of ancient Babylon is offered in a concise manner. 

The grimoire is founded and dedicated to the Seven Sebitti or Maskim, the "Seven Evil Gods" or rebels along with Lamashtu, Lilith are presented in a plethora of rituals and their names of calling. The Serpent Gods of fertility, Ishtar revealed as a form of Tiamat (from pantheon sources) and the rites of necromancy and the Black Flame (Melammu) is presented as a source of Tiamat-Darkness and upheld by Nergal. Illustrations by Marchozelos and old sources, Maskim Hul is to re-define modern magical practice and the theology of the spiritual-rebel.

Bonus of two videos included where the Maskim Hul is discussed by Michael W. Ford and Adam Iniquity during a conversation. The videos are introduced by Michael and are presented in two part discussion about initiation and application of concepts, considering the foundation of Luciferian Ideology and the significance of balance in darkness and light.

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