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# The Black Arts (50th Anniversary Edition): A Concise History of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology, Alchemy, and Other Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages

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The Black Arts (50th Anniversary Edition): A Concise History of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology, Alchemy, and Other Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages [Cavendish, Richard, Horowitz, Mitch] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Black Arts (50th Anniversary Edition): A Concise History of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology, Alchemy, and Other Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages

Review: Good Book. Don't Take is Seriously :-) - I originally purchased this book in 1972 so that I could have the title on my bookshelf as a little joke. Shortly thereafter I quit smoking and, substituting one habit for another, began to read voraciously. Cavendish was devoured in the ensuing feeding frenzy, poor fellow, and (Hey Presto!) the volume was considerably tastier than I had exepcted. _The Black Arts_ is light enough to entertain, and scholarly enough to satisfy. Consider it a survey course in the occult, with particular (but not exclusive) emphasis on the 19th Cenury social aspects. It provides insights into the likes of Yeates, Doyle and Eliot as well. Cavendish does not promote any of the traditions, but he does report them and he relates them to one another. I emerged from the book edified if not enchanted. Thereafter I pursued the casual hobby of collecting and reading Victorian and Edwardian occult classics - many of which were available in the same kind of bookstore where I found Cavendish. While not believeing any of the nonsense described, I was nevertheless (ahem!) charmed by those who did believe, and enjoyed their mad ravings. Alas, some decades later, a business associate recommended _Foucalt's Pendulum_ by Umberto Eco. Cavendish proved as much a prerequisite for Eco as Eco proved an antidote for Cavendish. The whole thing seems so decadent now, but then it was so enjoyable for so long. Ahh well... (Yawwwwwwwn!) I recommend this book. Just don't take it seriously. OK?
Review: Good - Love this book, although not sure how accurate it is..

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #129,363 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #198 in New Age Mysticism (Books) #269 in Occultism #381 in Magic Studies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,198) |
| Dimensions  | 5.95 x 0.95 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | Anniversary |
| ISBN-10  | 0399500359 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0399500350 |
| Item Weight  | 12.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 373 pages |
| Publication date  | January 17, 1968 |
| Publisher  | Tarcher |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Book. Don't Take is Seriously :-)
*by L***O on January 30, 2007*

I originally purchased this book in 1972 so that I could have the title on my bookshelf as a little joke. Shortly thereafter I quit smoking and, substituting one habit for another, began to read voraciously. Cavendish was devoured in the ensuing feeding frenzy, poor fellow, and (Hey Presto!) the volume was considerably tastier than I had exepcted. _The Black Arts_ is light enough to entertain, and scholarly enough to satisfy. Consider it a survey course in the occult, with particular (but not exclusive) emphasis on the 19th Cenury social aspects. It provides insights into the likes of Yeates, Doyle and Eliot as well. Cavendish does not promote any of the traditions, but he does report them and he relates them to one another. I emerged from the book edified if not enchanted. Thereafter I pursued the casual hobby of collecting and reading Victorian and Edwardian occult classics - many of which were available in the same kind of bookstore where I found Cavendish. While not believeing any of the nonsense described, I was nevertheless (ahem!) charmed by those who did believe, and enjoyed their mad ravings. Alas, some decades later, a business associate recommended _Foucalt's Pendulum_ by Umberto Eco. Cavendish proved as much a prerequisite for Eco as Eco proved an antidote for Cavendish. The whole thing seems so decadent now, but then it was so enjoyable for so long. Ahh well... (Yawwwwwwwn!) I recommend this book. Just don't take it seriously. OK?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by T***S on July 7, 2025*

Love this book, although not sure how accurate it is..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As advertised
*by B***W on October 28, 2025*

As advertised

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