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On Aging
Oh my god, do you remember how powerful you used to be? How everyone loved you, or hated you, but never ignored you? Remember how your life used to be neck deep in epic adventures, and everything was incredible?And now… Continue reading
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On “Thelema” (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love my True Will)
“Do what thou Wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Love is the Law, Love under Will.” Seldom since Biblical times has a more misinterpreted set of words been written. Purportedly originating with Francois Rabelais, the notion of… Continue reading
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The Magical Legacy of Osama bin Laden
“I’m going to do something to you no man should ever do – I’m going to take away your enemy.”Mikhail Gorbachev to Ronald Reagan Ding dong, the witch is dead? The whole world is abuzz today about the death… Continue reading
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Magical Qualities I – A Mage is Clever
The war that had lasted for nearly ten years was ending this day. The challenge had been laid down, and it was very clear. The two magicians had agreed to meet at a clearing, in the woods near where they… Continue reading
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Magical Qualities II – A Mage is Truthful
“I always tell the truth. Even when I lie.” – Tony Montana Once upon a time there was a young man, a purveyor of magical items. Magicians came from all around to buy the wonderous creations displayed on his… Continue reading
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On Power
Sometimes I sit and muse on the world. I consider its conditions and its residents and the various happentracks the future may take. I compare its current state with the vision of the world I want to create, and I… Continue reading
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Why Magic Fails
In the science of physics, Work is done when the proper force is applied to the proper object in the proper manner. Any failure of force, application or object results in no Work being done. In the art of Magic,… Continue reading
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Are You a “Real Magician”?
It’s late. Really late. Tonight was a pretty good night, and you’re driving home in the dark in a great mood. Nobody else on the streets. Favorite song on the radio. Life is good. Suddenly you see a little way… Continue reading
