Not since The Confessions of Aleister Crowley has a true magician told his own story. My Life with the Spirits is a rare glimpse into the fascinating, and sometimes terrifying, sometimes hilarious world of a modern ceremonial magician. Hailed by critics as the most entertaining author in the field and one of the most widely respected members of magick community, Lon Milo DuQuette gently draws you into the introspective world of the modern magician, tickles you with hilarious observations and self - effacing confessions, then ( often the same paragraph ) slams you in the heart with breathtaking profundities. By shedding light on his own development as a person and magician DuQuette provides a beacon for aspiring magicians everywhere. paperback 190 pgs.