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Hoodoo has a long standing and well documented position in our American History. The roots of these African traditions were described as early as the 1800s. We owe a debt of gratitude to these authors, many of whom were African American themselves. The works of Alice Bacon, Charles Chestnutt, Stewart Culin, Daniel Davis, Julien Hall, Lafcadio Hearn, Leonora Herron, Thaddeus Norris, Mary Alicia Owen, Sallie M. Park, and Louis Pendleton have preserved a tradition and a history that might have been lost. Whatever our opinions on their methods or beliefs, the body of work produced by these authors in the 19th century provide us with a noble and respectable view of the traditions of our families and our country. We can say with pride and certainty that Hoodoo has roots!

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BOOKS ON ROOTWORK AND MAGICK:
OCCULT SPELL BOOKS AND PRACTICAL GRIMOIRES:

6th and 7th Books of Moses attributed to Moses  
Originally published in 1945; this is a facsimile reprint.
This is an anonymously edited 1940s compilation from The Weimar Bible, a Mediaeval grimoire attributed to Moses (author of the first 5 books of the Bible). The attribution is spurious, needless to say, but the material itself is fascinating. Included are the "seals" of various angelic, planetary, and infernal spirits, often used in European and African-American folk-magic. See also the 8th, 9th, and 10th Books of Moses. 182 pages, trade paperback.
(See our listing of seals where many of these are available separately, printed on parchment paper.)
$5.00
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8th, 9th, and 10th Books of Moses edited by Henri Gamache; attributed to Moses  
Originally published in 1945; this is a facsimile reprint. The renowned folk-magic scholar Henri Gamache collected this material from Mediaeval Coptic and Syrian grimoires that were attributed to Moses, the ancient leader of Israel. Then he wrote a lengthy preface in which he linked African tribal beliefs to ancient Jewish and Egyptian religions and sought to prove that Moses was "The Great Voodoo Man of he Bible," a remarkable thesis that foreshadowed the magical African Cultural Nationalism novels of Ishmael Reed (such as "Mumbo Jumbo") by several decades. See also the 6th and 7th Books of Moses. 106 pages, trade paperback. 
$6.00
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Amulets: Sacred Charms of Power, S. Paine
The first comprehensive illustrated study of the use of amulets around the world and throughout history. Explores not only the substances and symbolism from which amulets derive, but also the people and objects they protect. Explains the differences between and the purposes of amulets, talismans, charms, and fetishes. All over the world and throughout history amulets have offered protection against negative forces, whether witchcraft, the evil eye, enemies, sickness, or accidents. Intricately beautiful or starkly simple, they come in an astonishing variety of guises: from stones, shells, and seeds, through animal tails, teeth, and claws, to beads, mirrors, needles, and bells.
$29.95
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Amulets & Talismans for Beginners, Webster
Richard Webster shows you step-by-step how to make and use the most effective talismans. He provides a dictionary of lucky charms from acorns to wishbones. He discusses protective amulets from around the world, particularly those that ward off the evil eye. Then he shows you how to create, charge, purify and empower your own personal talismans for a variety of purposes from attracting love to winning a court case.
$12.95
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Amulets, Talismans, Magical Jewelry, Koltuv
What little treasure do you wear or keep in your pocket or bag that you have to have with you all the time? Why does it make you feel good, lucky, or safe? Find out here! Barbara Black Koltuv takes you on a journey of understanding---a virtual treasure hunt for amulets, talismans, and magical jewelry. Lavishly illustrated in full color, this book holds a valuable cache of intriguing images and information about the creation, use, and meaning of amulets, talismans, and magical jewelry. Learn what they have done for generations of spiritual seekers. The Second Commandment of the Old Testament forbids the making of idols to represent God.
$24.95
BOO-GRI-ANTM

Black and White Magic attributed to Marie Laveau;
actually by "Bivins, N.D.P."  
Orig. pub. circa 1925 by the Crackerjack Drug Store, NOLA; this is a 1991 reprint.
The attribution to the famed 19th century New Orleans cult figure Marie Laveau is obviously spurious, but the real author was incredibly well-versed in New Orleans style hoodoo. Although hidden behind the cryptic role of an "editor," the author "Bivins N.D.P." was an outstanding root worker with a background in the Spiritualist Church movement, and the book is filled from cover to cover with traditional hoodoo magic spells for almost any condition.
64 pages, trade paperback.
$7.00
BOO-GRI-BAWM

The Black Pullet
anonymous; the French "translator" [& possible author] was "A.J.S.D.R.L.G.F."  

Orig. pub. late 1700s; this is a 1972 English-language edition, reprinted in 2000.
A fabulous classic of talismanic and treasure-seeking spell-work, "The Black Pullet" has long been accepted by both Appalachian and African-American conjurers, and -- under the title "Gallina Negra" -- is also popular in Mexican brujeria and in Santeria. 80 pages, trade paperback.
$13.00
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Body Guards: Protective Amulets, D. Morris
Illustrated throughout with photographs from the author's own collection, this guide traces the traditions and mythology behind over 100 of the most common amulets. Animal magic; rock of ages; plant power; heaven help us; word for word; body parts; eye to eye; helping hands; safe as houses.
$29.95
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Book of Magical Talismans (contains synopsis of The Black Pullet)
compiled by Elbee Wright  
Orig. pub. circa 1700s; modern scrap book by Elbee Wright.
Those who practice invocatory magic will find much useful information in The Black Pullet, an anonymous classic of talismanic spell-work that has long been accepted by both Appalachian and African-American conjurers, and -- under the title Gallina Negra -- is also popular in Mexican brujeria and in Santeria. This modern edition, pasted up by Elbee Wright from the 1918 translation of Arthur Edward Waite, fills the need for copies of a very rare work, and also presents a random "cut-and-paste" or "scrap book" survey of the history of talismans.  40 pages, trade paperback.
$7.00
BOO-GRI-BOMT

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic
This is a great reference for those that wish to enter the world of gemstone, crystal and metal magic and a must for anyone that needs a reference on this subject. The description of each mineral or metals mystical properties are clearly described in enough detail to let you know what is is best suited for. Cunningham also includes a quick-reference summary that is set up in a logical and easy-to-use format. Paperback, 240 pgs.
$14.95
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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
Do you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their innate powers? If you don't have Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs calls it "…an essential reference book by students of herbalism and magick alike … Scott's personable charm touches every page… I highly recommend this book." And Jeanne Rose, famous author of books on herbs and developer of an herbal course says "I love books like this … It is accessible, easy to read, and with its encompassing index (all too often neglected), simple to use as well." Over 200,000 people already have this book and use it frequently.
$14.95
BOO-GRI-CEMH

A Century of Spells by Draja Mickaharic  
Orig. pub. 1985; this is a reprint from 2001
This is one of the best and most popular spell books ever written on contemporary folk-magic, incorporating spells from many different cultures, with full instructions by one the most respected contemporary authors in the field. A great occult book for beginners. 160 pages, trade paperback.
$14.95
BOO-GRI-CENT

Charms, Spells, and Formulas by Ray T. Malbrough  
Originally published in 1986; this is the 23rd printing, 2000. Basic spell-casting presented in the author's unique synthesis of old-time Louisiana hoodoo and Neo-Pagan Seax-Wicca traditions. Contains simple recipes for oils and incense, plus numerous complete spell rituals and instructions on working with dolls.  172 pages, trade paperback.
$8.00
BOO-GRI-CSAF

Encyclopedia of Natural Magic, J. M. Greer
Natural magic is the ancient and powerful art of using material substances - herbs, stones, incenses, oils, and much more - to tap into the hidden magical powers of nature, transforming your surroundings and yourself. Not just a cookbook of spells, the Encyclopedia of Natural Magic provides an introduction to the philosophy and ways of thought underlying this system. It also gives detailed information on 176 different herbs, trees, stones, metals, oils, incenses, and other substances.
$16.95
BOO-GRI-EONM

Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils by Anna Riva  
Orig. pub. 1990; this is a revised edition reprint, 2000. Over 550 of the most popular commercially-prepared condition oils are listed, with synonyms for those available from different manufacturers. This is not a formulary with recipes for making oils -- rather it names the oils and tells you how to use each one by including many short spells, chants, prayers, and combinations for fixing up mojo hands. 176 pages, trade paperback.
$8.50
BOO-GRI-GOSE

Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic, hardcover by Catherine Yronwode 
Originally published in 2002.
From the proprietor of the Lucky Mojo Curio Company comes the most thorough, complete, and authentic book on how roots and herbs are used in traditional African-American folk magic. 500 herbs, roots, minerals, and zoological curios are listed, along with their scientific names, so you will know exactly what to harvest or buy from an herb dealer. Included are an amazing 750 spells, formulas, mojo hand combinations, and candle rites, all given in workable, practical detail. Medical usages for many of the herbs, supplementary botanical notes, a series of cross-indexes listing herbs by the magical conditions for which they are recommended, plus 50 beautiful black and white illustrations of herbs and vintage herb packaging round out this informative reference volume. There is no other herb encyclopedia like this one. This is the book to get if you are working traditional conjure and herb magic. If you order from Lucky Mojo, cat will inscribe your copy to you. 224 pages, cloth bound.
$39.95
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Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic, paperback by Catherine Yronwode 
Originally published in 2002.
From the proprietor of the Lucky Mojo Curio Company comes the most thorough, complete, and authentic book on how roots and herbs are used in traditional African-American folk magic. 500 herbs, roots, minerals, and zoological curios are listed, along with their scientific names, so you will know exactly what to harvest or buy from an herb dealer. Included are an amazing 750 spells, formulas, mojo hand combinations, and candle rites, all given in workable, practical detail. Medical usages for many of the herbs, supplementary botanical notes, a series of cross-indexes listing herbs by the magical conditions for which they are recommended, plus 50 beautiful black and white illustrations of herbs and vintage herb packaging round out this informative reference volume. There is no other herb encyclopedia like this one. This is the book to get if you are working traditional conjure and herb magic. If you order from Lucky Mojo, cat will inscribe your copy to you. 224 pages, trade paperback. 
$14.95
BOO-GRI-HHSC

Key-of-Solomon-the-King-(Clavicula-Salomonis)-book-cover Key of Solomon the King (Clavicula Salomonis)
edited by S. L. MacGregor Mathers  
Orig. pub. circa 1450; 1888 redaction by Mathers.
This is one of the most famous of the various "books of seals" used to invoke the powers of planets, angels, spirits, and demons. MacGregor Mathers was a founding member of the Order of the Golden Dawn and this book is widely used by European-style ceremonial magicians and hermeticists as well as by African-American conjurers. 160 pages, trade paperback.
(See our listing of seals where many of these are available separately, printed on parchment paper.)
$14.95
BOO-GRI-KOSK

  Legends of Incense, Herbs & Oil Magic by Lewis de Claremont
Orig. pub. circa 1935; facsimile reprint. A strong influence on 20th century hoodoo practices, this collection of tidbits by Lewis de Claremont integrates European and African-American traditions in presenting information about the basics of magical spell-work involving roots, herbs, talismans, sachets, oils, and incense. 96 pages, saddle-stitched. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
$17.00
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The Magic Candle by Charmaine Dey  
Originally published in 1982; this is a facsimile reprint. After Henri Gamache's "Master Book of Candle-Burning," this is our next-most requested title on candle magic. The two make a great set or pair, as each covers slightly different aspects of the work of dressing, fixing, and setting lights, doing altar work, and casting magic spells with candles. Dey provides a handy guide to the employment of novelty and image candles in practical work. 64 pages, trade paperback.
$7.00
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  Magical Formula for Successful Prayer, Strabo $5.00
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Magical Power of the Saints: Evocation & Candle Rituals by Reverend Ray T. Malbrough  
Originally published in 1998; this is the original edition.
The best modern occult book on New Orleans style Catholic-Spiritualist work, in which prayers and petitions for luck, love, and other conditions are addressed to the Saints through candle rituals. Contains a wealth of illustrated information on the subject.
227 pages, trade paperback.
$11.95
BOO-GRI-MPOS

The Master Book of Candle Burning by Henri Gamache 
Originally published in 1942; this is a revised 1998 reprint.
The classic text on hoodoo candle burning in the pre-Santeria era; covers everything you need to know about colour symbolism, figural candles, dressing candles, altar layouts, etc. The author was beyond doubt the best early 20th century writer on hoodoo.
96 pages (plus ads), trade paperback.
$7.50
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Rootwork, Tayannah Lee McQuillar $10.00
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Secrets of the Psalms by Godfrey A. Selig 
Originally published in Pennsylvania in the 1700s; this reprints a circa 1940 edition, 9th printing, 2000.
Here is an unusual and provocative item -- a Jewish kabbalistic work, translated from old Hebrew texts by a German-born mystical Christian author -- and marketed extensively to the African-American community through ads in black-owned newspapers such as the Chicago Defender. Each Psalm is prescribed for a different condition, from ending slander and drunkenness to drawing money and luck. Among Christian hoodoos, burning "condition" incense while reciting the Psalms is very popular. All 150 Psalms (King James Version) are included in the book for easy reference. 88 pages, saddle-stitched.
$6.00
BOO-GRI-SOPS

Spiritual Cleansing by Draja Mickaharic 
Originally published in 1982; this is a 2004 reprint.
A fabulous collection of recipes for Eastern European and Afro-Caribbean Catholic herb baths, floor washing rites, and egg magic to rid the home of curses and protect family members from the evil eye.
96 pages, trade paperback.
$12.95
BOO-GRI-SPCM

Voodoo and Hoodoo by Jim Haskins 
Originally published in 1978, reprinted in 1999.
Ignore the title and the cover illustration; this book is about hoodoo, not voodoo, and it collects Southern conjure lore observed by the author during the 1960s-70s. If you are looking for an introduction to hoodoo from a modern urban black perspective, you will really enjoy this journalist's examination of his "roots." Because of a few serious botanical errors in the otherwise exemplary text, we enclose a one-page errata flyer with every copy at no charge.
228 pages, trade paperback.
$12.00
BOO-GRI-VAHH


BOOKS ABOUT DIVINATION :

Complete Book of Fortune Telling
"The Complete Book of Fortune Telling" has been reprinted many times over the years, under a variety of title variations and from an assortment of publishers (e.g. as "The Complete Book of Fortune" circa 1936, printed and bound in Great Britain by Greycaine Limited, and as "The Complete Book of Fortune" published in 1994 by Bracken Books). It is ALWAYS good, well-received by the public, and an excellent introduction to the many forms of divination it describes. This edition has the benefit of a sturdy hardcover binding ornamented by a nice-looking dust-wrapper, which cannot be said of all earlier editions.
$13.00
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Introduction to Tarot by Susan Levitt
Introduction to Tarot $18.00 by Susan Levitt  Originally published in 2003. A comprehensive guide that will help you learn about the tarot and how to do tarot reading, this beautiful four-color book is richly illustrated and offers detailed explanations of both the Rider-Waite-Smith and Crowley-Harris-Thoth decks, the two best-selling tarot decks of all time. The lay-flat binding and wide format makes it a perfect companion to refer to as you lay out and learn more about your tarot cards. Highly recommended. 225 pages, trade paperback.
$18.00
BOO-DIV-ITTL

Playing Card Oracles Divination Sourcebook $19.95
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Palmistry Quick & Easy, Peter Havel $12.95
BOO-DIV-PAQE

Palm Reading for Beginners, R. Webster
When you have finished Palm Reading for Beginners, you will be able to look at anyone's palm (including your own) and confidently and effectively tell them about their personality, love life, hidden talents, career options, prosperity, and health. This step-by-step guide clearly explains the basics of this 2,600 year old science, as well as advanced research conducted in the past few years on dermatoglyphics.
 
$12.95
BOO-DIV-PARB

Pictorial Key To The Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite
Originally published in 1910; this is a modern facsimile reprint. The best known and best selling introductory work on the use of the occult tarot cards for divination and fortune telling, with pointers toward their further use in spiritual training. A real help to those who want to learn how to read tarot in questions of love, money, and luck. 340 pages, trade paperback.
$8.00
BOO-DIV-PKTT

Predictions Library: Dreams by David V. Barrett
Predictions Library David Barrett Originally published in the 1990s. The Predictions Library consists of 6 fact-packed mini-books by David Barrett covering the basics of divination according to many of the most popular systems. Learn dream meanings and dream interpretation, how to read handwriting (graphology), the numerological meanings of names, palm reading, casting runes, and tarot card reading in this series of handy matching guides. Each book is a hardcover with a dust-wrapper and is heavily illustrated. Despite their small size, these six books are filled with interesting historical information, beautiful full colour illustrations, and, best of all, practical explanations of how to tell the future. They make great little gifts, too! 62 pages, 5" x 6 1/2" hardcover with dustwrapper.
$8.95
BOO-DIV-PLDB

Predictions Library: Graphology by David V. Barrett
Predictions Library David Barrett Originally published in the 1990s. The Predictions Library consists of 6 fact-packed mini-books by David Barrett covering the basics of divination according to many of the most popular systems. Learn dream meanings and dream interpretation, how to read handwriting (graphology), the numerological meanings of names, palm reading, casting runes, and tarot card reading in this series of handy matching guides. Each book is a hardcover with a dust-wrapper and is heavily illustrated. Despite their small size, these six books are filled with interesting historical information, beautiful full colour illustrations, and, best of all, practical explanations of how to tell the future. They make great little gifts, too! 62 pages, 5" x 6 1/2" hardcover with dustwrapper.
$8.95
BOO-DIV-PLGB

Predictions Library: Numerology by David V. Barrett
Predictions Library David Barrett Originally published in the 1990s. The Predictions Library consists of 6 fact-packed mini-books by David Barrett covering the basics of divination according to many of the most popular systems. Learn dream meanings and dream interpretation, how to read handwriting (graphology), the numerological meanings of names, palm reading, casting runes, and tarot card reading in this series of handy matching guides. Each book is a hardcover with a dust-wrapper and is heavily illustrated. Despite their small size, these six books are filled with interesting historical information, beautiful full colour illustrations, and, best of all, practical explanations of how to tell the future. They make great little gifts, too! 62 pages, 5" x 6 1/2" hardcover with dustwrapper.
$8.95
BOO-DIV-PLNB

  Predictions Library: Palmistry by David V. Barrett
Predictions Library David Barrett Originally published in the 1990s. The Predictions Library consists of 6 fact-packed mini-books by David Barrett covering the basics of divination according to many of the most popular systems. Learn dream meanings and dream interpretation, how to read handwriting (graphology), the numerological meanings of names, palm reading, casting runes, and tarot card reading in this series of handy matching guides. Each book is a hardcover with a dust-wrapper and is heavily illustrated. Despite their small size, these six books are filled with interesting historical information, beautiful full colour illustrations, and, best of all, practical explanations of how to tell the future. They make great little gifts, too! 62 pages, 5" x 6 1/2" hardcover with dustwrapper.
$8.95
BOO-DIV-PLPB

Predictions Library: Runes by David V. Barrett
Predictions Library David Barrett Originally published in the 1990s. The Predictions Library consists of 6 fact-packed mini-books by David Barrett covering the basics of divination according to many of the most popular systems. Learn dream meanings and dream interpretation, how to read handwriting (graphology), the numerological meanings of names, palm reading, casting runes, and tarot card reading in this series of handy matching guides. Each book is a hardcover with a dust-wrapper and is heavily illustrated. Despite their small size, these six books are filled with interesting historical information, beautiful full colour illustrations, and, best of all, practical explanations of how to tell the future. They make great little gifts, too! 62 pages, 5" x 6 1/2" hardcover with dustwrapper.
$8.95
BOO-DIV-PLRB

Predictions Library: Tarot by David V. Barrett
Predictions Library David Barrett Originally published in the 1990s. The Predictions Library consists of 6 fact-packed mini-books by David Barrett covering the basics of divination according to many of the most popular systems. Learn dream meanings and dream interpretation, how to read handwriting (graphology), the numerological meanings of names, palm reading, casting runes, and tarot card reading in this series of handy matching guides. Each book is a hardcover with a dust-wrapper and is heavily illustrated. Despite their small size, these six books are filled with interesting historical information, beautiful full colour illustrations, and, best of all, practical explanations of how to tell the future. They make great little gifts, too! 62 pages, 5" x 6 1/2" hardcover with dustwrapper.
$8.95
BOO-DIV-PLTB

Reading Tea Leaves by a Highland Seer
From time immemorial, humankind has tried to unocver the meaning of divining the future. While druids followed the stars and Greeks sought counsel from the Oracle at Delphi, the "spae-wives" of the Scottish highlands found the answers to life in the tea-leaf patterns in their cups. Lines of dust meant journeys, swans foretold of love, and snakes warned of disaster. These and other symbols were passed down from generation to generation. This work reproduces the writings of an anonymous Scottish seer who recorded the secrets of the ancient art of reading tea leaves, including an alphabetical list of the various signs and their meanings. It features illustrations of sample cups, and their interpretations show how to weave and balance the symbols together, transforming a cup of tea into the voice of the Fates. The book combines that manuscript with modern writings on the history and philosophy of foretelling the future.
$12.00
BOO-DIV-RETL

Simple Fortune Telling with Tarot Cards $16.95
BOO-DIV-SFTT

Tea Cup Reading by Sasha Fenton, paperback
Originally published in 2000; this is a 2002 edition. This wonderful "Quick and Easy Guide to Tasseography" is the best modern book on the subject of telling fortunes by tea leaf reading according to traditional Scottish, English, and Irish methods. It also teaches how to read coffee grounds in the Eastern European style. Profusely illustrated with images of tea-leaf and coffee ground symbols, it gives the time-honoured meanings for the images, along with historical overviews of tea and coffee, including their social impact and some of their medical uses. If you need just one book on tasseography, to get you started reading tea leaves for friends and clients, this is the one. It is fun, upbeat, informative, and completely accurate with respect to the "old ways" of fortune telling in a teacup. 142 pages, trade paperback.
$12.95
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Tea Cup Tales Tea Leaf Reading McWhorter $9.95
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Yoruba Domino Oracle by C. G. y Poenna
Clearly explains the Yoruba tradition of using dominos for divination. Nothing on this divination tradition has ever been published in English. Describes how to give a domino reading, the meanings of each domino and how to read combinations. Provides instructions for prayers and offerings to enhance your "fate".
$12.95
BOO-DIV-YO-DO

  Zingara Fortune Teller, paperback $8.00
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BOOKS ON THE FOLKLORE AND SOCIOLOGY OF MAGIC:

Black Magic by Yvonne Chireau, paperback
Black Magic looks at the origins, meaning, and uses of Conjure--the African American tradition of healing and harming that evolved from African, European, and American elements--from the slavery period to well into the twentieth century. Illuminating a world that is dimly understood by both scholars and the general public, Yvonne P. Chireau describes Conjure and other related traditions, such as Hoodoo and Rootworking, in a beautifully written, richly detailed history that presents the voices and experiences of African Americans and shows how magic has informed their culture. Focusing on the relationship between Conjure and Christianity, Chireau shows how these seemingly contradictory traditions have worked together in a complex and complementary fashion to provide spiritual empowerment for African Americans, both slave and free, living in white America.
$23.95
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Conjure-in-African-American-Society-by-Jeffry-Anderson Conjure in African American Society: by Jeffrey Anderson 
Orig. pub. 2005, this is a 2007 paperback copy, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
From black sorcerers' client-based practices in the antebellum South to the postmodern revival of hoodoo and its tandem spiritual supply stores, the supernatural has been a key component of the African American experience. Jeffrey E. Anderson unfolds a fascinating story as he traces the origins and evolution of conjuring practices across the centuries. What began as a mixture of African, European, and Native American influences within slave communities finds expression today as a cultural power that has profoundly touched the arts, black Christianity, and American society overall. This books contains brief mention of catherine yronwode and the Lucky Mojo Curio C., so as a special, we offer copies of this book that have been SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, JEFFREY ANDERSON. 272 pages, softcover.
$22.95
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Conjure Times Black Magicians Stage Magic
A lively, interesting, carefully researched look at a unique aspect of African-American history and culture that introduces the lives of black magicians, beginning with Richard Potter, "America's First Negro Magician," son of a plantation owner and a slave. Using black-and-white reproductions of playbills, advertisements, woodcuts, and period photographs, the history of the minstrel show and vaudeville is discussed as part of the development of theatrical magic shows. Slavery, racial discrimination, and segregation are discussed as part of the social history surrounding the lives of the performers profiled. The authors note that personal information on many performers was difficult to find, and the gaps help readers understand how much African-American history has been lost. Descriptions of popular trademark tricks are highlighted in boxes in each chapter. Budding magicians will find this book appealing, and it will be a great addition to African-American history collections.
$16.95
BOO-FLS-CONJ

Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston, paperback
Orig. pub. 1935, foreword by Arnold Rampersad, afterword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Best known for her novels, the African-American author Zora Neale Hurston was also a folklorist, and in this book she examines hoodoo as it was practiced in New Orleans and Florida during the 1920s and 30s. The first half of the book contain folktales; the second half is filled with rituals, spells, and formulas, plus personal accounts of root doctors like The Frizzly Rooster and Kitty Brown, from whom she learned her work. 310 pages, saddle-stitched.
$13.50
BOO-FLS-MAMH

Not-In-Kansas-Anymore-by-Christine-Wicker Not In Kansas Anymore: A Curious Tale of How Magic Is Transforming America
by Christine Wicker 

Orig. pub. 2005, this is a first edition copy, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
Christine Wicker is a former religion reporter for the Dallas Morning News and the author of the highly acclaimed national bestseller about contemporary spiritualism, "Lily Dale: The True Story of the Town that Talks to the Dead." In this book she tours magical America, visiting vampires, hermetic occultists, elves, and several hoodoo rootwork practioners, including catherine yronwode and nagasiva yronwode, the co-owners of The Lucky Mojo Curio Co.; and Dr. Christos Kioni, co-host and producer of The Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour Radio Show. If you have ever wondered about the lives of modern day conjure doctors, this book provides the closest thing to a personal visit. Written with deep insight and a sly sense of humour, and focussing on hoodoo more that other systems of magic, "Not In Kansas Anymore" is a rare glimpse behind the scenes of today's sorcerers, spiritual consultants, witches, and wizards. As a special, we offer copies of this book that have been SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, CHRISTINE WICKER.

We also provide a Free Online Subject Index to Not In Kansas Anymore: A Curious Tale of How Magic Is Transforming America by Christine Wicker. 275 pages, hardcover with dust jacket. $24.95

$24.95
BOO-FLS-NIKA

LUCKY DREAM BOOKS FOR LOTTERY PLAYERS:

aunt-sallys-policy-dream-book-cover Aunt Sally's Policy Players Dream Book by Aunt Sally (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1890; this is a facsimile reprint of a 1920s ed. A curiosity of hoodoo gambling magic, the text consists of four separate lists of objects and situations found in dreams with interpretations and lucky numbers for playing Policy, an illegal (and now obsolete) "numbers" game once popular in the black community. Old spiritual supply labels and blues songs often contain coded messages expressed in numbers from this book. Also included is a 19th century French divination system called the Oraculum or Book of Fate. There are interpretations and number picks for all dreams. 128 pages, trade paperback.
 
billy-bing's-dream-book-cover Billy Bing's Dream Book by Billy Bing (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1951; this is a 22nd edition 1994 reprint. This is the most stripped-down and condensed of all the old-time dream books. Not much to look at, it is set apart from the others because it also contains material on lottery or lotto rundowns and work-outs, methods of number selection that do not rely on the symbolic divination of dreams. The two betting systems -- dream interpretation on the one hand and lottery rundowns and work-outs on the other -- are almost never mixed, so this is a convenient bridge between hoodoo based dream lore and numerology-based "system betting." 48 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$3.00
BOO-DRM-BBDB

  Fu Futtam's New Startling Facts Occult Dream Book $5.00
BOO-DRM-FFUT

h.-p.-dream-book-cover H. P. Dream Book by Professor Uriah Konje (pseudonym of Herbery Gladstone Parris)  
Orig. pub. 1926; this is a facsimile reprint dataed 1980. The second-most-popular dream divination book of the 20th centry (after Aunt Sally's) was the H.P. Dream Book by "Prof. Uriah Konje," a pseudonym of the African American author and publisher Herbert Parris (hence the "H.P." of the title). Three-digit lucky numbers lists include Holidays, 66 pages of dreams (without interpretations), letters of the alphabet, 5 pages of ladies's names, 5 pages of gentlemens's names, natural events, days of the week, months of the year, body parts, garments, states, territories, and cities of the USA, and two mportant messages addresed "To the Black people of the World" and "To All Oppressed people of the World."  96 pages, saddle-stitched booklet. 
$5.00
BOO-DRM-HPDB

  Hunches by Lloyd Kenyon Jones $7.00
BOO-DRM-HUNC

kansas Kansas City Kitty Dream Book by Kansas City Kitty (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1930s; this is a facsimile reprint. What sets this dream book apart is the cute artwork on the covers and internal pages. Sections include a 1 page introduction, 12 pages of birthday horoscope numbers, 88 pages of dream keywords, 14 pages of women's names, and 12 pages of men's names. There are no interpretations for the dreams, just sets of number picks. The pen and inck drawings -- depicting scenes in an African American barbershop, lunch counter, small-town neighborhood, and church -- contain lucky nubers attached to almost every surface, so you can bet what you see, and as Rev. I. Doolittle says: "Brethren and Sisters, If ... you MUST play 'em, BOX 'EM."! 128 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$5.00
BOO-DRM-KCKD

  Mystic Dream Book by Anonymous $3.00
BOO-DRM-MDBK

madam-fu-fu's-lucky-dream-book-cover Madam Fu-Fu's Lucky Dream Book by Madam Fu-Fu (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1945; this is a reprint of the "Successful Up-Dated Edition" circa 1965 This book contains 64 pages of dream keywords with several three-digit numeral combinations for each, plus a predictive interpretation, 12 pages of "Monthly Suggestions" and "3-5-7 Selections;" 1 page of "Monthly Super Specials for 3-5-7 Races;" and a 1 page "3-5-7 Mutuel Race Calender.'" Tucked in between are many other lists, including "Occupation," "Your name is Your Fortune," "Clothing," "Deck of Cards," "Months of the Year and Birth Stones," "Days of the Week," "Holidays," "If You Attend," "Automobiles," "Dream Book Numbers," "Lucky Zodiac Birthday Horoscope [sic] Numbers and Lucky Days," "'Fast Luck' Specials," "Things You See and Hear," and "Hunches."  96 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$3.00
BOO-DRM-MFFL

  National Dream Book $5.00
BOO-DRM-NATL

rajah-rabo-pick'em-dream-book-cover Pick'Em Dream Book by Rajah Rabo (pseudonym of Carl Z. Talbot)  
Orig. pub. circa 1950s; this is a facsimile reprint. This dream book is unique in that the Pick'Em system consists of 104 pages of lists of dream keywords with 9 consecutively-numbered selections for variations on the image. The 10th number in the set, deemed a "Special," is picked to play on designated days of the week. The dreams are given interpretations and forecasts. There are also 5 pages of women's names, 4 pages of men's names, and 12 pages of monthly number picks. 128 pages, saddle-stitched booklet. 
$5.00
BOO-DRM-PEDB

rajah's-lucky-number-dream-book-cover Rajah's Lucky Number Dream Book: Pick-Em for Hits by Rajah Stanley (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1978; this is the "26th Successful Updated Edition," In addition to 70 pages of dream numbers with no interpretations, there is a 1 page introduction; 11 pages of men's and women's names, 1 page of "Weather Numbers;" 1 page of for "Days-of-the-Week, "Stanley's Best Bet," "Months of the Year," and "First Week of Month;" 2 pages of "Holidays," "Birthstone," "Waterfalls of the U.S.,"Dams of the U.S.," "Rivers of the U.S.," and "Good Luck Numbers;" I page of "Stanley's Lucky Forecast;" 1 page of "Signs of the Zodiac;" 1 page of "Occupation;" 1 page of "Things You See and Hear;" 1 page "If You Cannot Remember Your Dream;" and 5 pages introducing the post-modern number system wherein a few 3-digit combos in VERY LARGE NUMERALS are accompanied by cryptic phrases. 96 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$3.00
BOO-DRM-RLND

rajah-rabos-5-star Rajah Rabo's 5-Star Mutuel Dream Book by Rajah Rabo (pseudonym of Carl Z. Talbot)  
Orig. pub. 1932; this is a facsimile of the 1941 revised ed. This famous lottery dream book contains 46 pages of dream keywords. There are no interpretations for the dreams, just sets of 3-digit number picks. In addition to the dream numbers, there are 17 pages of numbers for ladies' and gentlemen's names, 1 page of leading jockeys's names (of the 1930s!), 3 pages of names of race horses (also from the 1930s), names of Harlem clubs, birth years (last number is 1934), and weekdays, 2 pages of month numbers and "Harlem Hunches" (things you might see), 2 pages of names of states and cities, 3 pages of horoscopes with zodiac numbers, and 6 pages of numbers for every birthday in the year. 80 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$3.00
BOO-DRM-RRFS

stella's-lucky-seven-star-dream-book-cover Stella's Lucky Seven Star Dream Book by Stella (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1965; this is a facsimile reprint.  This book consists of 128 pages of dream keywords with several three-digit and three-pair numeral combinations for each dream, plus a predictive interpretation or forecast. There are also 6 pages of men's names, 7 pages of women's names, 12 pages of horoscopes with lucky numbers, 1 page of Lucky Lucille's Hot Hits, 1 page of monthly Lucky Star Forecast numbers, 1 page of numbers for "Things You See and Hear," 1 page of numbers for "Hunches," 1 page of numbers for brands of automobiles you may see, 1 page of daily number picks to use "If Your Dream Does Not Appear" elsewhere in the book, and a 1 page introduction. 128 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$4.00
BOO-DRM-SLSS

  Stella's Red Devil Lucky Number Dream Book $3.00
BOO-DRM-SRDE

stella's-success-from-dreams-book-cover Stella's Success from Dreams: Number Interpretations by Stella (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1965; this is a facsimile reprint. This book consists of 128 pages of dream keywords with several three-digit and three-pair numeral combinations for each dream, plus a predictive interpretation. There are also 6 pages of men's names, 7 pages of women's names, 12 pages of horoscopes with lucky numbers, 1 page of numbers for "Things You See and Hear," 1 page of numbers for "Hunches," i page for "Automobiles," and 3 pages of short number lists for "Miscellaneous," Ladies' Clothing," "Gents' Clothing," "Months with Birthstones," "Days of the Week," "Holidays," "If You Attend" and "If You Get," plus a 1 page introduction. 128 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$4.00
BOO-DRM-SSFD

True Fortune Teller: Dreams and Numbers by The Gypsy King (pseudonym of Ralph Anderson)  
Orig. pub. circa 1940; this is a facsimile reprint. This book consists of 61 pages of dream keywords with several three-digit numeral combinations for each dream, plus a predictive interpretation or forecast. There are also 2 pages of birthday numbers (1 by the Gypsy King and 1 by Professor Zonite), 1 page of wedding anniversary symbols and their corresponding 3-digit numbers, 1 page of monthly "Super Specials for All Popular Totals," a 6 page article on numerology, and a 1 page introduction describing The Gypsy King. 72 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$3.00
BOO-DRM-TFTD

  3-Wise Men Lucky Number Dream Book $4.00
BOO-DRM-TWME

  What Dreams Mean by Lloyd Kenyon Jones $7.00
BOO-DRM-WDME


LOTTERY RUNDOWN AND WORKOUT SYSTEMS:
BOOKS FOR LUCKY GAMBLERS
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  Billy Bing's Gold Book, from "Prof." Hitt's Records

 

$4.00
BOO-DRS-BBGB

billy-bings-red-book-lottey-numbers-cover Billy Bing's Red Book Relative Numbers: "Follow-Ups" by Billy Bing (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1930s; this is a 30th edition 1997 reprint. This is a convenient and easy-to-use printed table for Numbers
fans who like to bet on "relative" or "associate" numbers, otherwise known as "follow-ups" or numbers that are more likely
to follow a winning number the next day. Also included is a Lucky Name Numbers chart, Horoscope numbers, and Popular
Numerology Vibrations. 24 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$2.00
BOO-DRS-BBRB

billy-bings-work-out-book-lottery-numbers-cover Billy Bing's Work-Out Book by Billy Bing with "Prof." Hitt (pseudonyms)  
Orig. pub. circa 1930s; this is a 26th edition 1990 reprint. This booklet provides a great introduction to the many non-dream
divination "systems" of lottery number play popular in the African American community. Topics covered in this handbook
include definitions of terms used in the Numbers Game, a history of work-out methods, and a series of exemplary work-outs, such as The Miracle System, The Daily Work-out, The 3-5-7 Work-out, The Master Line Work-out, The Gable Work-out, The Big 8 Work-out, The Double Number Elimination Work-out, The Seven Come Eleven, and more. 24 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.
$2.00
BOO-DRS-BBWO

  Prof. Hitt's Rundowns & Workouts by Prof. E.Z. Hitts $3.00
BOO-DRS-PHRR

  Pro-Zo's Gold Book Facts About Numbers by Prof. Zonite $3.00
BOO-DRS-PZAG

  Rabo's Rundown and Workout Bookby Rajah Rabo $3.00
BOO-DRS-RRWB

  Lucky Three Wisemen Run-Down & Work-Out Book edited by Prof. Zonite $2.00
BOO-DRS-TWMR

TALISMANIC SEALS AND SIGILS
OF SOLOMON AND MOSES
PRINTED ON PARCHMENT PAPER
:

  Seals from The Greater Key of Solomon
7 sheets of Planetary Seals printed in black ink on parchment paper, with 1 sheet of prayers and suggestions for use by Anna Riva, plus a velveteen carrying case. Included are
7 Pentacles of The Sun, 7 Pentacles of Jupiter, 6 Pentacles of The Moon, 7 Pentacles of Mars, 5 Pentacles of Venus, 7 Pentacles of Saturn, 5 Pentacles of Mercury -- a total of 44 Seals on Parchment Paper.
$7.50
SEA-SOL-44PP

  Seals from The 6th and 7th Books of Moses
6 sheets of Moses' Seals printed in Dragon's Blood Red ink on parchment paper, with 1 sheet describing the use of each seal, plus a velveteen carrying case. Included are the seals of:
The Ark of The Covenant, Balaam's Sorcery, Breastplate of Aaron, Breastplate of Moses, Chalice of Holiness, Crowned Serpent, General Citation, Grand Symbol of Solomon, Great Pentagram, Helmet of Moses & Aaron, Magical Law of Moses, Master Key, Schemhamphoras Holy Seal, Schemhamphoras #1, Schemhamphoras #2, Air, Antiquells, Arielis, Aziabelis, Azlelis, Barbuelis, Earth, Fire, Fortune, The Golden Candlestick, Good Luck, Great Generation, Jesus of God, Jupiter, Knowledge, Long Life, Love, Magic, Marbuelis, Mars, Mephistophilis, Merbeulis, Mercury, Orien, Power, Rab Caleb, Saturn, Spirits, The Sun, Treasure, Treasure, Elevation & Redemption, Treasures, Venus, Water, The Witnesses, Seals of Eleazar, Seals of Levitathan. -- a total of 52 Seals on Parchment Paper.
$7.90
SEA-MOS-52PP

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