An Experiment of Death: Necromancy in the Grimoire Tradition

The grimoire revival of the early 21st Century has given us accurate, modern translations of many grimoires that originated in the medieval and renaissance periods. This information is at our fingertips via online sources and the convenience of Amazon.com. But how do we make use of these texts? How do the different grimoires relate to each other on the topic of necromantic spellwork and how do we approach this tradition of summoning spirits of the dead? In this class we will look at a selection of grimoires and the necromancy within them. We will problem solve through common barriers of implementation, discussing the nuances of fidelity and innovation. This class is designed for the serious student looking to dive deeper into traditional European magic as it pertains to necromancy.

Samuel McCabe is a visual artist, educator and tarot reader at Ritualcravt. He has over fifteen years of
experience with ceremonial magic in group and solitary settings. He offers classes in ceremonial magic,
demonology and grimoire magic. His classes are founded on his personal research into the historical and
anthropological origins and methods of magic. Samuel teaches using a project-based approach that
inspires creativity and independence in his students. You can follow and connect with Samuel via
Instagram @thepeacockgrimoire