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In Mind Over Magick: The Psychology of Ritual Magick (October 2025), Richard Kaczynski explores the many fascinating connections between the practices of ritual magicians of all traditions with the findings of peer-reviewed research in psychology, neuroscience, and real-time brain imaging.
From the publisher
Kaczynski examines mystical states and magical practice. He shows how being “in the zone,” as described by athletes, is consistent with the ritualist’s state of mind when working magic. With empirically proven tools, he suggests ways to strengthen your practice of magic, meditation, and yoga.
• Draws on peer-reviewed research in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, such as real-time brain imaging, to examine the effects of mystical states and magical practice
• Shows how being “in the zone,” as described by athletes and performers, is consistent with the ritualist’s state of mind when working magic
• Suggests rituals and routines to strengthen one’s practice of magic, witchcraft, meditation, and yoga with empirically proven tools
By looking through the lens of psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and real-time brain imaging, Mind over Magick shows how and why ritual magical practice can produce profound experiences with tangible benefits.
The author draws on a wealth of peer-reviewed research to shed new light on magic. He uses the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment, in which subjects role-played as prisoners and guards, to reveal the power of magical vestments and personas and the effects they have on ritual practitioners. The author shows how being “in the zone,” as described by athletes and performers, is consistent with the ritualist’s state of mind when working magic. He also reveals what neurological processes are involved when one encounters and works with spirits. Rituals are suggested to strengthen one’s practice of magic, witchcraft, meditation, and yoga with empirically proven tools for optimal results. Readers can apply the scientific method to critically evaluate their own spiritual praxis and determine what works best for them. Solitary practitioners and group participants alike will learn what happens, both on a psychological and neurological level, when they enter sacred spaces and use ritual implements as well as enter deep meditative states. The author also details the importance of initiation as a rite of passage and transformative method of instruction.
With this book, readers can approach the art of practicing magic as a science in order to hone a more effective and empirically grounded practice.
Praise for Mind Over Magick
“Destiny dwells in these pages. Any magickal practitioner, seeker, or student of life who reads Richard Kaczynski’s Mind Over Magick will discover new personal paths and insights from one of the most erudite, unpredictable, learned, and profound intellects writing today in the magickal space. From Richard’s chilling, unforgettable opening pages to his finely reasoned psycho-metaphysical insights and breakthroughs—and practices to accompany them—Mind Over Magick harbors a destiny of its own: occult classic.”
Looks like with a kindle version available, maybe someone can make a pdf out of it?
From the publisher
Kaczynski examines mystical states and magical practice. He shows how being “in the zone,” as described by athletes, is consistent with the ritualist’s state of mind when working magic. With empirically proven tools, he suggests ways to strengthen your practice of magic, meditation, and yoga.
• Draws on peer-reviewed research in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, such as real-time brain imaging, to examine the effects of mystical states and magical practice
• Shows how being “in the zone,” as described by athletes and performers, is consistent with the ritualist’s state of mind when working magic
• Suggests rituals and routines to strengthen one’s practice of magic, witchcraft, meditation, and yoga with empirically proven tools
By looking through the lens of psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and real-time brain imaging, Mind over Magick shows how and why ritual magical practice can produce profound experiences with tangible benefits.
The author draws on a wealth of peer-reviewed research to shed new light on magic. He uses the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment, in which subjects role-played as prisoners and guards, to reveal the power of magical vestments and personas and the effects they have on ritual practitioners. The author shows how being “in the zone,” as described by athletes and performers, is consistent with the ritualist’s state of mind when working magic. He also reveals what neurological processes are involved when one encounters and works with spirits. Rituals are suggested to strengthen one’s practice of magic, witchcraft, meditation, and yoga with empirically proven tools for optimal results. Readers can apply the scientific method to critically evaluate their own spiritual praxis and determine what works best for them. Solitary practitioners and group participants alike will learn what happens, both on a psychological and neurological level, when they enter sacred spaces and use ritual implements as well as enter deep meditative states. The author also details the importance of initiation as a rite of passage and transformative method of instruction.
With this book, readers can approach the art of practicing magic as a science in order to hone a more effective and empirically grounded practice.
Praise for Mind Over Magick
“Destiny dwells in these pages. Any magickal practitioner, seeker, or student of life who reads Richard Kaczynski’s Mind Over Magick will discover new personal paths and insights from one of the most erudite, unpredictable, learned, and profound intellects writing today in the magickal space. From Richard’s chilling, unforgettable opening pages to his finely reasoned psycho-metaphysical insights and breakthroughs—and practices to accompany them—Mind Over Magick harbors a destiny of its own: occult classic.”
Looks like with a kindle version available, maybe someone can make a pdf out of it?
