The history of magic in the modern age - Nevill Drury

Magic is undergoing a modern resurgence, exerting a vital influence on contemporary thought and culture. The ancient Egyptian mysteries, Gnosticism and the Kabbalah, medieval practices such as the Tarot and Alchemy, and more recently, Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry have collectively provided the basis for the rise of modern esoteric thought. The author traces the development of today's magical consciousness back to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, through the revival of Celtic religious traditions and the re-emergence of Goddess worship as a vital expression of modern feminine spirituality.
Here the key figures in the history of magical belief , such as Aleister Crowley and the artist HR Giger, are linked to other prominent figures who have helped to shape the 'new consciousness' - names such as Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell and Carlos Castaneda.
For Nevill Drury, the rise of modern magic stems essentially from the quest for personal transformation - placing it in a new perspective.