Westcott, William Wynn
William Wynn Westcott (1848–1925) was an English occultist and founder of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. William Wynn Westcott was noted for his…
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Williamson, Cecil Hugh
Williamson, Cecil Hugh (1909–1999) English researcher, occultist, and magical Adept. Cecil Williamson knew Aleister Crowley and Gerald B. Gardner and was involved in British intelligence…
Mesmer, Franz Anton
Franz Anton Mesmer (1734–1815) was an Austrian physician and Freemason whose method of “magnetic healing” was based on alchemical principles and led to the development…
Mathers, Moina
Moina Mathers (1865–1928) was an occultist, artist, wife of Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, and influential member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Moina…
Levi, Eliphas
Eliphas Levi (1810–1875) French occultist who was a leader of the occult revival of the 19th century. Eliphas Levi has often been called the last…
Cheiro
Cheiro (1866–1936) Professional name of famed Irish palm reader “Count” Louis Hamon. Cheiro was a charismatic and flamboyant personality who demonstrated a genuine skill in…
Case, Paul Foster
Paul Foster Case (1884–1954) was an American occultist and founder of the Builders of the Adytum. Paul Foster Case was a gifted musician and charismatic…
Cagliostro, Count Alessandro
Count Alessandro Cagliostro (1743–1795) was an Italian occultist and alchemist, reputed to be one of the most celebrated magicians of his time. A friend and…
Brodie-Innes, J. W.
Brodie-Innes, J. W. (1848–1923) Scottish occultist, lawyer, and author, noted for his involvement in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Theosophical Society.…
Mathers, Samuel Liddell MacGregor
Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers (1854–1918) was an English occultist, author, and founding chief of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Throughout his life, S.…