Masters of the Black Arts (1912)

An expanded collection of articles written by Elias, this book is an unsystematic compilation of various sorcerers throughout history. Topics included Hecate, Egyptian curses, Albertus Magus, Kabbalah, Agrippa, Chinese Geomancy, John Dee’s angel communication, von Reichenbach and the Odic force, and the Golden Dawn. While by no means comprehensive, Elias’ strength is his ability to write for a general audience without any sense of condescension. Readers will note his overriding skepticism and distain for charlatans.