The Rites of Magick

The Rites of Magick
by Gregory Jednack

The Rites of Magick

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Actor: Poke Runyon
Director: Gregory Jednack
DVD: Region Code 1
Format: Color, Digital Sound, Full length, NTSC
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-09-15
Studio: The Church of the Hermetic Sciences

DVD Reviews of The Rites of Magick

DVD Review: A Very Inspiring Documentary
Summary: 5 Stars

This is one of those videos worthy of pulling out at group meetings, or to show new initiates just so they can get a taste of a wide variety of ritual. Or to spark discussion of ritual worship and/or magickal work. For those who have been practicing awhile, it's my belief this video may inspire you in your own work and ritual. I know it did me. The Communion of the Elements ceremony was lovely as were the other rituals presented. I personally would highly recommend it.

DVD Review: Almost 5 stars...almost
Summary: 4 Stars

"Poke" Runyon is an interesting man. Former Green Beret who began seriously practicing magic and trance-work as a way to alleviate stomach ulcers.

This video is eerie, fun, and essential viewing for the macabre and ceremonial magician types out there. Here you will see his order perform a very interesting Tantric version of the GD Middle Pillar exercise, a group repast/celebration, a detailed pathworking, a variety of different shots of LBRP, some ceremonies, and a very ominous Opening by Watchtower. I've personally watched that Watchtower ceremony many times, and it gets a little eerier each time...perhaps due to Runyon's introductory description of the Enochian angels (they sound more like demons to me). I know I might get torched for that remark, but it's true...apocalyptic is too much for me.

Overall, I'd have given it 5 stars if it had a little less OTA specific ceremonies and more general info about things like sacred tools, invoking versus evoking, and the like. Still, a very watchable piece.

DVD Review: Hmmm...How many obscure texts do you have to read for a synopsis of 4 decades of work? How about one good DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars

This video program truly encapsulates a life's work. This dedicated practitioner has indeed culled the essence of his many years of considerable research and presented it in an easy-to-understand and pleasing format. In fact, he and his team pull back the curtain on a show so mesmerizing you hardly realize you're watching a comprehensive overview of a system of ceremonial magick developed over decades of tireless individual and collaborative study and practical research. It makes readily accessible an otherwise complex ideology, granting entry to a rich and often exclusive world of mystery and history. Some of the earlier feminine imagery may seem a little dated, but only if viewed out of context and without knowledge of the strong, sovereign goddesses (like Inanna) of ancient times. (A flavor of this independent spirit of the ancient feminine can be found in stories of Inanna with Enki and Dumuzi. Some trace Astarte to Inanna.) This video can be a door-opener to vast and specialized knowledge for the sincere seeker. For anyone who wants to understand ceremonial magick and the subculture that embraces it, this DVD bears watching again and again.

DVD Review: Another Great Insight into the PRACTICE of Magic
Summary: 5 Stars

The difference between an Occultist and a Magician - is practice. Messers Runyon and Jednack and the Ordo Templi Astarte have once again allowed us a peak into their world of magical practice. Thabion's words are wise, the solstice ceremony shown in the video is inspiring and the silent eucharist celebration is meditative and thought provoking. The music, although magical and true, gets a bit tedious to the viewer (although I'm sure it adds well to the actual ritual events depicted).

The beauty of Mr. Runyon's video offerings is that they allow students and practioners alike, insight into a well established and practicing magical temple. They show actual ritual work...something not usually readily accessible to a student of the magical arts, which will (hopefully) inspire the armchair occultist to get off the couch and into circle!

DVD Review: This DVD is worth several times the price.
Summary: 5 Stars

Poke has given the feeling and drama of very ancient rites in this DVD. This is an excellent introduction to the various forms of magick that are practiced at the temple. I am not with the OTO but believe Poke to be a divinely inspired individual demonstrating these teachings to all who will listen and learn.

Description of The Rites of Magick

Producer's Review: THE RITES OF MAGICK

The Rites of Magick is a feature length (90 minute) dramatic documentary on the rites, ceremonies and meditative practices of America's oldest continually operating Magical tradition: The Order of the Temple of Astarte in Southern California. The O.T.A. is the religious-fraternal order of The Church of the Hermetic Sciences incorporated in 1971. This production was filmed and video-recorded in temples, outdoor henges, and retreats of the Order from 1974 to the 21st century. It is divided into six chapters: Hermetic Yoga, Pathworkings, Seasonal Ceremonies, The Magical Eucharist, Enochian Watchtowers, and -- as a special bonus feature -- a surrealist Alchemical Fantasy from the talented avant-garde filmmaker Eric Bossick.

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