{"product_id":"high-priest-raymond-buckland-the-father-of-american-witchcraft-9780738769691","title":"High Priest: Raymond Buckland, the Father of American Witchcraft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook Behind the Scenes at the Life of the Father of American Witchcraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting new light on one of the first modern self-identifying Witches in the US, Jason Mankey invites you deep into Raymond Buckland's life. Known for bringing Wicca to America, Buckland wrote more than forty titles, placing him among the most prolific occult authors of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on exclusive access to Buckland's unpublished memoirs, personal letters from Gerald Gardner, and personal accounts from fellow authors of the Craft, including Silver RavenWolf, Thorn Mooney, and Selena Fox, Mankey reveals intimate details of Buckland's remarkable journey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom his Romani roots and his childhood during WWII to his many media appearances and little-known hobbies, such as flying ultralight aircraft, this biography covers it all. Mankey also highlights the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick and shares various exercises from Buckland's body of work, making this book a practical and fascinating tour de force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes a sixteen-page color insert featuring photos of Buckland, his family, and memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Mankey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a third-degree High Priest and prolific Witchcraft author (ten books and counting). A bit of a nomad in his younger years, Jason has lived in both the Midwest and the American South, and currently resides in California's Silicon Valley, where he helps run two local covens with his wife, Ari. Jason has spent the last twenty-five years of his life researching the Horned God, Witchcraft, and magickal history, and the occult influences in rock and roll music. He regularly lectures and leads rituals at Pagan and Witchcraft events in both North America and the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen not practicing, writing about, or studying the Craft, Jason can be found spending time with his cats, whisky tasting, and listening to Led Zeppelin. Jason's books include \u003cem\u003eThe Witch's Book of Spellcraft, Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods\u003c\/em\u003e (with Astrea Taylor), \u003cem\u003eThe Horned God of the Witches, Transformative Witchcraft\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Witch's Book of Shadows.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaymond Buckland was actively involved in metaphysics and the occult for fifty years. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHe was the author of more than sixty books, including such best-selling titles as \u003cem\u003eBuckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGypsy Dream Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePractical Candleburning Rituals\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWitchcraft from the Inside\u003c\/em\u003e. Ray lectured and presented workshops across the United States, and appeared on major television and radio shows nationally and internationally. He also wrote screen plays, was a technical advisor for films, and appeared in films and videos. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRay came from an English Romany (Gypsy) family and resided with his wife Tara on a small farm in central Ohio. Beyond writing, Ray's other passion was homebuilt airplanes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Llewellyn Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51254135783698,"sku":"9780738769691","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_46e4ecaa-fe20-4676-87ac-0512c1aa37b1.jpg?v=1746310489","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/high-priest-raymond-buckland-the-father-of-american-witchcraft-9780738769691","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}