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Magick is the Science of understanding oneself and one's conditions. It is the Art of applying that understanding in action.

Aleister Crowley

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Aleister Crowley
Age: 72 †
Born: 1875
Born: October 12
Died: 1947
Died: December 1
Artist
Astrologer
Autobiographer
Chess Composer
Chess Player
Mountaineer
Novelist
Organizational Founder
Playwright
Poet
Writer
Leamington
Warwickshire
Art
Magick
Applying
Oneself
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Understanding
Science
Action

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