The Role of Spirit Animals in Witchcraft: Finding Your Animal Guide

A spirit witch gat is a concept that stems from the practice of witchcraft and the belief in spirits. In the world of witchcraft, a gat, or gate, is often recognized as an entrance or portal to another realm or dimension. It is believed that these gates allow witches to connect with spirits and harness their energy and powers. A spirit witch gat can be seen as a metaphorical or symbolic representation of this connection between witches and spirits. It is often thought of as a bridge between the human and spiritual realms, allowing witches to communicate with and channel the energies of the spirits. Within witchcraft and spiritual practices, a gat can take many forms.

A word about the prose style is also worth saying - it's hilarious. Brown has a very specific ideolect, which may not be to everyone's taste, but is clear, readable, and in places seizure-inducingly funny. In fact, it would be almost worth buying the book for the prose style alone. But there's far more to it than that.

At half time, when we went for Interval drinkiepoos, we noticed the book had been moved and I understand that some rapid Googling had taken place by The Gaffer to check the value, apparently he hadn t realised what sort of figure was involved. I mentioned to the barman that it was a rather valuable book to be left just lying around and he said it belonged to The Gaffer whoever that was, presumably the licensee.

Within witchcraft and spiritual practices, a gat can take many forms. It can be a physical object, such as a special stone or an altar, that acts as a focal point for connecting with spirits. It can also be a mental or spiritual technique, like meditation or ritual, that opens up the channels for communication and energy exchange.

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I bet taking them off the printing line is some sort of psychological subtlty by Derren to influence you to do. something. that you would only do without owning his book.

I was born with Multiple Personality Disorder. Luckily, they are all me, they just dont always get along.

by Marvell » Jan 16th, '07, 17:11

Pure Effect available here:

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by Ed Wood » Apr 26th, '07, 11:12

Does anyone have the first edition of this book? All the later versions had a couple of chapters deleted, I'm intrigued as to what material he chose to remove.
Out of boredom just had a quick look on e-bay, copies of this are going for £150. That was £30 well spent, doubt I'd want to get rid of it though.

by Tomo » Apr 26th, '07, 11:16

ed crawford wrote: Does anyone have the first edition of this book? All the later versions had a couple of chapters deleted, I'm intrigued as to what material he chose to remove.

The first edition was a rough manuscript he used to hawk at conventions. To all intents and purposes it doesn't really exist in any rational sense.

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by Lawrence » Apr 26th, '07, 11:19

i think me may be mixed up with Pure Effect (although i could be wrong)

by Ed Wood » Apr 26th, '07, 17:54

Oops, yes I am, sorry!! Pure effect is the one that had the chapters deleted and is now going for silly money. Once again my complete lack of attention shines through.

by SonofRojBlake » Apr 3rd, '09, 15:50

I'd like to add my voice to those praising this book. If possible, I'd like to praise it even more highly, and here's why:

Years ago, I was the curious public. I would go into a magic shop and buy a cheap trick just see how it worked. Then I'd show it a friend, with some subtle intro like "Hey, look what I just bought!" And then I'd show them how it worked.

Later, I had more money, so I'd buy better tricks. But I'd still introduce them with "Hey, wanna see a trick?", and more often than not would reveal the mechanism. After I'd got a few devices together, I started stringing them together, but was still, to use the Penn and Teller phrase, a parrot guy. My magic was not magic, it was a geek showing his friends his latest toy, to no particularly edifying effect.

Then I read Pure Effect. Then I read Absolute Magic. And it is not an exaggeration to say that they came as a shattering revelation to me. Between them they made me realise that all that time I had been squandering, wasting possibilities to create moments of wonder. It made me look at my toybox in a whole new way, and more importantly made me think about the people I was subjecting to my attentions in a whole new way. And I resolved, after reading this book, to work differently. Indeed, to WORK.

You may, possibly, learn a trick or two from these books. But if you do, you will be missing the point entirely. The point of these books is NOT to teach you how to do a trick you didn't know. The point is to teach you to think more clearly about how to present material you already have at your fingertips. When you read this book, you will, with some thought, come to realise that you already have the potential to be far more effective, far more impressive, simply by focussing on your audience and their perceptions. You need learn no new sleights, need buy no additional equipment.

The best example I can offer is the way this book changed the way I delivered Coin Unique. From my initial, parrot guy presentation - "Here, watch this!" - it has become something intimate, powerful and compelling, something that allows me to convince someone that I can make them hallucinate vividly merely by talking to them.. The device is the same (obviously), the only difference is the consideration for the viewer that was inspired by this book.

A word about the prose style is also worth saying - it's hilarious. Brown has a very specific ideolect, which may not be to everyone's taste, but is clear, readable, and in places seizure-inducingly funny. In fact, it would be almost worth buying the book for the prose style alone. But there's far more to it than that.

This book is clearly written by someone who is on a journey, the same journey most of us are on. Some of us are wandering around aimlessly near where we started. Some of us are further along than others, but some of us are, sadly, headed down a dead end. I was. This book points the way, or at least, makes us focus on what it would be like to have a way of our own. But to paraphrase Morpheus in the Matrix: Derren Brown can only show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it.

Re: Absolute Magic - Derren Brown

by Mandrake » Oct 12th, '11, 22:34

My Son and I went to see Paul Daniels last night in his ‘Hair today, Gone tomorrow’ show in Tamworth. During pre-show drinkiepoos I was amazed to see a copy of Absolute Magic just lying on a shelf underneath the optic measures at the back of the bar. I mentioned to the barman that it was a rather valuable book to be left just lying around and he said it belonged to ‘The Gaffer’ whoever that was, presumably the licensee. Anyways having told, him that the book often fetches in excess of £250 on Ebay he said he’d make sure the guy knew about the value. At half time, when we went for Interval drinkiepoos, we noticed the book had been moved and I understand that some rapid Googling had taken place by The Gaffer to check the value, apparently he hadn’t realised what sort of figure was involved.

If only we’d kept our gobs shut and just offered the Gaffer a tenner.

Re: Absolute Magic - Derren Brown

by Tomo » Oct 13th, '11, 00:00

Mandrake wrote: Bumpety bump!

My Son and I went to see Paul Daniels last night in his ‘Hair today, Gone tomorrow’ show in Tamworth. During pre-show drinkiepoos I was amazed to see a copy of Absolute Magic just lying on a shelf underneath the optic measures at the back of the bar. I mentioned to the barman that it was a rather valuable book to be left just lying around and he said it belonged to ‘The Gaffer’ whoever that was, presumably the licensee. Anyways having told, him that the book often fetches in excess of £250 on Ebay he said he’d make sure the guy knew about the value. At half time, when we went for Interval drinkiepoos, we noticed the book had been moved and I understand that some rapid Googling had taken place by The Gaffer to check the value, apparently he hadn’t realised what sort of figure was involved.

If only we’d kept our gobs shut and just offered the Gaffer a tenner.

If I'm REALLY desperate, my copies of Pure Effect and Absolute Magic are always there. I bought them in the last weeks of being available. I just wish I'd bought more. I really do.

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Re: Absolute Magic - Derren Brown

by Alec Burns » Oct 13th, '11, 00:02

Mandrake wrote: Bumpety bump!

My Son and I went to see Paul Daniels last night in his ‘Hair today, Gone tomorrow’ show in Tamworth. During pre-show drinkiepoos I was amazed to see a copy of Absolute Magic just lying on a shelf underneath the optic measures at the back of the bar. I mentioned to the barman that it was a rather valuable book to be left just lying around and he said it belonged to ‘The Gaffer’ whoever that was, presumably the licensee. Anyways having told, him that the book often fetches in excess of £250 on Ebay he said he’d make sure the guy knew about the value. At half time, when we went for Interval drinkiepoos, we noticed the book had been moved and I understand that some rapid Googling had taken place by The Gaffer to check the value, apparently he hadn’t realised what sort of figure was involved.

If only we’d kept our gobs shut and just offered the Gaffer a tenner.

You missed a trick there mate! (probably covered in the book)

The best example I can offer is the way this book changed the way I delivered Coin Unique. From my initial, parrot guy presentation - "Here, watch this!" - it has become something intimate, powerful and compelling, something that allows me to convince someone that I can make them hallucinate vividly merely by talking to them.. The device is the same (obviously), the only difference is the consideration for the viewer that was inspired by this book.

The concept of a spirit witch gat is deeply rooted in the belief that spirits are powerful entities with unique abilities and insights. Witches believe that by establishing a connection with these spirits through the gat, they can tap into their knowledge, wisdom, and guidance. This connection is often seen as a symbiotic relationship, as witches offer their own energy and intentions in return for the support and assistance of the spirits. Practicing with a spirit witch gat requires a deep understanding of one's own spirituality and the ability to cultivate a strong connection with spirits. It is a practice that requires dedication, intention, and respect for the spirits being invoked. By working with a gat, witches can expand their knowledge and skills in their craft, while also developing a deeper understanding of the spiritual realms. In conclusion, a spirit witch gat is a symbolic representation of the connections and relationships between witches and spirits. It serves as a means for witches to access the energies and powers of the spirits, allowing them to enhance their craft and spiritual practices. Through the use of physical objects or mental techniques, witches can harness the energy and guidance of the spirits in their magical workings and personal growth..

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1. John - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Spirit Witch Gat". The plot was confusing and hard to follow, and the characters were not well-developed. I found myself constantly getting lost and not caring about what was happening. The writing style was also lacking, with grammatical errors and awkward sentence structures throughout. Overall, I would not recommend this book to others.

2. Emily - 1/5 stars - "Spirit Witch Gat" was honestly one of the worst books I have ever read. The story was completely unoriginal and predictable, with no surprises or twists. The characters were flat and one-dimensional, and I couldn't connect with any of them. The pacing was also incredibly slow, and I found myself skimming through paragraphs just to get to something interesting. I wouldn't waste my time with this book again.

3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "Spirit Witch Gat" but unfortunately, it fell short for me. The world-building was confusing and not well-explained, leaving me constantly feeling lost and disconnected from the story. The romance subplot felt forced and out of place, and the dialogue was stiff and unnatural. Overall, I found it difficult to stay engaged with the book and ended up feeling disappointed. I would recommend looking for other fantasy novels that deliver a more satisfying reading experience.

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