Confessions of a Magician

Several people who have bought any of my books have asked, are you a pagan – it seems that if you favour magicians you must be a pagan. A pagan is someone who professes a religion other that Christianity, Judaism, or Islam. It doesn’t mean you are irreligious, or without belief. I do not judge other religions.
If they follow reasonable doctrines then they have my support.

However I am a magician – not for children’s parties – no rabbits out of a hat. A magician is believed to be a wise and knowledgeable person who listens to all, and uses the knowledge for good. So that means I can join any religious sect or creed and still remain a magician. All religions are open to me.

I happen to belong to A.N.O.D or to give it its full title The Ancient and Noble Order of Dendara. For many years it was the Noble Order of Tentyra but time has meant that its name has kept up with modern place names. As you can see the Disciplines refer to an even earlier name


The Disciplines of Enet-te-ntr

1. Honour and respect your Gods
2. Do not yourself kill or bear the sword against your fellow man.
3. You must give respect to your fellow man of that to which he is entitled.
4. You must not lie, or make false accusation.
5. Do not take that which is not yours or given.
6. You must not be guilty of envy.
7. Do not commit adultery.
8. Honour your Father and Mother, and your family.
9. Seek knowledge for the betterment of your fellow man.
10. Observe equality between woman and man.
11. Observe the holy days.
12. Keep private that which is best unsaid.

If your faith, the one you follow, can say it follows the same disciplines then yours must be an honourable faith. I would not call you a pagan or heathen if you do not hold one of the principle religions. And yes, the magicians of our order do follow varied faiths. They do follow Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In addition some members follow Non - Abrahamic faiths including Dhamic faiths.

The question often asked is can you join? Unfortunately that is not possible, you don’t actually join; you must be invited by the Grand Council, and their requirements are not easy to meet. Am I a pagan? The question is what is a pagan?

May the power go with you, and guard against sinners.