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'''Andrew D. Chumbley''' ([[September 15]] [[1967]] - [[September 15]] [[2004]]) was an [[England|English]] writer, poet, artist, practitioner-theorist of modern magic, and Magister of [[Cultus Sabbati]]. He [[List of people who died on their birthdays|died on his thirty-seventh birthday]] following a severe asthma attack. |
'''Andrew D. Chumbley''' ([[September 15]] [[1967]] - [[September 15]] [[2004]]) was an [[England|English]] writer, poet, artist, practitioner-theorist of modern magic, and Magister of [[Cultus Sabbati]]. He [[List of people who died on their birthdays|died on his thirty-seventh birthday]] following a severe asthma attack. |
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Chumbley published a number of limited edition books through [[Fulgur Limited]] and his own publishing house [[Xoanon Publishing]], and a series of articles in various occult magazines; these conveyed aspects of doctrine and practice of the tradition of sorcery known as 'Sabbatic Craft', a usage adopted in ''Azoëtia'' (1992) |
Chumbley published a number of limited edition books through [[Fulgur Limited]] and his own publishing house [[Xoanon Publishing]], and a series of articles in various occult magazines; these conveyed aspects of doctrine and practice of the tradition of sorcery known as 'Sabbatic Craft', a usage adopted in ''Azoëtia'' (1992) that he explained as "The term describes the way in which elements of witch-lore, Sabbath mythology and imagery were being employed in the cunning-craft tradition into which I was originally inducted (The Cauldron, No. 103. February, 2002). His work is seen to represent an unusual and interesting expression of modern [[Witchcraft]] and exerts an influence within certain areas of [[Magic]] and occultism. The regard in which Chumbley is held - both within the occult community and amongst connoisseurs of art and fine books - is reflected in the high prices his work commanded even before his death. [[Daniel Alvin Schulke]] succeeded him as Magister of [[Cultus Sabbati]]. |
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Although Chumbley was mainly known for his involvement with traditional [[English Witchcraft]], especially that of East Anglian and Essex counties, his occult interests and influences were diverse. His earlier work was published in the respected Chaos Magic journal 'Chaos International' and the premises of Chaos Magic are a pervasive and visible influence in his work, particularly in the syncretic character of 'Azoetia'.{{citation needed}} [This assertion is inaccurate. Chaos Magic was neither a pervasive nor visible influence on Chumbley's work - the assertion is based on a very narrow understanding of the history of modern magic. The articles were published in 'Chaos International' because it was the most 'progressive' journal in the UK at the time.] The most obvious influences on his work are those of the artist [[Austin Osman Spare]] and author [[Kenneth Grant]] and indeed he was for some time a member of the Typhonian OTO headed by Grant. Other major influences seen in his work include the neo-Sufi ideas of Idries Shah concerning possible connections between Witchcraft and various near-eastern cults such as the [[Yezidi]], [[Mandaeans]], [[Sufis]] and [[Zoroastrians]], and in particular these influences can be found in his book Qutub, which is an illustrated, telesmatic poem. An innovative and ingenious occultist, Chumbley's eclectic philosophy which he termed his 'Quintessential Art' |
Although Chumbley was mainly known for his involvement with traditional [[English Witchcraft]], especially that of East Anglian and Essex counties, his occult interests and influences were diverse. His earlier work was published in the respected Chaos Magic journal 'Chaos International' and the premises of Chaos Magic are a pervasive and visible influence in his work, particularly in the syncretic character of 'Azoetia'.{{citation needed}} [This assertion is inaccurate. Chaos Magic was neither a pervasive nor visible influence on Chumbley's work - the assertion is based on a very narrow understanding of the history of modern magic. The articles were published in 'Chaos International' because it was the most 'progressive' journal in the UK at the time.] The most obvious influences on his work are those of the artist [[Austin Osman Spare]] and author [[Kenneth Grant]] and indeed he was for some time a member of the Typhonian OTO headed by Grant. Other major influences seen in his work include the neo-Sufi ideas of Idries Shah concerning possible connections between Witchcraft and various near-eastern cults such as the [[Yezidi]], [[Mandaeans]], [[Sufis]] and [[Zoroastrians]], and in particular these influences can be found in his book Qutub, which is an illustrated, telesmatic poem. An innovative and ingenious occultist, Chumbley's eclectic philosophy which he termed his 'Quintessential Art' (''An Interview With Andrew D. Chumbley'', The Cauldron, No. 103. February, 2002) was founded on his view that all forms of magic arose from a single source. Therefore he synthesized influences from various cultures, and he focused a great deal on antinomian symbolism in an effort to free the minds of readers from their limitations.[previous sentense is opinion. citation if you can] This is similar to the methods of some of the [[Gnostics]], and left-hand [[Tantrists]]. [Thiese are very woolly assertions on which to end the article. Chumbley's works are aimed at practitioners, rather than those are only 'readers'. Could use some tightening here.] |
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Andrew D. Chumbley (September 15 1967 - September 15 2004) was an English writer, poet, artist, practitioner-theorist of modern magic, and Magister of Cultus Sabbati. He died on his thirty-seventh birthday following a severe asthma attack.
Chumbley published a number of limited edition books through Fulgur Limited and his own publishing house Xoanon Publishing, and a series of articles in various occult magazines; these conveyed aspects of doctrine and practice of the tradition of sorcery known as 'Sabbatic Craft', a usage adopted in Azoëtia (1992) that he explained as "The term describes the way in which elements of witch-lore, Sabbath mythology and imagery were being employed in the cunning-craft tradition into which I was originally inducted (The Cauldron, No. 103. February, 2002). His work is seen to represent an unusual and interesting expression of modern Witchcraft and exerts an influence within certain areas of Magic and occultism. The regard in which Chumbley is held - both within the occult community and amongst connoisseurs of art and fine books - is reflected in the high prices his work commanded even before his death. Daniel Alvin Schulke succeeded him as Magister of Cultus Sabbati.
Although Chumbley was mainly known for his involvement with traditional English Witchcraft, especially that of East Anglian and Essex counties, his occult interests and influences were diverse. His earlier work was published in the respected Chaos Magic journal 'Chaos International' and the premises of Chaos Magic are a pervasive and visible influence in his work, particularly in the syncretic character of 'Azoetia'.[citation needed] [This assertion is inaccurate. Chaos Magic was neither a pervasive nor visible influence on Chumbley's work - the assertion is based on a very narrow understanding of the history of modern magic. The articles were published in 'Chaos International' because it was the most 'progressive' journal in the UK at the time.] The most obvious influences on his work are those of the artist Austin Osman Spare and author Kenneth Grant and indeed he was for some time a member of the Typhonian OTO headed by Grant. Other major influences seen in his work include the neo-Sufi ideas of Idries Shah concerning possible connections between Witchcraft and various near-eastern cults such as the Yezidi, Mandaeans, Sufis and Zoroastrians, and in particular these influences can be found in his book Qutub, which is an illustrated, telesmatic poem. An innovative and ingenious occultist, Chumbley's eclectic philosophy which he termed his 'Quintessential Art' (An Interview With Andrew D. Chumbley, The Cauldron, No. 103. February, 2002) was founded on his view that all forms of magic arose from a single source. Therefore he synthesized influences from various cultures, and he focused a great deal on antinomian symbolism in an effort to free the minds of readers from their limitations.[previous sentense is opinion. citation if you can] This is similar to the methods of some of the Gnostics, and left-hand Tantrists. [Thiese are very woolly assertions on which to end the article. Chumbley's works are aimed at practitioners, rather than those are only 'readers'. Could use some tightening here.]
His written works include:
- Azoëtia (Xoanon, 1992; revised edition Xoanon Publishing 2002)
- Qutub: The Point (Fulgur, 1995)
- ONE: The Grimoire of the Golden Toad (Xoanon, 2000)
- The Aureon In preparation.
- The Draconian Grimoire Privately issued.
- The Green Gospel Privately issued.
- Ars Silvera Privately issued
- The Red Grimoire Privately purchased as a unique artwork by Jack Macbeth (Orlando Britts), referenced in his book "The Totemic Invocation of the Shadow Selves".