““At the same time, however, I was doing what I imagined magicians did, and with some success. I did seem to have a knack for the kind of magick that involved standing in a circle with a sword and bellowing various “Barberous Names” mixed with threats I couldn't back up in order to force some unsuspecting spirit to either charge a talisman or appear in a triangle (made of packing tape) to do my bidding. I had some fairly spectacular results4 and was, I will admit, rather encouraged.””
