OCCULT BOOKS, SPELL BOOKS LOTTERY DREAM BOOKS, HERB MAGIC BOOKS, DIVINATION BOOKS, TAROT BOOKS and MORE

The Lucky Mojo Curio Company was founded in the belief that there is a strong need in the community for knowledge about traditional Southern-style hoodoo and conjure work. Although we carry amulets and charms from around the world, the occult books we sell are primarily those that are popular with African-American root doctors and hoodoo practitioners. While we can not guarantee that these occult books will teach you to how to draw money, luck, and love or help you cast off evil influences, we have confidence that you will truly appreciate the esoteric information they contain.

Books are listed alphabetically by TITLE.

OCCULT SPELL BOOKS AND PRACTICAL GRIMOIRES

DIVINATION BOOKS AND TAROT BOOKS

LUCKY DREAM BOOKS FOR LOTTERY PLAYERS

LUCKY LOTTERY RUNDOWN AND WORKOUT SYSTEM BOOKS

BOOKS ON THE FOLKLORE AND SOCIOLOGY OF MAGIC

BOOKS ABOUT HERB MAGIC and HERBAL MEDICINE

HOODOO ROOTWORK CORRESPONDENCE COURSE

SEALS AND SIGILS OF SOLOMON AND MOSES

THE LUCKY MOJO HOODOO ROOTWORK HOUR RADIO SHOW

WRITING SUPPLIES:
SCENTED INKS

WRITING SUPPLIES:
FEATHER QUILLS

WRITING SUPPLIES:
PARCHMENT PAPER

You will find other books listed on the following pages.

SPIRITUALITY BOOK SHOP

DIVINATION BOOK SHOP

HEALING BOOK SHOP

HOODOO MAGIC SPELLS CORRESPONDENCE COURSE

Historical information about the use of grimoires in hoodoo can be found on this page:
European, Spiritist, and Kabbalist Influences on Hoodoo

See our listing of Seals and Sigils of Solomon and Moses where many of these are available separately, printed on parchment paper.

6th and 7th Books of Moses attributed to Moses  
Originally published in 1945; this is a facsimile reprint.
This is an anonymously edited 1940s compilation from The Weimar Bible, a Mediaeval grimoire attributed to Moses (author of the first 5 books of the Bible). The attribution is spurious, needless to say, but the material itself is fascinating. Included are the "seals" of various angelic, planetary, and infernal spirits, often used in European and African-American folk-magic. See also the 8th, 9th, and 10th Books of Moses. 182 pages, trade paperback.
(See our listing of seals where many of these are available separately, printed on parchment paper.)

8th, 9th, and 10th Books of Moses edited by Henri Gamache; attributed to Moses  
Originally published in 1945; this is a facsimile reprint. The renowned folk-magic scholar Henri Gamache collected this material from Mediaeval Coptic and Syrian grimoires that were attributed to Moses, the ancient leader of Israel. Then he wrote a lengthy preface in which he linked African tribal beliefs to ancient Jewish and Egyptian religions and sought to prove that Moses was "The Great Voodoo Man of he Bible," a remarkable thesis that foreshadowed the magical African Cultural Nationalism novels of Ishmael Reed (such as "Mumbo Jumbo") by several decades. See also the 6th and 7th Books of Moses. 106 pages, trade paperback. 

Black and White Magic attributed to Marie Laveau;
actually by "Bivins, N.D.P."  
Orig. pub. circa 1925 by the Crackerjack Drug Store, NOLA; this is a 1991 reprint.
The attribution to the famed 19th century New Orleans cult figure Marie Laveau is obviously spurious, but the real author was incredibly well-versed in New Orleans style hoodoo. Although hidden behind the cryptic role of an "editor," the author "Bivins N.D.P." was an outstanding root worker with a background in the Spiritualist Church movement, and the book is filled from cover to cover with traditional hoodoo magic spells for almost any condition.
64 pages, trade paperback.

The Black Pullet
anonymous; the French "translator" [& possible author] was "A.J.S.D.R.L.G.F."  
Orig. pub. late 1700s; this is a 1972 English-language edition, reprinted in 2000.
A fabulous classic of talismanic and treasure-seeking spell-work, "The Black Pullet" has long been accepted by both Appalachian and African-American conjurers, and -- under the title "Gallina Negra" -- is also popular in Mexican brujeria and in Santeria. 80 pages, trade paperback.

Book of Magical Talismans (contains synopsis of The Black Pullet)
compiled by Elbee Wright  
Orig. pub. circa 1700s; modern scrap book by Elbee Wright.
Those who practice invocatory magic will find much useful information in The Black Pullet, an anonymous classic of talismanic spell-work that has long been accepted by both Appalachian and African-American conjurers, and -- under the title Gallina Negra -- is also popular in Mexican brujeria and in Santeria. This modern edition, pasted up by Elbee Wright from the 1918 translation of Arthur Edward Waite, fills the need for copies of a very rare work, and also presents a random "cut-and-paste" or "scrap book" survey of the history of talismans.  40 pages, trade paperback.

A Century of Spells by Draja Mickaharic  
Orig. pub. 1985; this is a reprint from 2001
This is one of the best and most popular spell books ever written on contemporary folk-magic, incorporating spells from many different cultures, with full instructions by one the most respected contemporary authors in the field. A great occult book for beginners. 160 pages, trade paperback.

Charms, Spells, and Formulas by Ray T. Malbrough  
Originally published in 1986; this is the 23rd printing, 2000. Basic spell-casting presented in the author's unique synthesis of old-time Louisiana hoodoo and Neo-Pagan Seax-Wicca traditions. Contains simple recipes for oils and incense, plus numerous complete spell rituals and instructions on working with dolls.  172 pages, trade paperback.

Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils by Anna Riva  
Orig. pub. 1990; this is a revised edition reprint, 2000. Over 550 of the most popular commercially-prepared condition oils are listed, with synonyms for those available from different manufacturers. This is not a formulary with recipes for making oils -- rather it names the oils and tells you how to use each one by including many short spells, chants, prayers, and combinations for fixing up mojo hands. 176 pages, trade paperback.

Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic, hardcover by Catherine Yronwode 
Originally published in 2002.
From the proprietor of the Lucky Mojo Curio Company comes the most thorough, complete, and authentic book on how roots and herbs are used in traditional African-American folk magic. 500 herbs, roots, minerals, and zoological curios are listed, along with their scientific names, so you will know exactly what to harvest or buy from an herb dealer. Included are an amazing 750 spells, formulas, mojo hand combinations, and candle rites, all given in workable, practical detail. Medical usages for many of the herbs, supplementary botanical notes, a series of cross-indexes listing herbs by the magical conditions for which they are recommended, plus 50 beautiful black and white illustrations of herbs and vintage herb packaging round out this informative reference volume. There is no other herb encyclopedia like this one. This is the book to get if you are working traditional conjure and herb magic. If you order from Lucky Mojo, cat will inscribe your copy to you. 224 pages, cloth bound.

Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic, paperback by Catherine Yronwode 
Originally published in 2002.
From the proprietor of the Lucky Mojo Curio Company comes the most thorough, complete, and authentic book on how roots and herbs are used in traditional African-American folk magic. 500 herbs, roots, minerals, and zoological curios are listed, along with their scientific names, so you will know exactly what to harvest or buy from an herb dealer. Included are an amazing 750 spells, formulas, mojo hand combinations, and candle rites, all given in workable, practical detail. Medical usages for many of the herbs, supplementary botanical notes, a series of cross-indexes listing herbs by the magical conditions for which they are recommended, plus 50 beautiful black and white illustrations of herbs and vintage herb packaging round out this informative reference volume. There is no other herb encyclopedia like this one. This is the book to get if you are working traditional conjure and herb magic. If you order from Lucky Mojo, cat will inscribe your copy to you. 224 pages, trade paperback. 

Key of Solomon the King (Clavicula Salomonis)
edited by S. L. MacGregor Mathers  
Orig. pub. circa 1450; 1888 redaction by Mathers.
This is one of the most famous of the various "books of seals" used to invoke the powers of planets, angels, spirits, and demons. MacGregor Mathers was a founding member of the Order of the Golden Dawn and this book is widely used by European-style ceremonial magicians and hermeticists as well as by African-American conjurers. 160 pages, trade paperback.
(See our listing of seals where many of these are available separately, printed on parchment paper.)

Legends of Incense, Herbs & Oil Magic by Lewis de Claremont
Orig. pub. circa 1935; facsimile reprint. A strong influence on 20th century hoodoo practices, this collection of tidbits by Lewis de Claremont integrates European and African-American traditions in presenting information about the basics of magical spell-work involving roots, herbs, talismans, sachets, oils, and incense. 96 pages, saddle-stitched. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

The Magic Candle by Charmaine Dey  
Originally published in 1982; this is a facsimile reprint. After Henri Gamache's "Master Book of Candle-Burning," this is our next-most requested title on candle magic. The two make a great set or pair, as each covers slightly different aspects of the work of dressing, fixing, and setting lights, doing altar work, and casting magic spells with candles. Dey provides a handy guide to the employment of novelty and image candles in practical work. 64 pages, trade paperback.

Magical Power of the Saints: Evocation & Candle Rituals by Reverend Ray T. Malbrough  
Originally published in 1998; this is the original edition.
The best modern occult book on New Orleans style Catholic-Spiritualist work, in which prayers and petitions for luck, love, and other conditions are addressed to the Saints through candle rituals. Contains a wealth of illustrated information on the subject.
227 pages, trade paperback.

The Master Book of Candle Burning by Henri Gamache 
Originally published in 1942; this is a revised 1998 reprint.
The classic text on hoodoo candle burning in the pre-Santeria era; covers everything you need to know about colour symbolism, figural candles, dressing candles, altar layouts, etc. The author was beyond doubt the best early 20th century writer on hoodoo.
96 pages (plus ads), trade paperback.

Protection Against Evil by Henri Gamache 
Published in 1946 as Terrors of the Evil Eye Exposed; this is a facsimile reprint.
Gamache collected folklore from around the world; this unusual occult booklet contains African, European, Indian, South American, and Caribbean evil eye lore, packaged for consumption in the African-American market.
96 pages (plus great old-time ads), saddle-stitched. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Secrets of the Psalms by Godfrey A. Selig 
Originally published in Pennsylvania in the 1700s; this reprints a circa 1940 edition, 9th printing, 2000.
Here is an unusual and provocative item -- a Jewish kabbalistic work, translated from old Hebrew texts by a German-born mystical Christian author -- and marketed extensively to the African-American community through ads in black-owned newspapers such as the Chicago Defender. Each Psalm is prescribed for a different condition, from ending slander and drunkenness to drawing money and luck. Among Christian hoodoos, burning "condition" incense while reciting the Psalms is very popular. All 150 Psalms (King James Version) are included in the book for easy reference. 88 pages, saddle-stitched.

Spiritual Cleansing by Draja Mickaharic 
Originally published in 1982; this is a 2004 reprint.
A fabulous collection of recipes for Eastern European and Afro-Caribbean Catholic herb baths, floor washing rites, and egg magic to rid the home of curses and protect family members from the evil eye.
96 pages, trade paperback.

Voodoo and Hoodoo by Jim Haskins 
Originally published in 1978, reprinted in 1999.
Ignore the title and the cover illustration; this book is about hoodoo, not voodoo, and it collects Southern conjure lore observed by the author during the 1960s-70s. If you are looking for an introduction to hoodoo from a modern urban black perspective, you will really enjoy this journalist's examination of his "roots." Because of a few serious botanical errors in the otherwise exemplary text, we enclose a one-page errata flyer with every copy at no charge.
228 pages, trade paperback.

Historical information about the use of grimoires in hoodoo can be found on this page:
European, Spiritist, and Kabbalist Influences on Hoodoo

See our listing of Seals and Sigils of Solomon and Moses where many of these are available separately, printed on parchment paper.

Conjure in African American Society: by Jeffrey Anderson 
Orig. pub. 2005, this is a 2007 paperback copy, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
From black sorcerers' client-based practices in the antebellum South to the postmodern revival of hoodoo and its tandem spiritual supply stores, the supernatural has been a key component of the African American experience. Jeffrey E. Anderson unfolds a fascinating story as he traces the origins and evolution of conjuring practices across the centuries. What began as a mixture of African, European, and Native American influences within slave communities finds expression today as a cultural power that has profoundly touched the arts, black Christianity, and American society overall. This books contains brief mention of catherine yronwode and the Lucky Mojo Curio C., so as a special, we offer copies of this book that have been SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, JEFFREY ANDERSON. 272 pages, softcover.

Not In Kansas Anymore: A Curious Tale of How Magic Is Transforming America
by Christine Wicker 
Orig. pub. 2005, this is a first edition copy, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
Christine Wicker is a former religion reporter for the Dallas Morning News and the author of the highly acclaimed national bestseller about contemporary spiritualism, "Lily Dale: The True Story of the Town that Talks to the Dead." In this book she tours magical America, visiting vampires, hermetic occultists, elves, and several hoodoo rootwork practioners, including catherine yronwode and nagasiva yronwode, the co-owners of The Lucky Mojo Curio Co.; and Dr. Christos Kioni, co-host and producer of The Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour Radio Show. If you have ever wondered about the lives of modern day conjure doctors, this book provides the closest thing to a personal visit. Written with deep insight and a sly sense of humour, and focussing on hoodoo more that other systems of magic, "Not In Kansas Anymore" is a rare glimpse behind the scenes of today's sorcerers, spiritual consultants, witches, and wizards. As a special, we offer copies of this book that have been SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, CHRISTINE WICKER.

We also provide a Free Online Subject Index to Not In Kansas Anymore: A Curious Tale of How Magic Is Transforming America by Christine Wicker. 275 pages, hardcover with dust jacket. $24.95

Billy Bing's Dream Book by Billy Bing (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1951; this is a 22nd edition 1994 reprint. This is the most stripped-down and condensed of all the old-time dream books. Not much to look at, it is set apart from the others because it also contains material on lottery or lotto rundowns and work-outs, methods of number selection that do not rely on the symbolic divination of dreams. The two betting systems -- dream interpretation on the one hand and lottery rundowns and work-outs on the other -- are almost never mixed, so this is a convenient bridge between hoodoo based dream lore and numerology-based "system betting." 48 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

H. P. Dream Book by Professor Uriah Konje (pseudonym of Herbery Gladstone Parris)  
Orig. pub. 1926; this is a facsimile reprint dataed 1980. The second-most-popular dream divination book of the 20th centry (after Aunt Sally's) was the H.P. Dream Book by "Prof. Uriah Konje," a pseudonym of the African American author and publisher Herbert Parris (hence the "H.P." of the title). Three-digit lucky numbers lists include Holidays, 66 pages of dreams (without interpretations), letters of the alphabet, 5 pages of ladies's names, 5 pages of gentlemens's names, natural events, days of the week, months of the year, body parts, garments, states, territories, and cities of the USA, and two mportant messages addresed "To the Black people of the World" and "To All Oppressed people of the World."  96 pages, saddle-stitched booklet. 

Kansas City Kitty Dream Book by Kansas City Kitty (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1930s; this is a facsimile reprint. What sets this dream book apart is the cute artwork on the covers and internal pages. Sections include a 1 page introduction, 12 pages of birthday horoscope numbers, 88 pages of dream keywords, 14 pages of women's names, and 12 pages of men's names. There are no interpretations for the dreams, just sets of number picks. The pen and inck drawings -- depicting scenes in an African American barbershop, lunch counter, small-town neighborhood, and church -- contain lucky nubers attached to almost every surface, so you can bet what you see, and as Rev. I. Doolittle says: "Brethren and Sisters, If ... you MUST play 'em, BOX 'EM."! 128 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

Madam Fu-Fu's Lucky Dream Book by Madam Fu-Fu (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1945; this is a reprint of the "Successful Up-Dated Edition" circa 1965 This book contains 64 pages of dream keywords with several three-digit numeral combinations for each, plus a predictive interpretation, 12 pages of "Monthly Suggestions" and "3-5-7 Selections;" 1 page of "Monthly Super Specials for 3-5-7 Races;" and a 1 page "3-5-7 Mutuel Race Calender.'" Tucked in between are many other lists, including "Occupation," "Your name is Your Fortune," "Clothing," "Deck of Cards," "Months of the Year and Birth Stones," "Days of the Week," "Holidays," "If You Attend," "Automobiles," "Dream Book Numbers," "Lucky Zodiac Birthday Horoscope [sic] Numbers and Lucky Days," "'Fast Luck' Specials," "Things You See and Hear," and "Hunches."  96 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

Pick'Em Dream Book by Rajah Rabo (pseudonym of Carl Z. Talbot)  
Orig. pub. circa 1950s; this is a facsimile reprint. This dream book is unique in that the Pick'Em system consists of 104 pages of lists of dream keywords with 9 consecutively-numbered selections for variations on the image. The 10th number in the set, deemed a "Special," is picked to play on designated days of the week. The dreams are given interpretations and forecasts. There are also 5 pages of women's names, 4 pages of men's names, and 12 pages of monthly number picks. 128 pages, saddle-stitched booklet. 

Rajah's Lucky Number Dream Book: Pick-Em for Hits by Rajah Stanley (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1978; this is the "26th Successful Updated Edition," In addition to 70 pages of dream numbers with no interpretations, there is a 1 page introduction; 11 pages of men's and women's names, 1 page of "Weather Numbers;" 1 page of for "Days-of-the-Week, "Stanley's Best Bet," "Months of the Year," and "First Week of Month;" 2 pages of "Holidays," "Birthstone," "Waterfalls of the U.S.,"Dams of the U.S.," "Rivers of the U.S.," and "Good Luck Numbers;" I page of "Stanley's Lucky Forecast;" 1 page of "Signs of the Zodiac;" 1 page of "Occupation;" 1 page of "Things You See and Hear;" 1 page "If You Cannot Remember Your Dream;" and 5 pages introducing the post-modern number system wherein a few 3-digit combos in VERY LARGE NUMERALS are accompanied by cryptic phrases. 96 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

Rajah Rabo's 5-Star Mutuel Dream Book by Rajah Rabo (pseudonym of Carl Z. Talbot)  
Orig. pub. 1932; this is a facsimile of the 1941 revised ed. This famous lottery dream book contains 46 pages of dream keywords. There are no interpretations for the dreams, just sets of 3-digit number picks. In addition to the dream numbers, there are 17 pages of numbers for ladies' and gentlemen's names, 1 page of leading jockeys's names (of the 1930s!), 3 pages of names of race horses (also from the 1930s), names of Harlem clubs, birth years (last number is 1934), and weekdays, 2 pages of month numbers and "Harlem Hunches" (things you might see), 2 pages of names of states and cities, 3 pages of horoscopes with zodiac numbers, and 6 pages of numbers for every birthday in the year. 80 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

Stella's Lucky Seven Star Dream Book by Stella (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1965; this is a facsimile reprint.  This book consists of 128 pages of dream keywords with several three-digit and three-pair numeral combinations for each dream, plus a predictive interpretation or forecast. There are also 6 pages of men's names, 7 pages of women's names, 12 pages of horoscopes with lucky numbers, 1 page of Lucky Lucille's Hot Hits, 1 page of monthly Lucky Star Forecast numbers, 1 page of numbers for "Things You See and Hear," 1 page of numbers for "Hunches," 1 page of numbers for brands of automobiles you may see, 1 page of daily number picks to use "If Your Dream Does Not Appear" elsewhere in the book, and a 1 page introduction. 128 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

Stella's Success from Dreams: Number Interpretations by Stella (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1965; this is a facsimile reprint. This book consists of 128 pages of dream keywords with several three-digit and three-pair numeral combinations for each dream, plus a predictive interpretation. There are also 6 pages of men's names, 7 pages of women's names, 12 pages of horoscopes with lucky numbers, 1 page of numbers for "Things You See and Hear," 1 page of numbers for "Hunches," i page for "Automobiles," and 3 pages of short number lists for "Miscellaneous," Ladies' Clothing," "Gents' Clothing," "Months with Birthstones," "Days of the Week," "Holidays," "If You Attend" and "If You Get," plus a 1 page introduction. 128 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

True Fortune Teller: Dreams and Numbers by The Gypsy King (pseudonym of Ralph Anderson)  
Orig. pub. circa 1940; this is a facsimile reprint. This book consists of 61 pages of dream keywords with several three-digit numeral combinations for each dream, plus a predictive interpretation or forecast. There are also 2 pages of birthday numbers (1 by the Gypsy King and 1 by Professor Zonite), 1 page of wedding anniversary symbols and their corresponding 3-digit numbers, 1 page of monthly "Super Specials for All Popular Totals," a 6 page article on numerology, and a 1 page introduction describing The Gypsy King. 72 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

Billy Bing's Red Book Relative Numbers: "Follow-Ups" by Billy Bing (pseudonym)  
Orig. pub. circa 1930s; this is a 30th edition 1997 reprint. This is a convenient and easy-to-use printed table for Numbers fans who like to bet on "relative" or "associate" numbers, otherwise known as "follow-ups" or numbers that are more likely to follow a winning number the next day. Also included is a Lucky Name Numbers chart, Horoscope numbers, and Popular Numerology Vibrations. 24 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

Billy Bing's Work-Out Book by Billy Bing with "Prof." Hitt (pseudonyms)  
Orig. pub. circa 1930s; this is a 26th edition 1990 reprint. This booklet provides a great introduction to the many non-dream divination "systems" of lottery number play popular in the African American community. Topics covered in this handbook include definitions of terms used in the Numbers Game, a history of work-out methods, and a series of exemplary work-outs, such as The Miracle System, The Daily Work-out, The 3-5-7 Work-out, The Master Line Work-out, The Gable Work-out, The Big 8 Work-out, The Double Number Elimination Work-out, The Seven Come Eleven, and more. 24 pages, saddle-stitched booklet.

copyright © 1995-2009 catherine yronwode. All rights reserved.
Send your comments to: cat yronwode.

LUCKY MOJO is a large domain that is organized into a number
of interlinked web sites, each with its own distinctive theme and look.

You are currently reading:
THE LUCKY MOJO CURIO CO. OCCULT SHOP CATALOGUE: