Franz Bardon - Frabato the Magician

Franz Bardon

Frabato the Magician

An Occult Novel

New Edition

Merkur Publishing, Inc.
Wisdom of the Occident

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Title of the German original edition: Frabato

Published by arrangement and under license with Dieter Rggeberg Verlag,
Postfach 130844, D-42035 Wuppertal, Germany

Published: January, 2015
ISBN 978-1-885-92827-6

Translated by Gerhard Hanswille & Franca Gallo
Merkur Publishing, Inc.

The overcrowded lecture room of the clubhouse was full of excitement, for the suspense aroused in the first part of the program had caused a heated discussion among the members of the audience.

Who is this Frabato?

Here are the facts at last!

It is all just tricks and illusion!

Could anyone trust his own senses? A mixture of delight and enthusiasm filled everyones mind.

The sound of a bell signaled the end of the intermission. The rows quickly filled again; all conversation subsided and, as the lights dimmed in the lecture hall, the curtain slowly rose.

The setting of the stage gave no impression whatsoever that a magician was about to begin his performance, for the usual paraphernalia of a magic show was nowhere to be seen. A large crystal chandelier illuminated the stage, in the center of which stood a round table covered with a dark blue brocade tablecloth. Ten chairs had been placed behind the table in a semi circle, while to the right of the table the audience could see a single armchair.

Frabato entered with an easy stride; he greeted the audience with a casual bow. Although his tuxedo added a serious tone, his friendly smile placed at ease those who would typically be quite terrified by the notion of magical experiments. As the applause subsided, Frabato addressed the audience:

Ladies and gentlemen, having explained to you the fundamentals of suggestion and autosuggestion during the first part of the program, and having demonstrated those principles, I would now like to move on to a different theme. Animal magnetism is of great importance to the very existence of humankind, and therefore I should not like to neglect the opportunity to introduce this power to you.

Everything in this world is controlled by electric and magnetic forces. However, the ability of particular substances to accumulate and conduct such electrical and magnetic forces varies a great deal. This knowledge is of great importance when fashioning amulets; but we shall not go into detail about such matters at the moment. Instead, I will now explain the essence of magnetism and prove its existence with practical demonstrations.

Animal magnetism is the most perfect element of life. It is the vital energy and the vital matter that forms the basis of all life on earth. This vital magnetism connects the earth with the zone which girdles the earth; this zone is often called the astral world or simply the beyond. Vital magnetism also connects people to one another. A human being radiates an energy that is purely animal, and the power and purity of that energy are dependent upon the persons will, his characteristics, and his mental maturity. His health depends upon these three qualities in turn.

This magnetism is especially strong in people who consciously train their spirits and souls, who possess self control, and who understand how to master their fates. Through this vital energy they are able to strengthen their thoughts and the impulses of their will, and consequently to perform extraordinary deeds.

Since animal magnetism is an objective force, it may be used for both positive and negative purposes. The saying As you sow, so shall you reap is an expression of karmic law and justice; therefore, the true magician pursues only positive goals. A trained magician can be successful in healing people with vital magnetism, and therefore I have always had a great personal interest in this phenomenon.

Through a number of demonstrations, I intend to show you other secret qualities and forces connected with animal magnetism. For this purpose, I ask that three people from the audience join me on stage.

As Frabato waited, a murmur could be heard throughout the hall. Then, to encourage the audience, he said with a smile, You need not be afraid. No one will be harmed. I ask that you simply join me on the stage.

An attractive blonde stood up and, with hesitation, approached the stage. Just look, Frabato said jokingly. People always say that women are the weaker sex, but this lady has proved the contrary to all those gentlemen present in this hall. The audience laughed and instantly a young man hurried on stage, followed by an elderly woman.

I am grateful to you for your help, Frabato said to the volunteers. Now, if you would be so kind, please place one of your personal belongings at my disposal for a short time on the table.

The blonde woman was the first with Frabatos request; she put her silver wrist watch on the table. The young gentleman, a somewhat easygoing character, set his wallet beside the wrist watch. After an encouraging smile from Frabato, the elderly woman removed her necklace and added it to the two objects already on the table.

By way of introduction, Frabato said, again addressing the audience, I will now give you a brief demonstration of psychometry. This will prove to you that every human being leaves traces of his essence on those objects which have come into contact with his body. The age of the object is of no consequence. Even if an object were several thousand years old, everything imprinted upon it would be clearly revealed to my clairvoyant eyes. With the help of these three objects, I shall now prove to you the validity of this statement.

Frabato approached the table, took the silver wrist watch, and walked slowly to and fro a few times, deeply absorbed in thought. Suddenly he stopped, put the wrist watch to his forehead, and for a few moments remained completely still, a distant expression in his eyes. Then, as if awakening from a dream, he turned towards the blonde woman.

You seem to seriously doubt my abilities; otherwise you would certainly not have come on stage with a watch that you borrowed from your sister. I am able to see that you wear it quite often without her knowledge since she works in Berlin. This watch was a confirmation gift from an aunt who died in an accident, and that is why your sister herself no longer wears it. It would certainly cause some ill feelings if she knew that you wear the watch.

One could plainly see the embarrassment and shame reflected on the womans face, making it clear that Frabato was indeed correct.

Suddenly the young man tried to snatch his wallet from the table. Frabato was quicker than he and picked up the wallet, weighing it carefully.

You do not seem to have a clear conscience, sir. Therefore, I will ascertain the cause.

After studying the wallet closely for some seconds, he continued:

You are still young, but you go a bit too far in deceiving two young women. The one whose photograph you carry in your wallet only began to favor you with her affections after you built imaginary castles in the air for her, which she considers real. Besides this, I see a love letter to another woman whom you met recently at some event, and who aroused your attention with her flirtatious behavior. Your private affairs are not my concern, but I can assure you that you will not be happy with either of the two ladies.