Magickal Attack by Gordon Winterfield
Frequently Asked Questions
This page was originated by Damon Brand and Gordon Winterfield. It is now maintained and updated by Adam Blackthorne.
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Q: The Master Curse didn’t appear to work. How long should it take?
The Master Curse is extremely effective, and reliably so, but after twelve days of magickal effort you probably want to see an obvious and fast result or it can get frustrating. As Gordon says, the magick works (its been working for many people for a long, long time), but it can be ‘subtle, harsh or brutal.’ Discerning which of these is never easy, and it can be that the Master Curse is taking great effect, exactly as expected, but the target of your attack hides the result from you. After all, the sort of person that is deserving of such attacks is often deceitful and an expert at manipulating emotions and hiding the truth. It is quite possible that the mild and calm person you see is undergoing great turmoil. Indeed, one sure sign that the curse is working can be that the target becomes calmer than usual. If your enemy seems stronger, more steady and at peace, you can be certain that the magick is working, and this response is a desperate attempt to hide the pain. Often, you see subtle signs. Sometimes, a total collapse and the target descends to regretful weakness. Part of the power of this magick is the relief you feel when it works well, so if you see nothing, it can be frustrating. What you may notice, even if nothing else is obvious, is that the target has less power over you, and that if you are willing to notice it you feel free, powerful and at ease after the ritual. It may begin to work immediately, or the effects may simmer and stir over many weeks or months. As with all magick, timing is entirely down to circumstances, and timing is the last thing you should focus on. Sometimes the results are clear and obvious; there are many reviews of the book where readers allude to this. At other times, nothing may be obvious. And of course, let’s be honest, sometimes magick fails. So do aeroplanes. A shame, but true. Gordon, quite rightly states that, ‘This magick works,’ but he never says, ‘This magick is guaranteed to work every time under all circumstances.’ There are many reasons that magick can fail from time to time. If the target has protection in place, then it’s not that there’s any failure, but that you are in a war of attrition. If you lust for result too much, that can scupper things. There are many posts on this site that can help. And note that, despite its power, it may be that to get the magick to work you need to target your magick, attacking from many sides. (Read this site thoroughly for ideas that get magick to work.) And hopefully, somewhere along the road you will find peace. Of all our books, this one is (at the last count) the one with the highest percentage of positive reviews, so you can trust that the magick does work. Focus on that trust and relax, knowing your target is feeling the effects, and you are much more likely to get the result you seek than if you let frustration rule you.
Q: I don’t care about revenge but want to stop somebody from hurting me. Can this book help?
A: Of the Master Curse, Gordon says that it “destroys your victim’s ability to operate successfully in the world.” It’s not revenge, but a way of stopping a person from harming you. You can make them so weak and regretful that they no longer hurt you.
Q: How often should I perform The Ritual To Wield Power?
A: It can be performed at your discretion. Performing it once with great intensity can set you up for a considerable time. In The Lesser rituals, however, you are instructed to repeat the ritual each time you work the magick, due to the fact that no other constraints are present in the rituals. When it comes to The Greater Rituals and The Workings of Silence, do you feel you have the authority to command angels and demons? If your initial performance of the ritual gives you the conviction to continue, do so without repetition. If you have any doubts, repeating the ritual will remove those doubts. Even if you have no doubts, you may find that the ritual helps to empower a ritual by re-establishing your sense of command, while firing up your imagination. In such cases, The Ritual To Wield can be performed every time you work a ritual. It is not required for Disruption Magick.
Q: Can The Ritual To Wield Power be used with other forms of magick?
A: In any ritual where you work with angels or demons, this ritual will ensure that the spirits respect your authority. The magick can work without this ritual, of course, which is why the ritual isn’t included in every book, but it can be used with other rituals. You can use it before beginning a series of rituals, or every day that you perform a ritual; the choice is yours, and you should be led by your intuition. Magick doesn’t have to be complicated, so if you get good results without this ritual, don’t feel obliged to add it in unless directly instructed – but at the same time you are free to use it if you so wish.
Q: What about karma and magickal backlash?
A: This is non-issue and is addressed fully in the book. If you are uneasy with the subject, do not use this magick.
Q: In the Ritual to End a Relationship, do I perform it twice a day, or just once?
The ritual should be performed once a day, either before sunrise or after sunset (for thirty-three days).
Q: Why do you use angels to constrain the demons? Can’t I just work with demons?
A: There are many systems for working with demons and you are free to use those if you choose. Some traditions employ angels to constrain demons, and that method is used here, because it is safe and affords ready contact. Read about Rudd, if it interests you.
Q: Can I use this magick against a group of people?
A: Yes, but it is often worthwhile directing your attack at individuals who are important members of the group, to undermine the group.
Q: What do I do with the paper from the ritual To Regain the Upper Hand?
A: You can make a ceremony of burning or burying, or even storing the paper somewhere secret so that you remain aware of it, on a very subconscious level. Or you can think of the magick as over and done, and just trash the paper, as it’s nothing more than paper.
Q: Is Gordon writing more books?
A: He has no plans to write more books.
Q: Can you perform the rituals silently?
A: This is not advised but if you have no other option you can try.
Q: Does the Master Curse have to be performed on a series of consecutive days?
A: That is by far the best way, although it is not essential.
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I performed the ritual to break an unhealthy relationship up. I felt so good about it I performed it every night for 33 days. Come to find out on the 33rd night I was saying the wrong name. Instead of “Caspiel” I was saying “Caspien” Ugh. The worst part is I felt like I made contact . I feel sick. I don’t know what to do. Do I wait and hope the ritual works? Do I do it over saying the right name this time? Do I start the 33 days over and apologize before? What is the best advice?
This is Damon’s take on it from the main FAQ:
“Q: I missed out part of the ritual by mistake and only realized later. What now?
A: I cannot stress strongly enough the importance of actually reading the instructions in full, before you start. If you have missed part of a ritual out, you can carry on until the end, but be aware that the results may have been affected. Please ensure that you take the time to learn the ritual in full before starting out. The rituals in these books are simplified as far as possible, but you should understand all the elements of the ritual before doing the magick. Simplification can be a good thing, but it should not be assumed that the magick is so simple that it can be taken lightly. You can not rush the magick or expect it to work if performed without disipline and accuracy. Experimentation is encouraged once you are familiar with the work, but at the outset you should adopt a more thorough approach.”
But, you know, it might have been close enough… If the sigil’s there and it felt like contact was made. I’d just assume it was good enough to get through, especially if it felt like you did. If you feel sick, you might want to repeat, but if you can feel cool and detached, could still work.
Yes, I printed the sigil from my ebook, I kept it safe in the note book I keep all my spells and tried to perform the ritual from
memory. The name change from caspiel to Caspien was the only part I got wrong that I can tell. If will not offend I will perform the ritual again.
Spirit names are blurred, smudged and said incorrectly for all the time – Gordon writes about this in his new book. It still works. So you can repeat if you want to, if it makes you feel better. You might feel a strong connection!
I do realize that these rituals require that you do them at night or early morning during the darkness hours. With that said I do live with others even with small children and 1 child I believe may be psychic, so is it safe to use any of the rituals in this book while other people are home with you, especially children? If not is it possible to do these rituals in the daytime when everyone is gone? Thank you so much.
It’s always better to do it fully and feeling right, than slotting it in secretly and with the feelings all wrong. So night has its uses, and powers, but I’ say for you it would be better to do it when there’s nobody around, and put all your energy into it. And remember, it’s night *somewhere* in the world when you do it. As for doing it when kids are around, that’s a personal thing. I find that kids don’t generally know, in the same way they don’t know if somebody’s praying or chanting or meditating. The magick doesn’t spill. But for practical purposes, daytime might be great for you. Cheers, AB
In the Ritual to End a Relationship, How well will it work if the total days are 33 but some days are skipped? I ask because I am a first responder and work 24 hour shifts every third day. Having the time and the privacy during the shift is very difficult. I have done other rituals and have had some success by doing one before I go to sleep and again when I awake. Two rituals are done on each end of the same night. I would count the morning ritual for that day. Would something like that work?
Hi there, and yes, something like that would work. Try not to let it feel like a burden that you have to get out of the way. If it’s easier to miss a day, because you’re doing a damn fine job, miss a day. Here’s something that was just added to the main FAQ:
Q: I missed a few days of the ritual. Should I carry on or start again?
Ideally, you should plan ahead so that you can work the full number of days, in order, without any breaks. If you can’t do that, do what you can. Sometimes, rituals are repeated to make sure you’ve done sufficient repetitions of the ritual so that just one will be right. Sometimes you do several repetitions to make sure the spectrum of your emotions is communicated to the spirits. There are many other theoretical reasons for repetition. Which is why some rituals need no repetition at all, while others go for over a month. If you miss days due to unavoidable life issues, just carry on a best you can until you’ve hit the right number of days. (If the ritual suggests finishing on a certain day, make sure you do one ritual on that named day.) If you miss days because you became lazy or forgot, you should probably start again with more focus and commitment.