First listen to Uriah Heep - The Magician's Birthday (REACTION)

My name is Gandalf. And Gandalf means... Me. To think I should live to be "good-morninged" by Belladonna Took's son as if I were selling buttons at the door.
Original Video: • The Magician's Birthday
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[@stephenurso9267]

They are very underrated and never got the recognition they deserved in my opinion!

[@bobbiecaserta8883]

Wow now that’s old school great stuff! I loved Uriah Heap as a teenager in the 70’s.

[@Olegstuff21986]

Can we all appreciate Gary Thain's amazing bass lines in this? I mean, the whole song is great but Gary Thain just adds the big cherry on the cake here. It's a briliant effort by Uriah Heep, one of their best.

[@SylviusTheMad]

Uriah Heep is my all-time favourite band. I finally got to see them live in 2018. And this is the song that got me hooked, all those years ago.

[@NoLegalPlunder]

David Byron. The greatest voice I ever heard.

[@davidhatton6731]

I don't think he ever got the recognition that was due him...Most definitely one of the greatest voice in rock...May he be RIP.

[@mikekeeler6362]

@@davidhatton6731 true

[@garylarue3899]

July Morning a great tune from UH.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

my favourite one of them is "July Morning". fantastic synth-solo from guest manfred mann at the end

[@byronmitchell3784]

Holy Cow, finally URIAH HEEP, and "MAGICIAN'S BIRTHDAY" BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TOO REACT TOO THIS SONG. MY AS WELL BE YOU. WELL DONE DETH... LOVE THIS SONG!

[@PK1971PK]

My thoughts as well. I can't understand why UH is not reacted to more often--and this song one of the best--drummer Lee Kerslake's drumming is phenomenal. Wow, just found out Lee passed about three days ago.

[@supercudaone]

Top 5 bands for me "Circle of Hands" "The Wizard" "Look at Yourself" also Uriah Heep is a fictional character created by Charles Dickens in his 1850 novel David Copperfield. Heep is one of the main antagonists of the novel.

[@taun856]

So you've discovered Uriah Heep. Congrats! This is a deep rabbit hole, Enjoy!

[@davidvaness5081]

Listen at your convenience those first 6 heep albums and be prepared to hear some of the greatest hard rock music ever made happy birthday to you

[@brucefelger4015]

Rain from this album is the song that would silence my friends until it was over.

[@taun856]

Lady In Black and Stealin' are my favs!

[@matthewhoag2609]

Uriah Heap was a big influence on the hard rock and metal bands of the 80’s, along with other 70’s rockers like Thin Lizzy, Molly Hatchet, and Blue Oyster Cult. BTW Uriah Heap is a character in Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield.

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

Another great band has caught your eye (ear, whatever). Uriah Heep was one of the first bands to be labelled Heavy Metal, sounding a bit more like Deep Purple than any of their other contemporaries. A few recommendations: "Gypsy", "Bird Of Prey", "July Morning", "Look At Yourself", "Tears In My Eyes", "Sunrise", "Sweet Lorraine", "Traveler In Time", "Easy Livin' ", "The Wizard" and "Stealin' " Nice note on the cover art - it was painted by Roger Dean, who also painted most of the classic Yes covers (he also created the 'Yes' logo). Many of Dean's album covers featured organic-looking architecture, gravity-defying landscapes and bio-mechanical creatures. Amazingly, he painted them all the same size as the actual album covers (13" X 13" or 13" X 26").

[@purplehead9157]

Saw them live years ago, played for 2 hours watched Mick Box on guitar do this live, blew me away....great song and reaction!!!

[@PK1971PK]

So glad you reacted to Uriah Heep--and this song is my overall favorite of theirs. These days you hear talk of "the unholy trinity" of Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin as the fathers of heavy metal, but Uriah Heep (also Blue Oyster Cult) were pioneering that sound and were big at the same time and should be given their due. Like Deep Purple, UH's use of the Hammond organ gave them a particularly heavy sound--check out "Easy Livin'" to see what I mean. Another thing UH had in common with the "trinity" bands was exquisite drumming--as heard in this cut. Unfortunately, UH's Lee Kerslake passed away 12 days after your video was posted. You've had some great suggestions for what to do next, my next favorite to request would be "July Morning".

[@midnightfury7267]

I played the heck out of this album when I was a kid. This reminds me of how great this song was. Had not heard this song for quite a long time time time time time time..........🎂🧙‍♂️

[@mikekeeler6362]

Mister Mick Box

[@davidmooney2512]

The drummer by the way Lee Kerslake has died at 73 used a Kazoo in mouth making that strange sound while playing the drums with vocals, they also using a hammond organ with synithzier

[@johnr4459]

the whole of the demons and wizards album, classic

[@tim9202]

On of my fav album!

[@riatimmermans5177]

One of my first album 🎤🎸🎹🥁great review on a great band. Manfred Mans Earth band is similar

[@starwhiteoflove]

Lol the description. Yeah, Uriah Heep is one of the finest. Used to listen to them in the beginning of my musical journey. Ken Hensley is definitely one of the great English rock composers of that time of 70s.

[@michaelbochnia5686]

Great band. Some really heavy songs they do. Saw them a few times live and they could really jam live. Good stuff.

[@wallyboy6666]

:) :) Daniel, you took me on a trip down memory lane :) My brother-in-law used to listen to Uriah Heep when he dated my sister in the early 70s. His favorite band. (They're still married!! ♡)

[@gelsol]

I dig a lot of their stuff. Look at Yourself might be my fave. There's some bangers on there.

[@jvmonte6638]

Hi Daniel, thanks for reacting to this “epic classic “. This is progressive, psychedelic, metal at it’s best with one of the best guitar solos ever recorded in a studio. Thanks again! Peace and love from Toronto!

[@luiscarulla4607]

Man, we are the same, can get so excited when listening to Uriah Heep!!

[@troysaylors8884]

Stealin’ is awesome

[@billg763]

To this day they still tour. And if you're lucky enough to see them you will be amazed. And if you are really lucky they'll play this. I've seen them 3 times in my life. 1971 (when I was about your age), 2015, and 2018. Best band ever. Can play ballads, can play progressive, can play hard rock.

[@Yaktahbay]

I always loved July Morning, Sunrise, Look At Yourself, Lady In Black, and others. There's a pretty ballad called Rain that you also might like. For some reason, I never got into this track and debated even viewing your reaction. Was I ever wrong, and that makes me happy!

[@bobminnie8950]

Glad you love this awesome music i got to grow up listening to Uriah Heep love them. Give a listen to Gypsy, Firefly or maybe The Hanging Tree. Thanks for the great music and memories

[@kennelboy386]

Believe it or not, I first listened to this album when it was released. I was thirteen, and I've been a metalhead ever since. I'm sixty now, and still think Mick Box did absolutely one of the baddest guitar solos I"ve ever heard anywhere on this tune. You might be interested to know the album cover was created by Roger Dean, the same guy that did all of Yes' album covers and designed the movie set for Alien. (the first one) Sweet Lorraine is another killer tune on this record. and I also highly recommend Rainbow Demon and Circle of Hands.. I've always loved this group, thanks for reacting.

[@Gregory......]

oh, and great guitar by Uriah Heep !

[@ledzepzoso04]

Awesome job!!! My first concert was in 1974 and it was Uriah Heep. I've been hooked ever since. I been to over 400 live concerts and still going strong.

[@markhutt9589]

Best use of a kazoo ever!

[@mickeyguerrero407]

Thanks this is an awesome song. Mick Box Rocks!

[@collo299]

'Stealin' and 'easy livin' are a must , both a little more radio friendly :)

[@MORDUM100]

Awesome song and band ..

[@RedDawnRocker]

Uriah Heep, has been around so long due to it's constant changing and growing throughout the years. In their 50 years together they've had over 20 members including like a half-a-dozen different vocalists. David Byron (this vocalist), Peter Goalby (the MTV era vocalist) and Bernie Shaw (the vocalist from the last 25-30 years) are the most well-known. Salisbury, July Morning, Easy Livin', Stealin', Sunrise and Look at Yourself are some of the best songs from their early years. Some of Peter's best include That's the Way That It Is, Sell Your Soul, Too Scared to Run, Hot Persuasion and The Other Side of Midnight. Some of Bernie's best include Voice on My TV (which is very, very relevant today), Love in Silence, Grazed By Heaven (off their latest CD), Between Two Worlds and Corridors of Madness. It's kind of surreal seeing all these 60s and 70s bands that are still around today. Not that it's a bad thing, in most cases it's a definite plus.

[@christinerobinson3819]

So glad you've found this band..........one of the great bands of my youth. The English rock bands of the 70's were the greatest in the world

[@harrybendtsen5147]

Dude Dethstrok9, Welcome to one of my favorite tunes of all time. This song does not get old, I've enjoyed it for 48 years; yes I'm 65 and still get into metal music. A few recommendations from the "classic lineup": July Morning, Look at Yourself, Sunrise, Shadows of Grief, Sweet Lorraine, the entire Demons and Wizards album, Pilgrim, I Won't Mind. You will find their versatility, power, harmonies and styles very unique. I can say they have been overlooked, but at the same time they influenced the start of many bands, namely: UFO, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Queen, Helloween, Blind Guardian, King Diamond, Winger, just to name a few. Try to obtain the 1973 Uriah Heep Live double-album, be sure it has the Rock-and-Roll Medley, one of the best Live albums ever. Being a Christian myself, I applaud your taste in music. BTW Ken Hensley became a Christian around 1990 and has established a good solo career playing some of his old classics mixed with Christian themed songs. On a side note, you should check out Theocracy, a Christian band from Georgia. Nailed and I Am are scorchers. Enjoy.

[@zenhaelcero8481]

Holy sh!t, a Uriah Heep reaction on KZbin!

[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

Welcome fellow cyberspacian traveler:) This song absolutely blew me away.

[@michaelcotner8299]

Stealin is my favorite song ever. Lyrics are incredible. This tune will be played at my funeral.

[@rosempelfrey]

Dude, you are reviewing songs from all the concerts I went to in the seventies. Fun listening to your fresh ears reviewing them!

[@lougordon5206]

The Wizard, Stealin, and Easy living are worth looking into.

[@robertwilson5058]

Just to add "Stealin" is a head banger too. Lyrics do not glorify the act. In fact just the opposite. This was one of the first songs I'd learned to play on guitar.

[@spazimdam]

I love the kazoo in this, always have. The old story of good vs evil, told through really excellent rock music. I must have listened to this 100s of times in my youth back in the 70s. Glad to see you appreciate this.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

You would love "Tears In My Eyes" or "Shadows of Grief" from their "Look At Yourself" album.

[@brucefelger4015]

Now imagine hearing this live, with your ear drums meeting in the middle of your head!

[@mrdemocracy7106]

URIAH HEEP British LEGENDS. In my opinion best group of the 1970s for sure. Best Vocalist in the late David Byron and the great Mick Box on guitar who is still going to this date All superb artists. Recommend, Sunrise,July Morning,Pilgrim,Look at Yourself, Rainbow Demon, Easy Living etc etcetc so many excellent tracks

[@robertwilson5058]

My recommendation for Heep is "Easy Living" and " Stealing". A couple of great songs. Yeah, I noticed Easy Living caught your attention. You'll love it.

[@mikekeeler6362]

Look at yourself

[@toddstevens13]

Well if you like the Prog Heep DDR, then Gypsy, Bird of Prey, Look At Yourself, Salisbury, and July Morning, maybe Sweet Lorraine are in that Vein. Yes there are others as well.

[@prognerd395]

Seconding these... but especially Salisbury

[@fixzeichner5592]

I like the music selection on your channel. Gipsy, Bird of prey, Return to fantasy, Love machine were other good rock songs by Uriah Heep.

[@NoLegalPlunder]

Now you know what inspired King Diamond. No wonder he named his son Byron.

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

Absolutely. Notice that some of his songs are named after Uriah Heep songs but are totally different. Examples are Gypsy Lady In Black Dreams

[@williamlewis6328]

SO GLAD YOU FOUND THIS! I WATCH A TON OF REACTIONS AND HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO HIT ON THIS. YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY THE PERFECT ONE FOR THIS IN SO MANY WAYS. THIS WHOLE ALBUM TELLS A STORY . FROM BEGINNING TO END. AND THEN THE FANTASY ANGLE. THE WAY YOU DISECT LYRICS. YES SIR, YOU GONNA REALLY ENJOY YOURSELF. KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!

[@danieljodrey709]

Great song. Few people know of this band. Good choice of songs.

[@mphokavamba6139]

i discovered the band this month and i have already become the best fan already

[@josephtabar492]

When I first started watching this video I thought this kid is in for a surprise! I'm 58 soon to be 59 years old and first heard this tune between the ages of 13 and 14 and it blew me away. The commentator doing this video I guess it's into science fiction and things a long that line where when I was his age I was in the hard driving guitars with some killer licks. When in the video the song gets to the part the fire died the music faded filled with gear of death we waited. I noticed a remarkable change in demeanor of this young commentator and it's the same reason but this song got me so many years ago. This is where the guitar solos start and they are killer from their conception. I sold the look on this young man's face and saw myself so many years ago and the power of a good rock and roll player playing the music I love at its highest levels. Thanks for this video I mean no respect my calling you a boy or a young man. I am old compared to you, but in spirit we are on the same plain. Rock on young Seed Popper.... "It's like lightning" I say Ride the lightning! FINAL THOUGHT This has been the most entertaining video that I have seen in the past year. I believe there is hope for the younger generation and bringing back rock and roll. Greedy music industry executive strove rock and roll into the ground for the sake of cookie cutter songs they make today they have no heart or soul.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

You've got that Wayne's World head bang down; an honorary 70s child. I played the grooves off Heep's Demons & Wizards album.

[@mortykun]

Loved this reaction. Nice! You seem like the kind or person who might like "Shadows or Grief" or "Tears In My Eyes" from Uriah Heep. Not well known songs or hits, but real gems.

[@carloscea7946]

This song is awesome....and with the David Byron voice!!!!!

[@stevecochrane9059]

The album art is by Roger Dean. He did a lot of album art in the 70s and 80s including many Yes albums. He created the Yes logo, in fact several of them. Google him, check out his work.

[@gilsorger6548]

My introduction to Rock, in '73. On bass, the great Gary Thain.

[@recyclerhopkins]

Daniel, they took their name from a character (an antagonist) in Charles Dicken's novel David Copperfield. This is from the 1972 album of the same name. The song Sweet Lorraine from this album is really good too but a lot different. It was released as a single and features a Moog synthesizer solo by Ken Hensley. Also the album Stand Up(1969) is great from Jethro Tull. It's more blues and hard rock compared to Aqualung. It features their best line-up and was their first album with new guitarist Martin Lancelot Barre. Nothing is Easy would be a good song to try.

[@invisiblegirl422]

This band never really took off in the U.S. I rarely remember hearing them. Quite the shame, cuz they're awesome!

[@bobbyg7102]

Check out these Heep songs: Pilgrim Stealin' Beautiful Dream So many damn good songs by these guys

[@drprogensteinphp]

Awesome reaction video! I won't bother going into any details regarding the band lineup or their history, as I'm sure others have already mentioned these things. Not to mention the fact all of this information is available online to which I'm sure you've already researched. I will say that I've been a Uriah Heep fan since the early 1970s. This was a pinnacle album for the band, and one of my personal favourites along with Demons & Wizards, and Look At Yourself (highly underrated and recommended). I would also like to say that your reaction was exactly the same as mine the first time I heard this song through headphones nearly 50 years ago. That's what made this video so interesting. Watching your reactions in the moment took me back to another time and place. Thanks.

[@JacobBailey]

Gesh. This song is ridiculous! Soooo awesome!

[@jhamptonjr]

I'll bet whoever posted this request meant for you to listen to the album. If you had started with the song Easy Living you would get a whole different vibe about this group. Love your channel! Peace!

[@JamesSavik]

This is a band I missed. Not too many Uriah Heep fans in Arkla-lousia-sippi. It sounds like one I might like to explore.

[@martinfoote8224]

That went places! Never heard anything by them before in spite of being from the UK (and living up the road from Dickens' birth place).

[@TheFireMonkey]

Uriah Heep started out in 1969 and they are still around today and going strong. They are one of the foundational bands that a lot of rock and heavy metal was built on. For me, They were the band I listened to when I wanted for rock - at the same time, I was into Cat Stevens, Simon and Garfunkel, and Leonard Cohen [I also had and still have a significant Country music side but that always felt like a separate thing.]

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

I'd recommend their track Salisbury.

[@Trevscuriosites]

Try their track called Gypsy

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Wishbone Ash - Time Was; J. Geils Band - Must of Got Lost (with intro, from the bloodshot album).

[@davidmooney2512]

Ivan Andersen of Jefthro Tull played with then as a guess when they had a reunion

[@brucefelger4015]

Hard Rock Kazoo!

[@europe7249]

First and foremost Uriah Heep was a prog/rock band. Songs like Stealin'.. Easy Livin' and Sweet Lorraine were "pay the bills" songs. Nothing wrong with them, studio time isn't cheap. Have to scratch out some singles so a band can get their concept out. As others have said Bird of Prey, Look at Yourself, July Morning and The Wizard are more in line with the bands main theme. Wonderful band that has been overlooked by many.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

I enjoyed that a lot. Good stuff. Is that a Roger Dean Album cover? I bet more than a few people bought that album for the cover and were rewarded by great music when they got home.

[@SylviusTheMad]

That is indeed Roger Dean. He also did Heep's previous album, Demons & Wizards.

[@bobprivate8575]

Hey Daniel, I just commented on your BOC - Godzilla a few hours ago, and was tempted to suggest UH there. Then I see this, and realize I didn't need to. UH never took off in the US, their only song that charted was Easy Livin', but the rest of the world has better musical taste than we do apparently! But, on the other hand, there was some pretty steep competition if you consider other bands that formed in England the same year (1968) includes Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. I never interpreted the "the lives that he had led" to be literal in this song but more figurative, with him being long-lived: "spent a lifetime doing this, another lifetime doing that..." sort of thing. You may be right, just sharing how I interpreted it. I've never seen an official-from-UH lyric for this song, but it always sounded to me like "orcan orchestra"- again, it really doesn't matter one way or another. Do a search for 'magician's birthday uriah heep 2001', for the live 30th anniversay vid. You won't be disappointed. A few specific links to other UH songs people have been recommending: (these are official uploads, I won't link unofficial ones) Easy Livin': kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIfRXpaHgcesaas from the 2014 Rock Meets Classic Tour, IMO one of the better rock-meets-orchestra fusions July Morning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3PWqotrpJVmrc0 from the 2015 Rock of Ages Festival in Seebron, Germany You said it reminds you a bit of Jethro Tull, so 'Blind Eye' kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3mYg4lnqLhqa5o acoustic, with guest appearance by Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull If you listen to more UH, in this song as well as many others, Ken Hensley uses the symbolism of the Sun to mean happiness. He's said as much in interviews, but you'll find it a recurring theme in songs he penned other than this one- if the lyric is the sun disappeared, take it to mean his happiness was gone, or in this song they greeted the day (i.e. the sun rose), and happiness returned. If you like The Hobbit, there's an animated film from I think 1978 you should hunt down. It much more closely follows the novel. And nine is a fine age, I think that's when I first read it, and all through elementary school we watched the aforementioned animated film at least once per year!

[@davidconeill6824]

just to let you know `the orchid orchestra can be seen depicted on the album cover

[@davidhatton6731]

I would love to get your reaction to Uriah Heep's song July Morning...one of my favorites by them.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

“Easy livin” was the hit on this album

[@markb.8756]

I thought Easy Living was from Demons and Wizards.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Mark B. Oh I can’t remember, you may be right. Oops!

[@markhaus2830]

@@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052 Yes Demons and Wizards.

[@tbshaw2157]

Young’un! You have taste both in tunes, and in literature! So rare to see, and delightful! This one old fart is def Subbed!

[@Blair19]

Uriah Heep's best tune right there.. A journey of progressive rock.. Sweet Lorraine also great

[@zoso4rune504]

Rush "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" From All the Worlds Stage. Another great Fantasy song. Also Another Uriah Heap song " Return to Fantasy" I think would be a great song to check out. Keep Exploring the great sound track of my youth.

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

The art is by Roger Dean, same guy who did early Yes covers. Like the dark side? Try: "The Count of Tuscany" - Dream Theater. Heh heh heh...

[@5309backbeat]

My Favorite band I'm glad you enjoyed it. Listen to "Salibury" The lead break is awesome.

[@edwardlafreniere3641]

Ken hensley is a poet who puts his music to his words

[@hohenhaininfo]

dear young man. I am a 60 years old german person. I'd like to know your age only because I analyse how people come to listen to the music of my youth. I am a private person and Uriah Heep fan since 1973, not a business man :-D thanks for your great channel

[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

I am 17

[@davidmooney2512]

They have a album "Return to Fantasy" listen to it

[@chucklasher6061]

I know this is an older video but it's nice to see younger folks enjoying Uriah Heep. I was introduced to the band when I was 13 and I'm 55 now. If you like the magical aspect and if you haven't found out by now there are a couple albums telling the tales about the wizard and his battle against evil . Demons and Wizards and The Magician's Birthday

[@sidecardog5244]

Interesting song. Don’t know how I missed them...the music is excellent, lyrics are a little cheesy...but not enough to spoil the music. Try Jaws of Heaven by Spock’s Beard....like a video game about an ancient Warrior.

[@Gregory......]

Daniel, you need to listen to Nazareth. Hair of the Dog album is so , you can't help but listen to the whole album, because it is one great song after another. Please give it a try, I would love to see your reaction.

[@5309backbeat]

"RAZAMANAZ"

[@completecharleston7142]

Great band choice - loved UH during my teens / 20's - their previous album "Demons and Wizards" is the height of their musical genius, every song is amazing, IMO, and the final song "Paradise / The Spell" is similar to Magicians Birthday, telling a story of good vs evil.

[@dennishinkle5010]

Uriah Heep was a character from Charles Dickens book David Copperfield.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Nice Job Man ! ✌️

[@randlnickel9196]

Damn my teens were spectacular

[@edwardthorne9875]

Probably too late for suggestions, especially 'horror' literature: One of my favorite early writers is Algernon Blackwood. His style is more literary, more in line with late Victorian. He is more into rising unease and creepiness than violence. Even something as ordinary as wind in the trees becomes terrifying in his hands. Yes, he's that good. He was writing around the turn of the century and is said to have influenced H.P.Lovecraft. As a fantasy fan -- can I assume you have read (or at least heard about) Terry Pratchett? He turns fantasy tropes into piercingly funny satire. His 42 Discworld novels are... a superb place to be. I owned exactly one Uriah Heep album -- Magicians Birthday. Not bad in concert, too.

[@robmongar]

Fantasy books I recommend are series in nature. Piers Anthony:Incarnations of Immortality. Gail Z. Martin: Chronicles of The necromancer and Alan Dean Foster: Spell Singer

[@azovveles6690]

I play this song on ever one my birthdays being born on Christmas.

[@azovveles6690]

Also there is plenty of schools of magic within Christianity. Kabbalah is a form of Christian shamanism, and there is Christian Druids. The most known though is Christian mysticism, which is the simple understanding that prayers, taking communion, using altars are all magical practices. Scripture is not anti-magic, is against specific uses of it. Granted more modern interpretations of scripture view magic differently, and replace terms like magi with wise man.

[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

Ahh, you are one in the know then?:)

[@azovveles6690]

@@DiconDissectionalReactions Personally I think “mystical”, topics should be part of a public standard teaching system taking into consideration are recent findings and understanding of quantum entanglement and metaphysics. However such topics are treated as fantasy instead of reality, and our society tells us to put such notions away once reaching adulthood.

[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

@@azovveles6690 That the knowledge is esoteric makes me seek it out more, but that's just me:) But yes, mysticism is extremely interesting and we would do well to study it further.

[@azovveles6690]

@@DiconDissectionalReactions I practice in solitude, and personal would suggest finding a esoterica society to join and work with if your interested in mysticism. That said if your not into masonry Albert Pike Morales and Dogma is a excellent read. If one though I would suggest working on your degree work before reading it. However regardless of your obligation you can read the Tarot of the Bohemians by Papus. I’ve found it to be very beneficial especially if choosing a route of solitude when practicing ancient crafts. Here a link to a free online copy. www.sacred-texts.com/tarot/tob/index.htm