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  GRASP  latex on cotton; 5.5” h x 4” w by Jakub Kalousek 2011, altered by Scott MacLeod 2013   O! how gross an error! Because of inadequate preparation, the experiment has little value, and leads to few results of importance. Yes, the gates of grace
  FATMAX 25  model paint on mdf, 3” h x 5.25” w x 2” d 2013  You certainly enjoy the momentary laughter and puzzled looks your magic act garners. And yet, it soon became clear that this “uselessness” is a form of right action. So do nothing. Sit ther
  iFAUXN (Museum Preparators’ Version)  model paint on mdf; 5” h x 3” w 2013  The artifact is chosen completely at random each time, giving the spell a very varying degree of desirability, as once used it can generate anything.  Apps: (1st row L-R):
  DeWALT  mixed media on mdf; 14” h x 14” w 2013   Could I be wrong in my understanding of the difference between having knowledge and having understanding?
  YELLOW CAMPFIRE  mixed media on mdf; 8” h x 9.75”w 2013  These rituals need not be slavishly imitated; on the contrary you should do nothing the object of which you do not understand. If you have any capacity whatever, you will find your own crude
  JUBILEE  expanding foam, iron, plastic, nail polish, spray paint, paint, varnish, gorilla glue; 13” h x 8” l x 4” w 2013   I have a book entitled  Gems and Minerals of The Bible . It's stacked at a slant on a row of books in bad light on a shelf in
  PASSING GLASS  glass & tin; 9.25” h x 6.75” w x 7” h 2013  Success in verbal invocations is a subtle matter, delicately shaded. You must decide for yourself whether or not to be satisfied with the result. It is desirable that the student should
  THE BODY AHEAD OF THE HAMMER  collage; 9” h x 7.5” w 2010  These rituals should be practiced until the figures drawn appear in flame, in flame so near to physical flame that it would perhaps be visible to the eyes of a bystander, were one present.
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  THE CRITIC  2013 Mixed media 8.75" h x 12" l x 5" w
  Yod. Nun. Resh. Yod.  (aka  Four Hand Studies ) 2013; inkjet prints each 8.5” h x 11” w  Stand upright, facing East, feet together, left arm at side, right across body, holding the wand or other weapon upright in the median line. Advance the right
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