Recovering the Ancient Magic presents the results of an 18-year-long study of Huna magic, detailing examples of fire-walking, spiritualism, levitation, mind-reading, instant healing, and changes in physical material.

Max Freedom Long spent 14 years in Hawaii studying the secrets of the kahunas of magic. His attempts to discover the secrets behind magical ability are detailed in this volume containing his collected data and assimilated theories. Long examines the various examples of ancient magic that he witnessed and presents profuse philosophical thoughts.

This volume features chapters on many elements of ancient magic including:

- Fire-walking

- Ghosts

- Hypnosis, mind reading, and telepathy

- Crystal gazing

- Voodoo

- Incantation rituals

- Materialisation and levitation

First published in 1936, Recovering the Ancient Magic was the first book on Huna, and Max Freedom Long's study would make the perfect read for those interested in the secrets of magical power.