Wed 04 Nov
|Treadwell's Books
Esoteric Book Club (November) – Monthly In-Person Event
Allan Johnson leads a discussion of 'The Magician', W. Somerset Maugham’s tale of an extraordinarily dangerous sorcerer.
Time & Location
04 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Treadwell's Books, 33 Store St, London WC1E 7BS, UK
About The Event
The Esoteric Book Club is a monthly gathering for those drawn to the rich, strange world of occult literature.
Each in-person session begins with a short illustrated talk from Professor Allan Johnson on the author, historical context and esoteric themes of the chosen text, followed by group discussion. Guided meditations and reflective exercises help deepen engagement with the book. Please read the selected title in advance and bring a copy, along with a notebook and pen. For this session, we’ll be reading The Magician – W. Somerset Maugham’s novel about a sinister, charismatic magician based on the life of Aleister Crowley.
The Esoteric Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month, 7–9pm. We'll be publishing the individual events for them in the coming weeks. Upcoming reads include:
5 August – Lolly Willowes – Sylvia Townsend Warner
2 September – Piranesi – Susanna Clarke
Tickets
In-person ticket - 041126ESO
This ticket gives you admission to the event live at Treadwell's.
£15.00
Total
£0.00