There are 7 principles of magic that were laid out in The Kybalion. The Kybalion, purportedly based upon ancient Hermeticism, was first published in 1908. The Kybalion itself claims to have influenced all major religions and philosophies, both ancient and modern. Reading the 7 Principles of Magic PDF will briefly familiarize you with concepts that you’ve likely heard before. The full Kybalion is available to read for free online in the Public Domain.