# Event Details - **Event Name**: "The Magic of Books" Monthly Lecture Series with William Kiesel - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join William Kiesel for a series of engaging talks on books and book culture surrounding the wisdom traditions housed in the PRS Library.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/48b81f00-e2a6-11f0-b1e5-fb8d04c0193d-rimg-w740-h740-dc968877-gmir.jpg JANUARY'S CLASSKeys to the Mysteries: Origins of the Major ArcanaOf the five suits of the Tarot, the Trumps offer symbolism andemblematic iconography stemming from ritual traditions in the ancientworld, through Renaissance era playing cards and into a moderndivinatory tool. This visual presentation discusses the historicalsources behind the 'Spirit Suit' of the Tarot tracing its roots throughcultural, astrological, and alchemical links in the development of theseimportant and popular oracle cards.ABOUT THE MAGIC OF BOOKS SERIES:“Without books, there is no memory, and without memory, a culture cannot exist.” - Fernando BáezJoin William Kiesel for a series of engaging talks on books and book culture surrounding the wisdom traditions housed in the PRS Library. Books are vessels of coagulated thought, distilled and filtered through the minds of authors, artists and adepts. Understanding the technology of the book and the laboratory of the library grants the seeker access to the esoteric secrets that can aid them on their journey of discovery. Presented in the peaceful environs of the PRS Library, William uses some of the bibilographic treasures of the library to illustrate multi-disciplined topics aimed at bringing deeper awareness into these important literary tools which have preserved the ageless wisdom for centuries.Presented by PRS and Ouroboros Press https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/48f9e2f0-e2a6-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w968-h740-dcdbdad7-gmir.jpg William Kiesel has walked the path of esotericism for over 30 years. His practical experience and historical knowledge of occult literature and culture draws from such diverse disciplines as Hermeticism, Neoplatonism, Qabalah, Thelema, Alchemy, Rosicrucianism, Theosophy, and Ceremonial Magic. With his decades as an antiquarian bookseller, his training in letterpress printing and bookbinding, Kiesel brings his love of books and scholarship together as publisher at Ouroboros Press. He is also faculty at 22 Teachings School of Hermetic Science and Magical Arts. www.bookarts.orgTicket price: $22 (in person event only)Please email events@prs.org or phone 323-663-2167 with any questions.ACCESSIBILITYPRS wants all guests to be able to enjoy our events safely and comfortably. If you require any accessibility accommodation, please reach out to events@prs.org before showtime and we will be happy to assist you.REFUND POLICIESAll sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges for PRS events, except in the event of a medical emergency, including but not limited to a positive COVID-19 test.In the event that PRS is forced to cancel an event entirely, tickets will be refunded or vouchers offered for a rescheduled event.PARKINGWe encourage attendees to consider carpooling, walking or biking to events if possible, and please be considerate of our Los Feliz neighbors when parking. 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