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The Magus of Java: Teachings of an Authentic Taoist Immortal
Kosta Danaos
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Description for The Magus of Java: Teachings of an Authentic Taoist Immortal
Paperback. The story of John Chang, the first man to be documented performing pyrokinesis, telekinesis, levitation, telepathy, and other paranormal abilities. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: HPD; JMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
In 1988 the documentary Ring of Firewas released to great acclaim. The most startling sequence in the film is that of a Chinese-Javanese acupuncturist who demonstrates his full mastery of the phenomenon of chi, or bio-energy, by generating an electrical current within his body, which he uses first to heal the filmmaker of an eye infection and then to set a newspaper on fire with his hand. Ring of Firecaused thousands to seek out this individual, John Chang, in pursuit of instruction. Of the many Westerners who have approached him, John Chang has accepted five as apprentices. Kosta Danaos is ... Read more
In 1988 the documentary Ring of Firewas released to great acclaim. The most startling sequence in the film is that of a Chinese-Javanese acupuncturist who demonstrates his full mastery of the phenomenon of chi, or bio-energy, by generating an electrical current within his body, which he uses first to heal the filmmaker of an eye infection and then to set a newspaper on fire with his hand. Ring of Firecaused thousands to seek out this individual, John Chang, in pursuit of instruction. Of the many Westerners who have approached him, John Chang has accepted five as apprentices. Kosta Danaos is ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Inner Traditions
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Rochester, United States
ISBN
9780892818136
SKU
V9780892818136
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About Kosta Danaos
Kosta Danaos is a former engineer for General Dynamics, a martial arts instructor in jujutsu and tai ch'i chuan, and a freelance writer with more than 150 publications to his credit. When not traveling in Indonesia or the United States he lives in Athens, Greece.
Reviews for The Magus of Java: Teachings of an Authentic Taoist Immortal
"A groundbreaking book. This is a remarkable and fascinating account of a truly phenomenal life."
Napra ReView
"It is well worth the read. For all of you with an adventurous spirit!"
Virginia Slayton, Convergence, Fall 2000
"Danaos includes scientific, physics-based explanations of Chang's paranormal abilities which he witnessed. This publication identifies with the verification and study ... Read more
Napra ReView
"It is well worth the read. For all of you with an adventurous spirit!"
Virginia Slayton, Convergence, Fall 2000
"Danaos includes scientific, physics-based explanations of Chang's paranormal abilities which he witnessed. This publication identifies with the verification and study ... Read more