Richard Webster?

[EstellaHanzatsu]

I have recently bought a book by him, Candle Magic for beginners.
So far i have skimmed thorugh it, it looks good and helpful.
I am new at all of this still so I still don't know much.
Is he good?
he has a lot of books out.
if he is good i would like to buy more.  

[ncsweet]

Honestly, I've never heard of him. Which isn't necessarily saying anything because there are a lot of authors out there I've never heard of. However having said that, knowing that he's published by Llewellyn (and looking at the rest of what he's published) I'd take it with a grain of salt.

His Bio on the Llewellyn site lists a background in hypnosis, and psychic studies, but no where does it discuss his magical training or experience. Which again makes me a bit wary.

Quote:

Richard Webster

Richard Webster was born and raised in New Zealand. He has been interested in the psychic world since he was nine years old. As a teenager, he became involved in hypnotism and later became a professional stage hypnotist. After school, he worked in the publishing business and purchased a bookstore. The concept of reincarnation played a significant role in his decision to become a past-life specialist. Richard has also taught psychic development classes, which are based on many of his books.

Richard's first book was published in 1972, fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming an author. Richard is now the author of over seventy-five titles on New Age subjects. His best-selling books include Spirit Guides & Angel Guardians and Creative Visualization for Beginners.

Richard has appeared on several radio and TV programs in the United States and abroad including guest spots on Hard Copy, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), KTLA-TV (Los Angeles), KSTW-TV (Seattle) and the Mike and Matty Show (ABC). He currently resides in New Zealand with his wife and three children. He regularly travels the world to give lectures, workshops and to continue his research.

Then there is this site which truly makes me think he is just in it for the $$$.  

[EstellaHanzatsu]

thanks for your oppinion on him.