I spent a few years in ceremonial magick, working my way through Kraig's Modern Magick, but I must admit I never got anything out of it. It is a lot of work, with no feedback whatsoever, and it feels like driving a car blindfolded, relying on someone else's instructions.

Recently, I stumbled across Rob's Magic Blog, and admit I am pretty intimidated by the level of knowledge claimed there, and much of what is written strikes a chord with me, for instance his opinion on ritual magick. BTW, does anyone out there know Rob? Anyways, while he frowns upon books and rituals, and emphasizes first-hand experience, he is less than clear on how to develop the relevant skills, which is exactly where I need help. The blog mentioned seems to be pretty much defunct by now, so I will ask you guys.

Is there any reliable curriculum on developing magick skills out there? Any book you can recommend, which guides me towards laying out a foundation, from where I can expand/learn/discover my skill set?