The Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King

He was an icon who made Rock n ’ roll music mainstream despite being a singer of Gospel, Rhythm and Blues, and Country music. Elvis Presley was at the forefront of the American cultural zeitgeist for over two decades, until his untimely death in August 1977. Elvis Presley was the kind of pop culture figure who sold out stadiums, made women swoon, and inspired men to want to befriend him, yet he never courted this adulation. Despite his presence on the radio, in movies, and on television, most people never knew the real Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley was a bibliophile who was on a continual quest for meaning, which led him to explore various religions, including mainstream, mystical, and esoteric ones. While many of his entourage refused to endorse his views, there would be some experiences with Elvis that even skeptics couldn’t deny.

The Occult Elvis deftly explores the reverent side of Elvis Presley and how his pursuit of knowledge proved both illuminating and often frustrating. Author Miguel Conner has compiled excellent research and offers keen insight into the man whose legend has only continued to grow in the years since his demise. This is a valuable read for more than just music lovers.