Novelist and writer on the occult ALEX SUMNER undertook the Abramelin Operation from April to October 2020, and subsequently wrote a book describing his experiences in detail: "Conjuring Demons for Pleasure and Profit: an Abramelin Memoir" (2022). In this paper, which he presented to the Welsh Occult Conference at Gregynog Hall, 16th May 2025, he presents an overview of his experiences, including five years' worth of insights, and a survey of popular misconceptions about Abramelin.