Sorcerers by Jacob Needleman

Sorcerers is an enthralling blend of sorcery, religion, and philosophy. Adolescent Eliot Appleman joins the Sorcerers, a group of young magicians who share his yearnings and aspirations. As Eliot discovers he has genuine mystical powers, he is drawn into a perilous clash between two conflicting forces--the compulsion to manipulate others and the need to master his own nature and find his place in the world.

Jacob Needleman is professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University. In addition to teaching and writing, he serves as a consultant in the fields of business, psychology, education, medical ethics, and philanthropy.