I have benefited from:
Liber Null & Psychonaut, and The Octavo – Peter J, Carroll
The Magician’s Companion, and The Magician’s Reflection – Bill Whitcomb
The Red Goddess – Peter Grey
The Information, and Chaos – James Gleick
Liber O – Aleister Crowley
I have found the most important traits for a magician are persistence, being totally honest with yourself, and a sense of humor.