Raymond Buckland was actively involved in metaphysics and the occult for fifty years.

He was the author of more than sixty books, including such bestselling titles as Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, Gypsy Dream Dictionary, and Practical Candleburning Rituals. Ray lectured and presented workshops across the United States, and appeared on major television and radio shows nationally and internationally. He also wrote screen plays, was a technical advisor for films, and appeared in films and videos. Beyond writing, Ray's other passion was homebuilt airplanes.

Ray came from an English Romany (Gypsy) family and resided with his wife Tara on a small farm in central Ohio. His legacy is preserved through the work of the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick.