Chic Cicero, born in 1936 in Buffalo, New York, is an American esoteric author with over forty years of experience in ceremonial magic. His research interests, stemming from his engagement with Freemasonry and the Western mystery tradition, have led to numerous articles on subjects like Rosicrucianism and the Knights Templar. Cicero is an active participant in various Masonic, Martinist, and Rosicrucian organizations, holding leadership roles within the York Rite. He was a close associate of Dr. Israel Regardie and played a significant role in re-establishing an initiatory branch of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the United States during the early 1980s. Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero, as G.H. Chiefs of the modern Order, have co-authored several influential books on the Golden Dawn, Tarot, Kabbalah, and Western magic, including the award-winning 'The Essential Golden Dawn.' They have also edited and expanded upon seminal works by Israel Regardie.

Chic Cicero's deep involvement with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is a cornerstone of his esoteric work. He established a temple within this tradition in 1977 and was instrumental, alongside Dr. Israel Regardie, in reviving a legitimate initiatory lineage of the Order in the United States. This collaboration underscores Cicero's commitment to preserving and propagating the Golden Dawn system. His presidency of The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Inc., and his role as a Grand Chief Officer, alongside his wife Sandra Tabatha Cicero, highlight their leadership within the contemporary Golden Dawn movement. Their joint efforts have produced significant texts that serve as introductions and guides to the Order's teachings and practices.

The Ciceros have authored and co-authored a substantial body of work focused on esoteric subjects, with a particular emphasis on the Golden Dawn system, Tarot, Kabbalah, and the broader Western mystery tradition. Their books, such as 'The Essential Golden Dawn,' 'Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition,' and 'The Golden Dawn Magical Tarot,' are recognized for their comprehensive approach. Beyond their original writings, they have also undertaken significant editorial work, annotating and adding new material to foundational texts by Israel Regardie, including 'The Middle Pillar' and 'The Tree of Life.' This dual approach of original scholarship and the enhancement of classic works solidifies their position as key figures in contemporary esoteric literature.

Chic Cicero's academic and practical engagement with esoteric traditions is reflected in his research articles published in respected journals like 'Ars Quatuor Coronatorum' and the 'Transactions of the Metropolitan College of the SRIA.' His research has delved into areas such as Rosicrucianism and the historical Knights Templar, demonstrating a scholarly rigor applied to occult history. Cicero's active participation extends to his membership in numerous fraternal and esoteric organizations, including Masonic, Martinist, and Rosicrucian bodies. His prominent roles within the York Rite Masonic bodies, serving as both Local and Grand Line Officer, indicate a deep commitment to the structured, initiatory aspects of these traditions.