Simon the Sorcerer - Acts 8:9-13
Peter and John Go to Samaria - Acts 8:14-17
Simon Magus, a sorcerer of Samaria, with great power & influence among the people. (Acts 8:9-13).
Sorcery: (Occult, Demonic Forces - Witch Craft)
Philip - Evangelist/Deacon (Acts 6:8) one of the 7 deacons (Acts 6:2) Perhaps he was instrumental in introducing Christianity into Africa.
Peter (rock) - His original was Simon (Symeon) Acts 15:14 .. a prominent apostle, outstanding leader in the early days of the Christian Church.
Some people believe that money can buy anything. The Holy Spirit can not be bought. Silver - Money can not buy Salvation.
Power - prestige, influence, advantage, greater power
Occult - belief/practice in areas/things forbidden by God.
Astrology/Horoscopes forbidden - Deuteronomy 18:10, Isaiah 47:12-13
Fortune Telling forbidden - Deuteronomy 18:9-14; Isaiah 44:25; Jeremiah 27:9
Ouija Boards/Contacting the Dead forbidden - Lev. 19:31; 2 Kings 21:6; Deut 18:10-12