
A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult
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Susie Riddell
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DK
Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries and across the world in this stunning audiobook.
A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world - from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television.
Providing listeners with a comprehensive, balanced, and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, this audiobook explores the common human fear of and fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural.
The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, it explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the tarot and runestones, mystical plants and potions such as mandrake, the presence of witchcraft in literature from Shakespeare's Macbeth to the Harry Potter series, and the ways in which magic has interacted with religion.
The most comprehensive history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthrall and fascinate you with its lavish, accessible entries, whether you are a believer or skeptic.
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Critic reviews
“This book provides a fascinating overview of the history of magic, with some emphasis on witchcraft and the occult, presented in an easily browsed, highly visual format.” (Booklist)
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Don’t listen while driving.
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The book is clearly an illustration rich volume and occasionally you will hear evidence of that in the audio. There are many instances where the narrator will refer to a non-existent picture or illustration but none of that is distracting in the least to the overall experience.
Aside from that I would recommend this audio book for anyone interested in dipping their toe into the history of magical traditions around the world. Just know that this is only your first stop.
Decent Primer on Magical Traditions
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Like a topical index, extensive, with repetitions
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So much information!
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Awesome Insight!
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Excellent book.
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This is a great book
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