29.11.2020

“Magic: The Basics” by Michael D. Bailey

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"Magic: The Basics" by Michael D. Bailey
"Magic: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to magic in world history and contemporary societies. Presenting magic as a global phenomenon which has manifested in all human cultures, this book takes a thematic approach which explores the historical, social, and cultural aspects of magic. Key features include: * attempts to define magic either in universal or more particular terms, and to contrast it with other broad and potentially fluid categories such as religion and science; * an examination of different forms of magical practice and the purposes for which magic has been used; * debates about magic’s effectiveness, its reality, and its morality; * an...>>
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29.11.2020

“Not In Kansas Anymore: A Curious Tale of How Magic Is Transforming America” by Christine Wicker

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"Not In Kansas Anymore: A Curious Tale of How Magic Is Transforming America" by Christine Wicker
"Magic has stepped out of the movies, morphed from the pages of fairy tales, and taken root in the modern mind. Soccer moms are getting voodoo head washings in their backyards, young U.S. soldiers send chants toward pagan gods of war, and a seem-ingly normal family has determined that they are in fact elves. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are turning toward the supernatural in new ways, blending the ancient and the modern for a hyper-charged spirituality. They are reaching back in time to powers that have sustained the human imagina-tion for thousands of years. For many of us, magic is taking hold in less obvious ways. Almost unconsciously we find ourselves noting mysterious synchronicities...>>
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29.11.2020

“The Art of Black Mirror Scrying” by Rosemary Ellen Guiley

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"The Art of Black Mirror Scrying" by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
"The black mirror is a powerful divinatory and visioning tool, revered for centuries for its ability to penetrate the veil between worlds. Mirror gazing, or scrying, is an ancient art for making contact with the dead, opening the gates to the angelic realm, seeing into the future and past, and seeing distant locations. All kinds of shiny surfaces have been used as tools, but the black mirror stands above them all. This complete and concise guide covers the history of black mirrors and scrying, and famous people who have relied on mirrors to reveal secrets and truth. It explains how black mirrors work in psychic seeing, and gives detailed advice on how to use...>>
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29.11.2020

“Ancient Egyptian Magic: A Hands-On Guide” by Christina Riggs

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"Ancient Egyptian Magic: A Hands-On Guide" by Christina Riggs
"In the ancient world, if you needed a love charm, wanted to contact your dead wife, or needed the ability to fly like a bird, the magicians of Egypt were the ones who could make it happen. In Ancient Egyptian Magic, Christina Riggs explores how the Egyptians thought about magic, who performed it and why, and also helps readers understand why we’ve come to think of ancient Egypt in such a mystical way. Readers will learn how to cure scorpion bites, discover why you might want to break the legs off your stuffed hippopotamus toy, and uncover whether mummies really can come back to life. Readers can also learn how to save a fortune on...>>
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