Magic and Witchcraft (History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult): Exploring the Enigmatic World of the Supernatural Paperback – 14 July 2023

In this enthralling exploration, George Moir takes you deep into the fascinating history and diverse manifestations of magic and witchcraft. From the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia to the witch trials of Europe and the folklore of different cultures, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful account of humanity’s enduring fascination with the occult.

Discover the rituals, spells, and incantations which were passed down through generations, as well as the individuals who have been central to the study and practice of magic and witchcraft. Delve into the mystical traditions of witchcraft, from nature-based paganism to ceremonial magic, and gain a deeper understanding of their significance in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Moir unravels the enigmatic world of the supernatural, exploring the beliefs, traditions, and cultural influences that have shaped our perceptions of magic and witchcraft. Engaging anecdotes, fascinating illustrations, and thought-provoking insights invite you to explore the boundaries between reality and the unknown.

“Magic and Witchcraft” is a captivating guide for you to leave you spellbound. Whether you are a curious seeker of knowledge or a seasoned practitioner, this book offers a wealth of information and inspiration to ignite your imagination and deepen your understanding of the mystical arts.

Prepare to be enchanted as you delve into the secrets and ancient wisdom of “Magic and Witchcraft.” Unlock the door to a world where the odd becomes conceivable and embrace the power of the unknown.

The Literary Gazette.
“The book contains little less than a hundred pages, and might be read right through the journey by the express train between London and Brighton; but so suggestive is every page, that an intelligent and imaginative reader will not reach the end till the book has been many an hour in his hands.”

The Economist.
“This can be a pleasant book, slightly quaint, but full of amusing and instructive reading.”

The Atlas.
“If the other volumes of the series are equal to the present in interest and value, we think we may safely predict a very extensive popularity… The creator has collected from all manner of curious and out-of-the-way sources materials for his book, and it reads like one of old Montaigne’s Essays.”

The Leader.
“A charming volume of curious and learned gossip, such as would have riveted Charles Lamb by its fine scholarly tone and its discursive wealth. If the other volumes are up to this mark, the series will be by far the best of the many which now make Literature the luxury of the poor.”

The Gardeners’ Chronicle.
“Exactly the book for the amusement of a man of education. Lively and learned, poetical and practical. This book is to the scholar fatigued with trash like a bottle of rich Hungarian wine to a man who has been condemned to the thin potations of France and the Rheingau.”

The Gateshead Observer.
“The publishers have acted wisely in calling to their aid a scholar and a author of the highest order.”

The Leicestershire Mercury.
“The narrative is by no means a mere dry record of facts and dates. It is abundantly diversified and relieved with illustrative anecdotes and sprightly observations—philosophy and pleasantry combining with genuine erudition to make this one of the useful and entertaining of the volumes of reading with which we have met.”