Magic: The Basics


Book Description

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 exploration of magic’s association with certain social factors, such as gender, ethnicity and education, among others. Offering a global perspective of magic from antiquity through to the modern era and including a glossary of key terms, suggestions for further reading and case studies throughout, Magic: The Basics is essential reading for anyone seeking to learn more about the academic study of magic.




Magic - Book of Basics


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Who are you? And what can you do? Uncover your true magical self. Magic - Book of Basics is a structured learning guide for basic knowledge in magical lore and spells. Use exercises to master your natural skills with spells and energy. Become aware of your psychic abilities. Learn about trees, wands and other worlds. Discover the meaning of runes and grasp the basics of becoming a well versed magician. Rothiir Magus is a magician living in a small town in the North Yorkshire Moors.




Sorcery for Beginners


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Five-hundred years ago, sorcery began to fade from the world. As technology prevailed, combustion engines and computers replaced enchanted plows and spell books. Real magicians were hunted almost to extinction. Science became the primary system of belief, and the secrets of spell-casting were forgotten. That is ... until now. Sorcery for Beginners is no fantasy or fairy tale. Written by arcane arts preservationist and elite mage Euphemia Whitmore (along with her ordinary civilian aide Matt Harry), this book is a how-to manual for returning magic to an uninspired world. It's also the story of Owen Macready, a seemingly average 13-year-old who finds himself drawn into a centuries-long war when he uses sorcery to take on a school bully. Owen's spell casting attracts the attention of a ruthless millionaire and a secret society of anti-magic mercenaries, all of whom wish to use Sorcery for Beginners to alter the course of world history forever.




Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic


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The ultimate book of magic for kids from a world-famous magician, complete with photographs for easy to follow instructions. From one of the world's premier practitioners of classic magic, with years of experience instructing younger readers in the magical arts, comes this new revision of his complete guide to learning and performing fantastic feats of prestidigitation. Acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times as "the text that young magicians swear by," it's full of step-by-step instructions. More than 2,000 illustrations provide the know-how behind 300 techniques, from basic card tricks to advanced levitation, along with advice on planning and staging a professional-quality magic show.




Enochian Magic for Beginners


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The most remarkable artifact in the entire history of spirit communication is the legacy of the Enochian angels, who presented themselves to the famed Elizabethan mathematician Dr. John Dee through his seer, alchemist Edward Kelley, between the years 1582-1589. Now, ENOCHIAN MAGIC FOR BEGINNERS provides this system in its complete and original form. 53 illustrations.




Basic Sigil Magic


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The most effective way to communicate with your subconscious is via magically charged symbols, or sigils. Cooper shows you how to create sigils and use simple rituals to charge them with power. He also teaches you the importance of using color and the seven planetary energies to enhance the power of your sigils. Illustrated. With bibliography & index.




Real Magic


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Examines every category of occult phenomena from ESP to Eastern ritual and explores the basic laws of magic, relating them to the natural laws of the universe.




Magic


Book Description

A magical world -- The meanings of magic -- Magical acts -- Magic contested and condemned -- Magical identities -- The reality of magic -- Magic in the modern world




How to Play Magic the Gathering


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If you want to learn the basics on how to play Magic the Gathering, then get "How to Play Magic the Gathering" guide. In this short and to the point guide, newcomers become acclimated with all the tools they will need to start playing the collectible card game. While the game is too complex for one guide to teach everything needed to become a top notch Magic pilot, this guide will provide a strong foundation on which to build a successful Magic career. - All the rules that you will need in order to begin playing are included in this guide, along with pictures to help understand the concepts being discussed. Many common situations are analyzed which will start you on the path to examining your own plays to discover your strengths, weaknesses, and areas of growth opportunities. - Using this guide as a starting point, new players will begin with a firm grasp of not only how to play Magic, but how to approach it mentally in order to continue deepening their understanding of the tactics involved in being a winning Magic player. We suggest sharing this guide with a friend so that the two of you can learn together and point out misunderstandings before they are ingrained too deeply. - Playing Magic well will lead to more wins and, ultimately, more happiness playing this rich and compelling game. It is our hope that this guide will lead you down that path towards happiness and success doing something that you enjoy. Good luck, and have fun. Click "Buy Now" to get it now!




The Magic Book


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Magic pervades many worlds of the Basic Roleplaying game system, for in the game every adventurer -- every character -- has the capacity to manipulate invisible powers. Though the beliefs of the user shape his or her approach to magic, all magic works by certain principles which stem from the life force of the user. Life force flows in natural currents throughout the uni verse. Its different forms and shapes are determined by perception. This book explains the mechanics of three independent magic systems (spirit magic, divine magic and wizardry) and details ritual magic, a system common to shamans, priests and wizards.