[PDF] Magic The Basics eBook

Author : Michael D. Bailey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 25,76 MB
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1317610660

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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.

Author : Michael D. Bailey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 14,75 MB
Release : 2017-08
Category : Magic
ISBN : 9781138809604

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

Author : Michael David Bailey
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 42,5 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781315749945

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"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."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Brandy Williams
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 30,90 MB
Release : 2014-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738725447

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Anyone can practice magic to improve their everyday lives. Practical Magic for Beginners is a straightforward introduction to magical practice for Christians, Pagans, Jews, atheists, and people of all religious traditions. This comprehensive training course presents the foundations of spellcraft and ritual magic through short, simple exercises. Readers explore their energy and senses, and then move on to developing skills in extrasensory perception, divination, and introspection. Magical timing, magical processes, ritual space and tools, journaling, and dreamwork are explained and discussed in depth. This nondenominational guidebook also includes twenty rituals related to friendship, love, prosperity, health, and other common concerns.

Author : Donald Tyson
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 24,12 MB
Release : 2002-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1567187471

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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.

Author : Phillip Cooper
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,96 MB
Release : 2001-06-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781578632077

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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.

Author : Howexpert Press
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,37 MB
Release : 2015-12-31
Category :
ISBN : 9781523205141

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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!

Author : Donald Tyson
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 27,86 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Magic
ISBN : 9780875428352

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Ritual Magic, by Donald Tyson, provides a historical, theoretical, and practical introduction to the astonishing world of magic--not mere myth and delusion nor tricks and illusion, but real magic. In Ritual Magic you will learn what is possible with magic. Can magic bring rains from a clear sky? Can it calm stormy seas? Can real magic change the outcome of great battles? Can you use magic to improve your life? The answers to these and many other questions will be found in Ritual Magic. Explore the roots of magic - its complete history Get answers to questions frequently asked by those approaching magic for the first time Discover how magic works Learn the similarities and differences among different magical paths, including Golden Dawn, Shamanism, Wicca, Thelema, Druidism, and more Receive complete instructions for rituals to awaken magical awareness and to accomplish a willed purpose Deepen your knowledge of ritual magic, with suggested programs of study and reading material Learn how and why magic can become an important part of your life Whatever you own particular occult interest, Ritual Magic will help you learn what it is about, where it comes from, and how to do it correctly. By using this book as a road map of Western occultism, you will discover the truth about magic and use it to improve your life.

Author : Michael Furie
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,36 MB
Release : 2012-12-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738734535

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Learn the Fundamental Skills of Magical Practice Explore how to bring love, money, healing, blessings, and more into your life with over seventy simple spells and rituals. This easy-to-use, essential guide provides a comprehensive introduction to magical techniques. Learn the basics of spellcasting: timing, correspondence, discipline, intent, projection, grounding, and more in this practical manual. From candles, crystals, and charms to witch bottles, gems, and cords, you'll study the many forms and tools of magic. You'll even attain knowledge on how to design your own spells in this accessible guide for the beginning witch. Spellcasting for Beginners provides everything you need to know about magical practice with clear, concise instruction. Create a basic altar for solitary practice, experiment with nature-based magic, and discover the many uses of potions, recipes, and natural ingredients for your spells. Your witch's training will be an enjoyable and enlightening experience as you take part in the magical heritage of the craft. Praise: "Michael Furie brings fantastical stories about magic and spells back to reality with this dedicated work aimed at those embarking on the long journey into magical practice."—Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft

Author : Mark Anthony Wilson
Publisher : Running Press Kids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,78 MB
Release : 2003-05-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780762414550

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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.