National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult : A Visual History
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
142622401X
ISBN-13
9781426224010
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Imprint
National Geographic Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 2nd, 2025
Print length
356 Pages
Weight
1,383 grams
Dimensions
26.20 x 21.00 x 2.70 cms
Product Classification:
Eclectic & esoteric religions & belief systemsMysticism, magic & ritual
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Blending the allure of the supernatural with keen historical insights and more than 500 photos, this enchanting chronicle of magic around the world will bewitch skeptics and true believers alike.
Blending the allure of the supernatural with keen historical insights and stunning photography, this enchanting chronicle of magic around the world will bewitch true believers and skeptics alike.
Magic and the occult have held humanity in their thrall for thousands of years. This sweeping history mines that realm, examining humanitys complex relationship with the intersection between faith and nature and tracing its origins across time and culturefrom the protective amulets of ancient Egypt to ceremonial magic in India, the grimoires of Iceland to the Knights of the Round Table, Celtic paganism to the science of modern magic tricks.
National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult illuminates this enthralling world across more than 90,000 years of history. Youll meet witches and wizards, healers and alchemists, magical creatures and bewitched beings, learning the legends behind them and how they have enriched modern culture. Youll also encounter a host of spellbinding subjects, from potions and herbs to enchanted places, sacred objects, and powerful rituals. Filled with more than 500 vivid illustrations and dynamic maps, this book reveals why and how magical beliefs persist around the world. Youll discover:
Magic and the occult have held humanity in their thrall for thousands of years. This sweeping history mines that realm, examining humanitys complex relationship with the intersection between faith and nature and tracing its origins across time and culturefrom the protective amulets of ancient Egypt to ceremonial magic in India, the grimoires of Iceland to the Knights of the Round Table, Celtic paganism to the science of modern magic tricks.
National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult illuminates this enthralling world across more than 90,000 years of history. Youll meet witches and wizards, healers and alchemists, magical creatures and bewitched beings, learning the legends behind them and how they have enriched modern culture. Youll also encounter a host of spellbinding subjects, from potions and herbs to enchanted places, sacred objects, and powerful rituals. Filled with more than 500 vivid illustrations and dynamic maps, this book reveals why and how magical beliefs persist around the world. Youll discover:
- Mystical moments, including spooky gatherings, strange happenings, and ghost stories
- Magic in pop culture, from Harry Houdini to Harry Potter
- Places of power, from Mount Fuji to phantom islands like Hy-Brasil
- Magical creatures like dragons and the Loch Ness Monster
- The art of divination, including the Chinese Zodiac, numerology, and tarot
- Modern magic, from neopaganism to astrology and herbalism
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