Magic and Witchcraft
From Shamanism to the Technopagans
Nevill Drury
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| ‘A well-researched history with a refreshingly global perspective...Drury writes well and never loses sight of the big picture, offering readers broad strokes and helping them to understand the subtle distinctions between magical traditions’ | | – Publishers Weekly |
| ‘A useful reference guide for those seeking a popular and concise overview of magical and occult history’ | | – The Cauldron |
Magic is as old as humanity itself. From the earliest animist view of a universe alive with potent spiritual forces to the emergence of Wicca and Neopaganism, the magical arts have helped invest the cosmos with sacred meaning.
Magic and Witchcraft traces the history of Western magical thought and philosophy from antiquity to the present day, revealing the secrets and practices of innumerable groups and practitioners. From Circe to Crowley, from the Three Magi to Wiccan websites, from Dr Dee to cyber-shaman Terence McKenna, this beautifully illustrated exploration of high magic offers intriguing new insights into the eternal quest for personal transformation.
Nevill Drury has written widely on shamanism and the Western esoteric tradition. He holds a Masters degree in anthropology from Macquarie University in Sydney, and is the author of over forty books, including The Shaman’s Quest and The New Age: Searching for the Spiritual Self.
Also of interest:
Amulets: A World of Secret Charms and Magic
Magic: The Western Tradition
Voodoo: Truth and Fantasy
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