Category Archives: Witchcraft

The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe (62-64)

This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book … Continue reading

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A True History of Witchcraft

Having spent the day musing over the origins of the modern witchcraft, I had a vivid dream. It seemed to be a cold January afternoon, and Aleister Crowley was having Gerald Gardner over to tea. It was 1945, and talk … Continue reading

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The Hammer of Witches: A Complete Translation of the Malleus Maleficarum

The Malleus Maleficarum, first published in 1486-7, is the standard medieval text on witchcraft and it remained in print throughout the early modern period. Its descriptions of the evil acts of witches and the ways to exterminate them continue to … Continue reading

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Witchcraft, Magic and Alchemy

From raising the dead to foretelling the future, this historical tour of the occult offers a captivating exploration of sorcery and ceremonial magic. Prepared by a noted French historian, it ventures into virtually all of the classical arts, with 375 … Continue reading

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The Making of Salem: The Witch Trials in History, Fiction and Tourism

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 are a case study in hysteria and group psychology, and the cultural effects still linger centuries later. This critical study examines original trial transcripts, historical accounts, fiction and drama, film and television shows, and … Continue reading

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Exploring Spellcraft: How to Create and Cast Effective Spells

Nearly anyone can learn the secrets to casting effective spells. Exploring Spellcraft shows you how by explaining in simple language what magick is and the way in which it works. You will also learn about magickal times and correspondences, candle … Continue reading

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The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft, and Wicca

This new edition retains the balanced tone and thorough research of the previous two (The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft, 1989 and 1999). In more than 480 entries, paranormal expert Guiley covers both historical witchcraft, such as the Salem witches,Santa … Continue reading

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Wicca Spellcraft for Men

Wicca Spellcraft for Men explains the workings of Wiccan spellcraft from a male point of view with special attention to the concerns men face in their day to day life. It provides the scientific principles of spellcraft and sensibly explains … Continue reading

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Witchs Master Grimoire

The Witch’s Master Grimoire contains numerous spells and magical rites in an A-Z format that are simple and easy to follow. Many of them make use of the power of fire through the flame of a candle. Others rely on … Continue reading

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Witchcraft Myths in American Culture

A fascinating examination of how Americans think about and write about witches, from the ‘real’ witches tried and sometimes executed in early New England to modern re-imaginings of witches as pagan priestesses, comic-strip heroines and feminist icons. The first half … Continue reading

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