The Book of English Magic: A History

by Philip Carr-Gomm, Richard Heygate

Overview

Through experiments to try and places to visit, as well as a historical exploration of magic and interviews with leading magicians, Philip Carr-Gomm and Richard Heygate’s The Book of English Magic will introduce you to the extraordinary world that lies beneath the surface.

Magic runs through the veins of English history, part of daily life from the earliest Arthurian legends to Aleister Crowley to the novels of Tolkien and Philip Pullman, and from the Druids to Freemasonry and beyond.

Richly illustrated and deeply knowledgeable, this book is an invaluable source for anyone curious about magic and wizardry or for sophisticated practitioners wanting to learn more.

“This book is never less than gripping . . . the otherworld beckons.” —Daily Mail

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781468300697
Publisher:	Abrams Press
Publication date:	10/30/2012
Pages:	576
Sales rank:	292,881
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.85(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Philip Carr-Gomm is a writer and psychologist. He trained with Ross Nichols, the founder of the Order of Bards Ovates & Druids, and has led the Order for over twenty years. He has written for CNN’s Belief Blog.

Sir Richard Heygate is a co-author of Endangered Species.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"A use-friendly primer. A magical mystery tour, for readers who want to get a little deeper into magic, there are well informed suggestions."
-The Times

"A fabulous array."
-Daily Express

Editorial Reviews

"Lucid and wonderfully easy to read… While it is indeed a perfect book for the 'intelligent novice' it’s far more than that– it’s a serious, in-depth survey of a massive topic.

WitchVox

"For readers of works like Harry Potter who have grown up a bit into wanting to know more."

The Hermetic Library

"An accessible and immensely readable book… A fascinating insight into a hidden world.

Booksquawk

"Lucid and wonderfully easy to read… While it is indeed a perfect book for the 'intelligent novice' it’s far more than that– it’s a serious, in-depth survey of a massive topic.

-WitchVox

"For readers of works like Harry Potter who have grown up a bit into wanting to know more."

-The Hermetic Library

"An accessible and immensely readable book… A fascinating insight into a hidden world.

-Booksquawk

A fabulous array.

Daily Express

A use-friendly primer. A magical mystery tour, for readers who want to get a little deeper into magic, there are well informed suggestions.

The Times

"A use-friendly primer. A magical mystery tour, for readers who want to get a little deeper into magic, there are well informed suggestions."
-The Times

"A fabulous array."
-Daily Express

From the Publisher