The goal of this book is to present basic materials and techniques of the Magic Art. It does not pretend to be all-inclusive or complete (no work on magic could), and it is drawn primarily from …

To the modern mind, the word “magic” likely conjures up im-ages of Hogwarts and other fantastical and exclusive realms. Yet in the ancient world, magic was not only a perceived …

This document is the ultimate authority for Magic: The Gathering® competitive game play. It consists of a series of numbered rules followed by a glossary. Many of the numbered rules are …

Drawing on decades of extensive research, Gosden offers a compelling account of how magical beliefs have influenced human thought and civilization, encouraging readers to reconsider the …

As you start to work your way though this book, you will find magic that uses a whole range of mathematical ideas that you already have come across, from simple addition and subtraction, …

Within these pages you’ll also find expanded rules for magic use and enchantment, alternate magic sys-tems, and a full treatment of alchemy, ready to drop into your game.

e origins of magic. Comparative healer/magician figures, such as Alexander of Abonouteichos, were not in short supply in the early Roman Empire, and when Paul cured a crippled man in …