Magic, Pretended Miracles, and Remarkable Natural Phenomena

This book explores the world of magic and the remarkable phenomena that have fascinated and bewildered people throughout history. Drawing on ancient texts, medieval chronicles, and modern scholarship, the book traces the origins and development of magical beliefs and practices, and examines the ways in which they have been used to explain and manipulate the natural world. From alchemy to astrology, from divination to illusionism, the book offers a comprehensive survey of the magical arts and the role they have played in human affairs.

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