Magic and Alchemy (Mysteries, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena) [1 ed.] 0791093905, 9780791093900

The word "magic" evokes many ideas, from a stage magician performing illusions to the pyrotechnics of witches

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Magic and Alchemy (Mysteries, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena) [1 ed.]
 0791093905, 9780791093900

Table of contents :
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1: The Beginning of Magic
2: The Philosophy of Magic
3: The Practice of Magic
4: The History of Alchemy
5: The Principles of Alchemy
6: The Synthesis of Magic, Alchemy, and Kabalah
7: Magic and Alchemy Today
Timeline
Endnotes
Glossary
Bibliography
Further Resources
Index
About the Author
About the Consulting Editor

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