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title: "A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult"
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# A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult

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## Description

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination, to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in modern literature, cinema, and television. In this spell-binding book, you will find: A complete global history of the subject – from necromancy in the ancient world to European folk magic and witchcraft in the internet age More than 350 full-colour images combined with engaging, accessible text that brings the subject to life, with biographies of key figures Special features on everything from Chinese oracle bones and the Knights Templar to magic and witchcraft in literature and film, and mystical plants like mandrake and belladonna Glorious galleries of everything from talismans and poppets to crystals and Wiccan tools, and much more Offering a comprehensive and accessible overview of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate you in equal measure – whether you are a believer or a sceptic. The Esoteric Histories series With global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DK’s Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects – from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained – weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural; A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy; and A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny.

Review: Fantastic history of magic and the occult - I just finished reading this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a great summary of the entire history of magic and the occult (and other religions) and was immensely informative. It's a quality book with very nice pictures that covered a lot of topics. It gives you a good overview without going into too much detail that would make it boring or harder to read, like a lot of these history book are. It's the pictures though that made this book. I felt like I was back in school studying to be an archeologist or historian - it is like a textbook in many ways. It's great to see visuals of everything that are describing and really added to the enjoyment of reading this.
Review: Good price and read - Good read

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #97,553 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #24 in Witchcraft Religion & Spirituality #70 in Folklore & Mythology Studies #320 in Magic Studies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,253 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic history of magic and the occult
*by D***B on April 9, 2024*

I just finished reading this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a great summary of the entire history of magic and the occult (and other religions) and was immensely informative. It's a quality book with very nice pictures that covered a lot of topics. It gives you a good overview without going into too much detail that would make it boring or harder to read, like a lot of these history book are. It's the pictures though that made this book. I felt like I was back in school studying to be an archeologist or historian - it is like a textbook in many ways. It's great to see visuals of everything that are describing and really added to the enjoyment of reading this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price and read
*by L***G on March 8, 2026*

Good read

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Library Addition
*by A***R on April 4, 2026*

A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult was a spectacular addition to my library! I originally listened to it on audiobook, where I was fascinated by the vastness of included information relating to a multitude of cultures, religions, and regions. I wanted to share parts of the book, and that is when I looked up the physical version. WORTH IT! The layout is incredible, and the imagery in the entire book is spectacular. Not only is the text intriguing, the images throughout the book deepen understanding and relation to the historical context. It's also been a great resource for homeschool studies of various cultures throughout history. Would purchase again, and highly recommend to anyone with interests beyond modern day paganism.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-06-05*