A History Of Magic Witchcraft And The Occult

A History of Magic, Witchcraft & the Occult is a richly illustrated DK reference that traces humanity’s relationship with magic from prehistoric animal worship and shamanism through alchemy, divination and witch trials to modern Wicca and the 21st‑century occult revival. It offers a global, balanced overview of beliefs and practices from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to Western ceremonial magic while debunking common myths about voodoo dolls, Ouija boards and more.