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National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult: A Visual History
National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult: A Visual History | National Geographic
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Blending the allure of the supernatural with keen historical insights and more than 500 photos, this enchanting chronicle of magic around the world will bewitch skeptics and true believers alike. Magic and the occult have held humanity in their thrall for thousands of years. This sweeping history traces its origins across time and culture--from the protective amulets of ancient Egypt to ceremonial magic in India, Celtic paganism to modern magic tricks. National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult illuminates this enthralling world across more than 90,000 years of history. You'll meet witches and wizards, healers and alchemists, discovering the legends behind them and how they have enriched modern culture. You'll also encounter a host of spellbinding subjects, including: Mystical moments, including spooky gatherings, strange happenings, and ghost storiesMagic in pop culture, from Harry Houdini to Harry PotterPlaces of power, from Mount Fuji to "phantom" islands like Hy-BrasilMagical creatures like dragons and the Loch Ness MonsterThe art of divination, including the Chinese Zodiac, numerology, and tarotModern magic, from neopaganism to astrology and herbalismFilled with more than 500 vivid illustrations and dynamic maps, this bewitching book is the true story of magical beliefs around the world.
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Week 1 - I read Trust Me, I‘m Dr. Ozzy for the #princeofdarknessreadalong
Week 2 - I read The House Of Silk for #pastichebr and #litsyirregulars. I thought we were discussing the book on October 30. I found out we‘re discussing it November 30 and we‘re taking 2 months to read each book so I didn‘t have to start this book this month.
Weeks 3-5 - I read the Book Of Magic And The Occult by National Geographic

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Here‘s my review for this book I just finished reading.

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I like this book so far. It has so much information just like you would expect from National Geographic but it‘s very interesting reading the history. I‘m now up to chapter 4: Magi, Witches & Occult Societies. I would like to keep reading this book tonight but I‘m feeling really tired. I didn‘t get enough sleep last night and I couldn‘t stay in bed all day today because my mom and I had our dentist appointment this afternoon.

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I decided to start this book. I own the hardcover edition with the pictures in it and I own the audiobook on Audible. The audiobook has a PDF file of the pictures from the book but I don‘t think it‘s the same as having the book in front of you sitting in your lap. I looked at the pictures while the audiobook was playing and I like it so far. I think it‘s very interesting. The hardcover book is a coffee table book but it‘s very nice.