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Harry Potter A Journey Through A History Of Magic
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Author : British Library
language : en
Publisher: Pottermore Publishing
Release Date : 2017-10-20
Harry Potter A Journey Through A History Of Magic written by British Library and has been published by Pottermore Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-20 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The official companion book to the British Library exhibition and the ultimate gift for Harry Potter fans! As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, from Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology to Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and more in this eBook uncovering thousands of years of magical history.Prepare to be amazed by artifacts released from the archives of the British Library, unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and incredible illustrations from artist Jim Kay. Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher's Stone, monstrous dragons, and troublesome trolls; examine real-life wands and find out what actually makes a mandrake scream; pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci's notebook; and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky. Carefully curated by the British Library and full of extraordinary treasures from all over the world, this is an unforgettable journey exploring the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories.
The History Of Magic
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Author : Chris Gosden
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2020-07-16
The History Of Magic written by Chris Gosden and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-16 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
A Telegraph Book of the Year A remarkable, unprecedented account of the role of magic in cultures both ancient and modern -- from the first known horoscope to the power of tattoos. 'Fascinating, original, excellent' Simon Sebag Montefiore ______________________ Three great strands of practice and belief run through human history: science, religion and magic. But magic - the idea that we have a connection with the universe - has developed a bad reputation. It has been with us for millennia - from the curses and charms of ancient Greek, Roman and Jewish magic, to the shamanistic traditions of Eurasia, indigenous America and Africa, and even today in the West when snapping wishbones or buying lottery tickets. Drawing on his decades of research, Professor Chris Gosden provides a history of human thought and how magic may help us rethink our understanding of the world. ______________________ 'This is an extraordinary work of learning, written with an exhilarating lightness of touch . . . It is essential reading.' Francis Pryor, author of Britain BC, Britain AD and The Fens 'Without an unfascinating page' Scotsman 'Chris Gosden shows how magic explores the connections between human beings and the universe in ways different from religion or science, yet deserving of respect' Professor John Barton, author of A History of The Bible
A History Of Magic
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Author : Richard Cavendish
language : en
Publisher: London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Release Date : 1977
A History Of Magic written by Richard Cavendish and has been published by London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The Illustrated History Of Magic
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Author : Milbourne Christopher
language : en
Publisher: Heinemann Drama
Release Date : 1996
The Illustrated History Of Magic written by Milbourne Christopher and has been published by Heinemann Drama this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Education categories.
Follow the fascinating stories of the world's greatest necromancers, from sorcerer-priests in ancient Egypt to such modern miracle workers as Houdini and David Copperfield.
The History Of Magic
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Author : Joseph Ennemoser
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1854
The History Of Magic written by Joseph Ennemoser and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1854 with Magic categories.
David Copperfield S History Of Magic
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Author : David Copperfield
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-10-26
David Copperfield S History Of Magic written by David Copperfield and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this personal journey through a unique performing art, David Copperfield profiles some of the world's most groundbreaking magicians. From the sixteenth-century magistrate who wrote an early book on conjuring, to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her bare hands, David Copperfield's History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of some of the greatest magicians in history. The result is a sweeping tale that reveals how these astonishing performers were outsiders who used magic to escape class, challenge conventions, transform popular culture, explore the innermost workings of the human mind, and inspire scientific discovery. Their incredible stories are complemented by more than 100 never-before-seen photographs of artifacts from Copperfield's exclusive Museum of Magic, including a sixteenth-century manual on sleight-of-hand; Houdini's straitjackets, handcuffs, and water torture chamber; Dante's famous sawing-in-half apparatus; Alexander's high-tech turban that allowed him to read people's minds; and even some coins that may have magically passed through the hands of Abraham Lincoln. By the end of the book, you'll be sure to share Copperfield's passion for the power of magic. --
The Illustrated History Of Magic
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Author : Milbourne CHRISTOPHER
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
The Illustrated History Of Magic written by Milbourne CHRISTOPHER and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with categories.
Harry Potter A History Of Magic
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Author : British Library
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Release Date : 2018-10-18
Harry Potter A History Of Magic written by British Library and has been published by Bloomsbury Children's Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-18 with Fantasy fiction, English categories.
Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the British Library. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry -- from Alchemy and Potions classes through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. Each chapter showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library and other collections around the world, beside exclusive manuscripts, sketches and illustrations from the Harry Potter archive. There's also a specially commissioned essay for each subject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator, inspired by the contents of the exhibition -- absorbing, insightful and unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord and Tim Peake, who offer a personal perspective on their magical theme.
The Transformations Of Magic
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Author : Frank Klaassen
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2015-06-26
The Transformations Of Magic written by Frank Klaassen and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-26 with Religion categories.
In this original, provocative, well-reasoned, and thoroughly documented book, Frank Klaassen proposes that two principal genres of illicit learned magic occur in late medieval manuscripts: image magic, which could be interpreted and justified in scholastic terms, and ritual magic (in its extreme form, overt necromancy), which could not. Image magic tended to be recopied faithfully; ritual magic tended to be adapted and reworked. These two forms of magic did not usually become intermingled in the manuscripts, but were presented separately. While image magic was often copied in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, The Transformations of Magic demonstrates that interest in it as an independent genre declined precipitously around 1500. Instead, what persisted was the other, more problematic form of magic: ritual magic. Klaassen shows that texts of medieval ritual magic were cherished in the sixteenth century, and writers of new magical treatises, such as Agrippa von Nettesheim and John Dee, were far more deeply indebted to medieval tradition—and specifically to the medieval tradition of ritual magic—than previous scholars have thought them to be.
A History Of Magic And Experimental Science The First Thirteen Centuries Of Our Era
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Author : Lynn Thorndike
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 1923
A History Of Magic And Experimental Science The First Thirteen Centuries Of Our Era written by Lynn Thorndike and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1923 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Vols. 1-2 concern the first 13 centuries of the Christian era; vols. 3-4, the 14th and 15th centuries, vols. 5-6, the 16th century, and vols. 7-8, the 17th century.