: Tracing magic from its Persian roots (the magi ) to the Roman and Medieval eras.
: Examining how magic was recorded in grimoires and actually performed. Magic: A Very Short Introduction
: Far from disappearing, magic remains a real force for millions today, providing remedies for poverty or misfortune and appearing in modern contexts like neopaganism and even capitalism. Table of Contents Overview The book follows a chronological and thematic progression: : Tracing magic from its Persian roots (the