Comprehensive historical overview of magic and its roots for a deeper understanding
Updated and expanded content for relevance in modern times
Accessible introduction suitable for both beginners and experienced readers
Engaging exploration of magic's role in society and culture
Includes insights from a renowned figure in magical history
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SSOTBME was originally commissioned by Christopher McIntosh (author of Eliphas levi and the French Occult Revival and other works on Hermetic and Masonic history) as an essay for a semi-academic collection of essays on comparative religion. That project never happened, but the material was expanded into a small book published by the autho