"Magic and Witchcraft" by George Moir delves into the mystical world of ancient practices, exploring the origins, beliefs, and cultural significance of magic and witchcraft. Moir examines historical accounts, rituals, and symbols, shedding light on their roles in societies across time. The book balances scholarly research with captivating storytelling, addressing both the persecution and reverence of practitioners throughout history. It also investigates the intersection of superstition, religion, and science, offering insights into humanity's enduring fascination with the supernatural. A compelling read for those intrigued by esoteric traditions and their impact on human culture.

This book of the worthy Church-Counsellor is rather a singular one: it is not a history of Magic, but a sort of spiritual periodical, or magazine of infernal science, supported in a great measure by contributions from persons of a ghostly turn of mind, who, although they affect occasionally to write in a Sadducee vein, are many of them half-believers at heart, and would not walk through a churchyard at night, except for a consideration larger than we should like to pay.