Tarbell Course in Magic - Volume 001 - Magic and Sorcery, the Origins

The basics of magic

Magic and Sorcery - The Origins

Ever since humans began to think, they have sought to explain their environment. Our ancestor marveled at the alternation of day and night and feared the forces of nature. He concluded that the world must be ruled by supernatural beings—gods. He sought to win their favor, and thus he found himself directly at the origin of religion and magic.

Harlan Tarbell spans the arc from these early days of humanity to the present day, when the Enlightenment has banished the ghosts and demons of past centuries. He shows how religions and sciences developed from the magic of antiquity, and also how magic, which served solely as entertainment, emerged.

On a fascinating journey through the centuries, we encounter extraordinary figures such as Zarathustra, Merlin, and Robert Houdin, among others. We meet alchemists, astrologers, magicians, and visionaries. We visit mystical places such as the Oracle of Delphi, the Temples of Alexandria, and the monoliths of Stonehenge. And we learn the secrets of true magic.

For anyone seriously interested in magic, knowledge of its origins is essential.

56-page booklet with numerous color plates that complement the original text.

Note : The numbering of the individual lessons is based on the original book edition. The order of publication is independent of this.

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