Magic Words: A Dictionary

Magic Words: A Dictionary is a oneofakind resource for armchair linguists, popculture enthusiasts, Pagans, Wiccans, magicians, and trivia nuts alike. Brimming with the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world and illustrated throughout with magical symbols and icons, Magic Words is a dictionary like no other. More than sevenhundred essay style entries describe the origins of magical words as well as historical and popular variations and fascinating trivia. With sources ranging from ancient Medieval alchemists to modern stage magicians, necromancers, and wizards of legend to miracle workers throughout time, Magic Words is a must have for any scholar of magic, language, history, and culture.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Weiser Books
Published: 10/01/2008
ISBN: 9781578634347
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.10w x 1.03d

Review Citations: Library Journal 10/15/2008 pg. 96
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 13