The Complete Book of Spells, Ceremonies and Magic surveys world magical practices from prehistoric times to the present. Explore the evolution, devel-opment, theories, and practices of every major branch of Western magic:
• Ancient and modern rites
• Prophets and magicians
• White vs. black magic
• Witchcraft and demonology
• The Kabbalah and magic
• Divination
• Ceremonial magic
• Possession and exorcism
• Talismanic magic
• Initiation and occult orders
• Index and footnotes provide resources for further study