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Magic books: a global history

Owen Davies traces the history of magic books, from ancient papyrus to their presence in popular culture today

Published: November 13, 2023 at 7:49 AM

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What are the earliest forms of written magic? How do the stories of magic and religion intersect? And how will these stories’ continued presence in popular culture influence events yet to come? Professor Owen Davies takes Lauren Good on a journey through the twisting history of the Grimoire, from the use of papyrus to the effects of ‘WitchTok’.

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Owen Davies is the author of Art of the Grimoire: An Illustrated History of Magic Books and Spells (Yale University Press, 2023)

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Lauren GoodSenior content producer

Lauren Good is a senior content producer at HistoryExtra

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