"The Book of Wizards: A Magical History"
From the back cover:
Welcome to the wonderful world of wizards--a magical, mystical world of enchantment, sorcery and mythology where nothing is quite what it seems...
Magic is as old as thought and the idea that there is another world within out own, where mysterious figures have fantastic powers, has always fascinated us. With a mere gesture or a word a wizard can cast a spell to harness the forces of the universe, while many have remarkable skills that allow them to perform extraordinary supernatural feats from shape-shifting to mind reading.
In this lively and informative book every aspect of wizards and wizardry is explored, from the myths of old to those wizards that have their basis in reality and the famous fictional wizards that have captured our imaginations. Wizards is a must for anyone interested in the way of the wizard.
From the back cover:
Welcome to the wonderful world of wizards--a magical, mystical world of enchantment, sorcery and mythology where nothing is quite what it seems...
Magic is as old as thought and the idea that there is another world within out own, where mysterious figures have fantastic powers, has always fascinated us. With a mere gesture or a word a wizard can cast a spell to harness the forces of the universe, while many have remarkable skills that allow them to perform extraordinary supernatural feats from shape-shifting to mind reading.
In this lively and informative book every aspect of wizards and wizardry is explored, from the myths of old to those wizards that have their basis in reality and the famous fictional wizards that have captured our imaginations. Wizards is a must for anyone interested in the way of the wizard.
