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His works invite readers to uncover the hidden tales behind legends and curses that have shaped cultural and historical landscapes over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending meticulous research with illuminating storytelling, Waters' books offer a compelling journey through the realms of \u003cem\u003emagick\u003c\/em\u003e and folklore, appealing to those fascinated by the mystical aspects of history and the enduring power of belief.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cursed-britain-by-thomas-waters-9780300254778","title":"Cursed Britain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe definitive history of how witchcraft and black magic have survived, through the modern era and into the present day\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCursed Britain\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the enduring power of witchcraft, curses, and black magic in modern times. Few topics are so secretive or controversial. Yet, whether in the 1800s or the early 2000s, when disasters struck or personal misfortunes mounted, many Britons found themselves believing in things they had previously dismissed – dark supernatural forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistorian Thomas Waters here explores the lives of cursed or bewitched people, along with the witches and witch-busters who helped and harmed them. Waters takes us on a fascinating journey from Scottish islands to the folklore-rich West Country, from the immense territories of the British Empire to metropolitan London. We learn why magic caters to deep-seated human needs but see how it can also be abused, and discover how witchcraft survives by evolving and changing. 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Powerful wands, enchanted talismans, transformative spells, and potent herbs have been used to conjure everything people desire: love, wealth, health, protection, and knowledge of the future. Join historian of magic, Thomas Waters, as he presents and demystifies an astonishing array of magical artefacts and occult acts. Understand the symbolism of a spirit-summoning magic circle; discover how to harness the protective power of amulets; scrutinise psychic tools and techniques; and explore the methods of performance magicians, including how they have been used by the CIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe magical beliefs and traditions explored are illustrated with spellbinding images of elaborate grimoires, spirit beings, and esoteric diagrams together with select magical artefacts, such as amulets, crystals, and magic mirrors. Many are examined in close-up detail and their symbolism decoded. 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