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Unlock the clash between magic and science and how it shaped culture .
This insightful volume traces the long journey from ancient magical beliefs to the rational world we rely on today, showing how religion, superstition, and science intertwined across centuries.
Across its pages, the book surveys how magic evolved from primitive rites to a rival “new magic” powered by scientific progress. It contrasts sorcery with natural law, and looks at how early Christianity, philosophy, and folklore absorbed magical ideas while science pushed for greater understanding. Along the way, you’ll meet famous conjurers and discuss famous depictions of magic in art and literature, all while considering what humanity gains when curiosity triumphs over superstition.- See how old magic influenced religion and daily life, from ancient rites to medieval beliefs.
- Learn how science gradually took over and redefined what counts as a miracle or wonder.
- Explore portraits and stories of real magicians and their stagecraft, and how audiences perceived them.
- Understand the ongoing tension between magical thinking and empirical inquiry in culture.
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