Magic Maker: The Enchanted Path to Creativity

What links David Bowie, Beyoncé, David Lynch, Sylvia Plath, William Blake. and you? The answer is magic.In this first-of-its-kind book, bestselling author Pam Grossman reveals the spiritual and mystical creative techniques used by some of history?s greatest artists, creators and visionaries ? and shows how you can use them in your own projects.Blending wisdom from witchcraft, art history, and modern creativity, Magic Maker is a guide to reclaiming the enchanted heart of the creative process. Pam Grossman invites you to see making as a magical act ? a dialogue with the unseen ? and offers practices to help you bring more wonder, purpose, and power to everything you create. In Magic Maker, you?ll discover how to:- Reconnect with your creativity as a sacred, spiritual practice - Slay the demons of self-doubt, perfectionism, judgement and distraction - Perform gentle rituals to invite muses, ancestors, and spirit allies into your process- Use automatic writing and dream states to bypass blocks and channel deeper truths- Create a sacred creative space in your home or studio- Use Tarot and Bibliomancy for creative prompts - Celebrate and give thanks for what you have madeSmart, captivating, and gorgeously written, Magic Maker is filled with stories of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and other creatives throughout history who have applied magic to their process. Pam shows us how we can tap into the same inspiration for our own creative pursuits, whether it?s writing a song, a novel, software code, or figuring out our path in life."This is the best book yet written about the relationship between magic and inspiration" - Professor Ronald Hutton, author of The Triumph of the Moon and The Witch"A beautiful book to unlock or amplify your own magic. Pam feels like she?s talking directly to you."? Suranne Jones, BAFTA Award-winning actress and producer.…