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Wizards go by many names: sorcerers, magicians, and shamans, among others. They have been known variously as good and evil. Most have been men highly regarded for their knowledge and superior command of magic. Beyond Camelot, Middle Earth, and the halls of Hogwarts, the idea of ordinary men with extraordinary powers has been a significant part of global folklore. Fantastical images and whimsical retellings of wizard stories from around the world are given historical and cultural context throughout this engrossing volume. Readers will learn why these enchanting figures have endured and captured the imaginations of children and adults alike for centuries.

David A. McIntee has written many tie-in novels in such franchises as Dr Who, Star Trek, Final Destination and Space 1999. He has also written comics adapting the work of Ray Harryhausen, William Shatner and John Saul. He has been a regular features contributor to many genre media magazines, and has written academic studies about the Aliens and Predator series, Blakes 7, and others. He has also run re-enactment demos of Ancient Egyptian events.

Lesley McIntee graduated from the University of Manchester in 2011 with an MPhil on the figure of the Magus and the creative artist in German Romanticism. She has a lifelong interest in history of the occult, alchemy, myth and folklore and is currently writing a study of the historical Brothers Grimm, NBC/Universal's Grimm, and popular culture. When not writing, she is Chair of one of the UK's long-running scifi cons, Redemption, organises womens' well-being events, is a Belly and Burlesque dancer, and somehow finds time for a day job in Retail. The housework is starting to back up, though - applications from familiar spirits or apprentices with own broom welcome. Lesley lives in Yorkshire with David and the four cats. The author lives in West Yorkshire, UK.