Magic: A Very Short Introduction -

: Examining how magic was recorded in grimoires and actually performed.

In his book Magic: A Very Short Introduction , Professor Owen Davies explores magic not as a set of secret tricks, but as a complex global phenomenon that has shaped human history, science, and religion for millennia. Magic: A Very Short Introduction

: Exploring how humans naturally engage in "magical thinking". : Examining how magic was recorded in grimoires

: Assessing its role in contemporary life. Shopping Options This book is widely available at several major retailers: Flipkart : ₹310 ₹262 (15% off) Amazon India : ₹325 Atlantic Books : ₹245 Magic - Owen Davies - Oxford University Press : Assessing its role in contemporary life

: Tracing magic from its Persian roots (the magi ) to the Roman and Medieval eras.

The book is structured into two main sections— and Practice —to help readers navigate how magic has been defined and used.

: Davies argues that magic, science, and religion are inextricably linked . For example, in the medieval era, "natural magic" was seen as a legitimate way to unlock God's secrets in the material world.