Tag Archives: magic

CfP: Death and the Supernatural, University of Edinburgh, 16 June 2017

Posted on 22nd April 2017 by William the Bloody

If you’re a mediaevalist with Gothic leanings, why not submit to this conference on Death and the Supernatural? I only just found out about this so I apologise for the lateness–still two days to apply for what looks a very … Continue reading →

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100 Must-read Books about Witches

Posted on 22nd April 2017 by William the Bloody

S. Zainab Williams has compiled a great reading list here on witches in fiction.

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More witchcraft

Posted on 28th October 2016 by William the Bloody

Some more witch related material here. First, an interesting account by Alison Schwarz of the spate of witch themed TV, books, and fashion, including YA and paranormal romance. Then, ‘Injustice: The Enduring Power of the Witch Narrative’ by Moze Halperin–a … Continue reading →

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Witchcraft and Wizardry in Wearside, 4 October 2016

Posted on 2nd October 2016 by William the Bloody

If your in the Wearside area, do go along to this fabulous-looking event on folklore of the region, particularly that of witches and wizards. It’s on Tuesday, 4 October, so not much time left to book–I apologise for the late … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Ancient Magic

Posted on 26th August 2016 by William the Bloody

A fascinating, though brief, article from the Smithsonian on ancient spells and curses from Sumeria, Greece, and Rome

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Museum of Witchcraft and Magic

Posted on 23rd July 2016 by William the Bloody

The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic: this looks a fabulous place and I’ll have to visit it one day.

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CFP: Histories of Magic and Sexuality

Posted on 7th May 2016 by William the Bloody

We at OGOM, who have consorted frequently with vampires and other darkly seductive creatures, know how the equally mysterious powers of sex and magic are intimately related. Mackenzie Cooley, of Stanford University, is seeking short articles on magic and sexuality … Continue reading →

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‘Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble’: Witches, Magic and Demons @TheJohnRylands

Posted on 15th March 2016 by Sam George

I have been blogging quite a lot lately about witches and magic books. I wrote on the Renaissance magician John Dee in ‘It’s a kind of Magic’ and offered some critical thoughts on ‘Sexualising the Witch’ in response to recent … Continue reading →

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Charm for St Valentine’s Eve

Posted on 13th February 2016 by Sam George

On going to bed, place your shoes in the form of the letter T and repeat the following verse. Then reverse the shoes, and say three times more. I place my shoes like a letter T In hopes my true … Continue reading →

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Paul Magrs: Magic and Mystery

Posted on 9th February 2016 by firekrank

This is a great interview with the author Paul Magrs which originally features in The Oxford Student on 21st May 2015. It’s a brilliant insight into the mind of an original and engaging author.

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