Discover the spellbinding world of witches and wizards, from soothsayers and alchemists of olden times, to the shamans and witch doctors of different world cultures. Explore the fantasy of witches and wizards in fiction. Meet the famous witches and wizards from history and legend - was Joan of Arc a witch and did Merlin actually exist? Sorcerers and spirits have always played a part in the world of human imagination, and this text reveals the facts behind the fantasy. Practical projects follow a magical theme, showing you how to decorate your room with signs and symbols, make a witch mobile, dress like a wizard, carve a Halloween pumpkin and more.

 

This book is part of a book series called World Of .

There are 63 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Anness Publishing .

Paul Dowswell trained as a historian and teacher. He is now a freelance writer and editor. Paul Dowswell has written more than 60 books, mostly with history as the subject. Dr Susan Greenwood is an anthropologist with a long-term interest in the study of magic and religion.