Table Of ContentContents The Author Introduction What is a Spell or Charm? Good Luck & Protection Charms Spells, Charms & Divinations for Love Healing Charms - Wishing You Well Curing Animals Cursing and Removing Curses Spells & Charms in Songs A Magical Medley of Spells & Charms A Parting Thought Bibliography Index
SynopsisGraham King is the former owner and curator of the Museum of Witchcraft in Boscastle Cornwall, most famous perhaps for its central place within the modern witchcraft revival, via its origins with Cecil Williamson on the Isle of Man and the involvement of Gerald Gardner. From a young age Graham has held a keen interest in traditional folk music and dances as well as folk magic. 'The British Book of Spells & Charms' explores the wealth of traditional spells and charms of Britain's folk-magical tradition, including those for good fortune, love, the healing of people and animals, curses and their removal, as well as acts of magic described within traditional folk songs. In writing this book, Graham has been ideally placed to draw upon examples and parallels within The Museum of Witchcraft's extensive collection and archives. The text of 'The British Book of Spells & Charms' is complementary by numerous illustrations and photographs, drawing mainly from the museum's fascinating collection of magical artefacts. Book jacket., Explore the traditional spells and charms of Britain's folk-magic tradition, including those for good fortune, love, healing, and curses and their removal. With spells drawn from the Museum of Witchcraft's extensive library, you will discover a variety of simple and complex magical workings, including a fascinating cloth consecration song and a talisman for protection in battle. Includes four-color illustrations and photos.