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Summary: Wicca and Harry Potter--Together Again.
Review: A friendly and appealing introduction to basic magic, and a true pleasure to read.I liked the "Harry Potter" theme to the book while explaining what real magic truly is. However, in some instances I thought the Harry Potter theme went a bit far. For example, male Wiccans call themselves Witches, not "wizards." (At least she didn't use "warlocks.") I also didn't care for the "good magic, evil magic; good witches, evil witches" idea. Magic is magic. Like fire and water, it can save your life or kill you. And people are not always clear cut good and evil. Sometimes people will use magic in harmful ways (we're all human) but one mistake doesn't make you "evil." Regardless, there's some very solid information in here, including some great potions. I had a lovely holiday afternoon reading this.
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Summary: The Real life Harry Potter?
Review: A friendly and appealing introduction to basic magic, and a true pleasure to read. I liked the "Harry Potter" theme to the book while explaining what real magic truly is. However, in some instances I thought the Harry Potter theme went a bit far. For example, male Wiccans call themselves Witches, not "wizards." (At least she didn't use "warlocks.") I also didn't care for the "good magic, evil magic; good witches, evil witches" idea. Magic is magic. Like fire and water, it can save your life or kill you. And people are not always clear cut good and evil. Sometimes people will use magic in harmful ways (we're all human) but one mistake doesn't make you "evil." Regardless, there's some very solid information in here, including some great potions. I had a lovely holiday afternoon reading this.
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Summary: Don't judge this book by its cover. . .
Review: I am not new to spellcrafting, but I was feeling the need to give my practice a little boost. I headed to the bookstore and waited for a book to come to me. This one sort of dropped into my hands and didn't want to leave. I was sort of mortified by the Harry Potter references and put off by the cheesy cover art. But since I had "asked" for the right book to come to me, I took it home even though I would not have chosen it myself. Surprise! This is a great little handbook. It is simplified, but as someone already familiar with many magical techniques, I found the brevity refreshing. The techniques and perspective are solid and sound, but the BEST thing about this little book is that the spells can mostly be done using handy, everyday materials. Its a great little reference tool, compact but covering a wide range of magical subjects. Im glad I didn't judge this book by its cover.
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Summary: Magickal, Magickal, Magickal!
Review: I was so glad I bought this book. I am already into the fae and have read Sirona Knight's book FAERY MAGICK, so I tried this book. It is magickal! There are all kinds of things you can do right away after thumbing through the pages. I liked that, and there are sections on divination and shapeshifting which are totally cool! It's snap and a totally awesome book on magic, Harry Potter style, but real not fiction.
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Summary: Magickal, Magickal, Magickal!
Review: I was so glad I bought this book. I am already into the fae and have read Sirona Knight's book FAERY MAGICK, so I tried this book. It is magickal! There are all kinds of things you can do right away after thumbing through the pages. I liked that, and there are sections on divination and shapeshifting which are totally cool! It's snap and a totally awesome book on magic, Harry Potter style, but real not fiction.
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Summary: Don't judge this book by its cover. . .
Review: This is a great book focusing on wiccan tradition and ritual. I dislike the "Harry Potter" influence they mistakingly put on wicca and witches.
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