Magic Words: A Dictionary by Conley, Craig

Magic Words: A Dictionary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781578634347)

Vendor: Craig Conley
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Format: Paperback
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Magic Words: A Dictionary by Conley, Craig

Magic Words: A Dictionary

$30.00
Magic Words: A Dictionary by Conley, Craig

Magic Words: A Dictionary

$30.00
Format: Paperback
Description
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Magic Words: A Dictionary is a oneofakind resource for armchair linguists, popculture enthusiasts, Pagans, Wiccans, magicians, and trivia nuts alike. Brimming with the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world and illustrated throughout with magical symbols and icons, Magic Words is a dictionary like no other. More than sevenhundred essay style entries describe the origins of magical words as well as historical and popular variations and fascinating trivia. With sources ranging from ancient Medieval alchemists to modern stage magicians, necromancers, and wizards of legend to miracle workers throughout time, Magic Words is a must have for any scholar of magic, language, history, and culture.

Author: Craig Conley
ISBN-10: 1578634342
ISBN-13: 9781578634347
Publisher: Weiser Books
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.10w x 1.03d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 10/15/2008 pg. 96
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 13
By Craig Conley
By Craig Conley
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When it comes to his research Craig Conley has often been called a "language fanatic" by gossip columnist Cindy Adams and a "cult hero" by Publisher's Weekly. His exhaustive research led him to compile Magic Words: A Dictionary. He is also the author of One-Letter Words: A Dictionary and a regular columnist for Pentacle magazine. He lives in Florida and Wales, UK.

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