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OverviewOriental Magic is recognized as a brilliant study of how, what and why people think, in territories extending from North Africa to Japan. Profusely illustrated, the book is the product of years of research and field-work in a dozen different cultural regions. Its scholarly accuracy and genuine contribution to cultural understanding have made it a key text for anyone interested in informal beliefs, and esoteric practices. The work includes material on Indian alchemy, the Arabian Abjad system, on divination and talismanic charms, and it even contains an ancient Brahmin spell for immortality. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Idries ShahPublisher: ISF Publishing Imprint: ISF Publishing Edition: Large type / large print edition Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.830kg ISBN: 9781784798727ISBN 10: 178479872 Pages: 422 Publication Date: 01 January 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |