#HistoryofMagic

Jason D. Brawn

@jasondbrawn.bsky.social

6 days ago

Two signed books on magic and psychic powers from the same author.

#magic #psychic #historyofmagic #magician

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Atropos Parfums

@atroposparfums.bsky.social

2 months ago

Fragrant Incantations: Aromatics in Mesopotamian Ritual and Magic | Atropos Parfums In this online lecture, we will explore how aromatics shaped Mesopotamian ritual, magic, and the unseen world.

Join us for this brand new class and gain fresh perspectives on Mesopotamian olfactive culture, botanical knowledge, and the profound role aromatics played in religion, healing, myth, and magic.

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#historyofmagic #scentculture #perfumelovers #magic

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@byteandpieces.bsky.social

3 months ago

TELEPORTATION, Typewriters & Trapdoors (The SECRET Magicians Swear to Never REVEAL) Before deepfakes and viral fake news, there was the ultimate con: a 19th-century illusionist who could supposedly teleport across a stage in the blink of an eye. Was it real science, or one of history's greatest hoaxes? The answer lies in a secret that magicians have guarded for centuries: the art of theatrical misdirection. Join us as we pull back the curtain on the "Teleportation" Hoax and explore the fascinating psychology of deception. This isn't just about sleight of hand; it's a deep dive into how your own brain can be hacked. We'll uncover how magicians exploit the limits of human attention, using techniques that create inattentional blindness to perform the impossible right in front of your eyes. We'll even explore the unwritten, iron-clad rules that prevent magicians from exposing each other's secrets. But this story isn't just stuck in the past. The same psychological tricks used to fool an entire theater are now being used on your social media feed. We'll connect the dots between 19th-century stagecraft and the modern spread of misinformation, revealing how the ancient art of illusion is more relevant than ever. If you love understanding the secrets behind how things work—and how your own mind can be tricked—you've just found your new favorite podcast. Follow us, share this episode with anyone who thinks they can't be fooled, and get ready to question everything you see.

📣 New Podcast! "TELEPORTATION, Typewriters & Trapdoors (The SECRET Magicians Swear to Never REVEAL)" on @Spreaker #19thcenturyhoax #cognitivebias #fakenews #historicalhoax #historyofmagic #historypodcast #howmagicworks #illusionist #inattentionalblindness #magicsecrets #mindhacks #misdirection

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Medievalist.net

@medievalists.bsky.social

5 months ago

Wonders of the Unseen: An Introduction to Islamic Magic Explore the interplay between art, magic, and the concept of the miraculous in the Islamic world, from the 7th to the 18th century. Learn how visual art, literature, and performance reflected and…

Uncover the magic behind amulets, calligraphy, and mystical geometry across Islamic history! 🕌✒️ medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/isla... #MedievalMagic #HistoryofMagic #MedievalStudies

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Medievalist.net

@medievalists.bsky.social

6 months ago

Wonders of the Unseen: An Introduction to Islamic Magic Explore the interplay between art, magic, and the concept of the miraculous in the Islamic world, from the 7th to the 18th century. Learn how visual art, literature, and performance reflected and…

Want to understand the unseen? Dive into magical traditions of the Islamic world and their cultural power. 📖 medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/isla... #HistoryofMagic #MedievalMagic #MedievalStudies

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Arcane Offerings

@arcaneofferings.bsky.social

8 months ago

Christopher A. Faraone. The Transformation of Greek Amulets in Roman Imperial Times. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2018. Hardcover. 486 pages.

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#magic #amulets #ancientmagic #Booksky #Occultsky #historyofmagic

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Three Ravens Podcast

@threeravenspod.bsky.social

10 months ago

Wanna learn about the life of Giordano Bruno, perhaps the most famous wizard of the Renaissance?! 🖤

#magic #wizard #giordanobruno #renaissance #esoterica #historyofmagic #elizabethan #heresy #newepisode

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Jana Byars

@janalena.bsky.social

1 year ago

David J. Collins, SJ, "Disenchanting Albert the Great: The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Magician" (Penn State UP, 2024) - New Books Network

Delightful @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social interview with David J Collins @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social, Disenchanting Albert the Great: the life of a #medieval magician 📚💙@psupress.bsky.social #history @skystorians #HistoryofMagic
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Jana Byars

@janalena.bsky.social

1 year ago

New Books Network - New Books Network

Nice @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social chat with Martha Rampton of Pacific University about Trafficking with Demons: Magic, Ritual, and Gender from Late Antiquity to 1000. @cornellupress.bsky.social 📚💙 #skystorians #history #earlymodern #HistoryofMagic #medieval

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