Book Launch: Nigel Pennick, Secrets of East Anglian Magic

On Saturday 16th October 2004, Nigel Pennick will be in the shop between 2pm and 6pm. The event is to mark the publication of the second edition of his classic work Secrets of East Anglian Magic, which will be on sale at £13.95. We also have many of Nigel's other books in stock, and he will no doubt be happy to discuss and sign any of them!

Secrets of East Anglian Magic is a rich sourcebook for talismanic magic, charms against evil, household and animal magic, folk recipes, ceremonies of protection, curative spells and recipes, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the little-known techniques and traditions of East Anglia, with emphasis on the practical, useful nature of nameless art as a magical path to self-awareness. From the magical realms of Eastern England comes the nameless art, the magical spiritual inheritance of East Anglia, land of horse-whisperers, wizards and witches, cunning men and wise women. With its roots in the pagan traditions of the ancient Anglians and Danes who lived here in former times, East Anglian magic has rarely been written about, and never before in such depth. This is the first practical guide to these traditional secrets. Containing a wealth of information, this book not only gives a history of magic in this region, but also explains the current use of its ancient skills and wisdom, revealing the origins and mysteries and explaining the underlying principles of this magic, enabling the reader to come into a dynamic interaction with nature, which - personified by spirits - becomes approachable.

Nigel Pennick

Nigel Pennick is a writer and lecturer on ancient and modern mysteries, and a leading authority on European folk traditions. In the last 30 years, he has published over 40 books, and numerous papers; his work has been translated into 9 languages. He lives just outside Cambridge.