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Judika Illes (Author)
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  • Paperback: 1120 pages
  • Publisher: Element; illustrated edition edition (1 Mar 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007164653
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007164653
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 19.4 x 6.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 45,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Previous publications:
Earth Mother Magic: Ancient Spells for Modern Belles (Fair Winds Press, 2001)

Emergency Magic! 150 Spells for Surviving the Worst-Case Scenario (Fair Winds Press, 2002)

Spells: The Anthology (Seventh House Publications, 2002)

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The definitive magic reference book for Witches, Wiccans and all devotees of the magical arts. This is the real version of the archetypal master spell book of fantasy that has a place in our collective imagination.The spell book also contains a brief history of and basic precepts of magic, plus material about the tools of Witchcraft.

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• Today there are many books of spells for specific needs and occasions for the practising Wiccan/witch, but no comprehensive and inclusive magic reference book exists.
• This is the magical equivalent of a prize and inspirational cookbook: nothing is too basic to be explained and yet sophisticated tastes as well as emergency situations are catered for.
• The book goes beyond merely the Wiccan tradition to include a multitude of eastern and western magical traditions whilst fulfilling the archetypal fantasy of the grand grimoire (master spell book).
• From Merlin and Grimm’s fairytales, to Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice, plus countless other fantasy stories, the master spell book has a place in our collective imagination. This book is that fantasy made real.

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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This book is fabulous, it is a collection of spells/charms from all different paths, not just witchcraft and is a wonderful reference book, and just something to thumb through.

This is not a "how to" book, and there are some rather naughty and even down right nasty hexes in this book - although some merely give you the idea of what the spell was suppose to do, without actually giving you all the details. Novices should be aware that this book will not tell you how to perform magick or how to work spells, although - essentially its a wonderful social history of spell craft through the centuries from all different paths - and yes down right amusing. Some of the spells definitely have the "ick" factor and are hilarious, others are quite shocking even disturbing.

Excellent book for sitting cosily with a cup of tea on a rainy day and thumbing through. If you want to use any of the spells you'll probably need to do a fair bit of research as there are many unfamilar herbs/oils/ointments etc and really, in terms of using it for spell craft, it comes into its own as a book that provides inspiration.

It should be noted too, that this is not a book written for or about Wicca.

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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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Looking for a spell book? But tired of all the Fluff? Then this is the book for you. It contains spells on every subject you are ever likely to need.

This book starts with an introduction to it contents and a brief but comprehensive guide to some of the things mentioned in the spells, then it just delves in to page after page of spells divided in to categories.

If you only ever buy one spell book then this should be it.

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book with feelings of both trepidation and hopefullness, having bought what seemed to be good books only to find them to be pure window dressing. Then this huge brick of a book turned up. If you're purely looking for a book based on the wiccan or celtic shamanism, be disappointed. If you're a true practitioner of the ancient arts in all it's wild glories and colours, you're in for a delight. Every part of the world's ancient lores appears in this book: sidhe, celtic, shamanism, voodoo & houdou, wicca...even some very dubious curses.
From either a practical or purely research based interest, this book is a treasure. It now has pride of place on my bookshelf! Well done indeed, Judika Illes!!
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Fascinating!
Before purchasing this book, i had read a review on Amazon that this is a big book. It is! When the package arrived it looked like i had been sent three books!! Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mark, Alness
Great book!
This arrived really quickly and I was so impressed with the quality. The book is packed full of spells and information. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Becky
Very good inspiration and looks awesome
When i first got this book i couldent help but think that it was HUGE. I was expecting a big book, but not this big. Thats not a bad thing tho, it looks great on the shelf. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Zinfull
COMPREHENSIVE, but UNETHICAL and at times IMPRACTICAL
I wouldn't disagree if somebody described this book as a must-have for witches... but I would certainly NOT advise it for somebody who does not already have at least five years... Read more
Published 7 months ago by E. M. Olding
Handy, Tactile, Historical and Much More
'The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells' is full of international information on spell craft, as well as easy to follow and instructive directions. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Haematite
Not for children
I got this book as my little girls was into spells from school. I did not realise it was a proper spell book and not suitable for children under 12, so had to return it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Fisher
Brilliant book
When I recieved this I havent been able to put it down it is well worth the money the book is enormous and full of good spells not sure if any work yet but will give it a go as Im... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Angel
Lots of Fun
I bought this book for my partner, who has scarcely put it down since I handed it to her - she pores over it endlessly and finds it a huge delight, often reading to me different... Read more
Published 20 months ago by PitBull
Just Great
To flick through this book on the couch, to perform a ritual or just to leave it on your bookshelf next to Kafka where your guests' eyes are drawn to it but it's not mentioned - my... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ca
love this book
i have this book all i can say its one book i can't live without
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Sheree L. Keeble
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