
Modern Magic.
PREFACE.
WITCHCRAFT.
BLACK AND WHITE MAGIC.
DREAMS.
VISIONS.
GHOSTS.
DIVINATION.
POSSESSION.
MAGNETISM.
In this thought‑provoking work, the author invites listeners on a journey into the unseen realms that lie just beyond ordinary perception. Drawing on philosophy, early scientific ideas, and ancient lore, he argues that humanity possesses subtle powers that escape the ordinary laws of physics. By examining anecdotes, personal revelations, and puzzling phenomena, the book seeks to separate genuine insight from illusion.
The narrative balances rigorous inquiry with a reverent sense of mystery, suggesting that the human soul—created in the image of the divine—can act independently of the body. Listeners will encounter discussions of how these “magic” abilities might manifest through the senses, intuition, or inexplicable events. Ultimately, the work challenges us to reconsider the limits of what we deem possible, offering a fresh perspective on the relationship between mind, spirit, and the natural world.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (698K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Cathy Maxam and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Dec 30, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1820–1898
A globe-trotting linguist and longtime University of Virginia professor, he wrote lively books that brought language, folklore, and curious corners of culture to a wide 19th-century audience.
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