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Newts. Witches’ spells. Love charms. Flying broomsticks and cauldrons. Halloween. It’s amazing how many stereotypes still exist about magic and witchcraft. We are living in a time when a tremendous amount of knowledge is available to the average person, and yet there still exist a great deal of misconception about, and even intolerance of, Magic. The reason why I chose Magic as my topic was because I have always had an interest in all things magical. However, when I first began researching this topic I came to realize that my views on magic were very narrow and stereotypical. I believe that through researching this topic thoroughly I have reached a better understanding on the world of magic. The craft of magic making is an ancient one, woven into every facet of life to ensure survival. It is not just the rabbit in the hat illusion as we so casually view it. In our modern society, however, we have no need to fight for our lives or to ask the elements to help us find food and water. But because of the progress in material terms, our ancient connection with the land and the natural elements has diminished.
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