{"product_id":"9798887622262","title":"The Curious History of Magical Objects: A Collection of the Mystical, Mysterious, and Strange","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHutcheson, Cory Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMandala Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/3\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor lovers of history and the occult alike, a spellbinding journey through the mystical artifacts of past and present.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter a cabinet of curiosities filled with enchanted oddities and forgotten magic. From the infamous hand of glory to the familiar lucky rabbit’s foot, folklorist Cory Thomas Hutcheson invites readers to explore a world of charms, relics, and ritual objects that once shaped everyday life across cultures and centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with fascinating stories, surprising history, and sly humor, \u003ci\u003eThe Curious History of Magical Objects \u003c\/i\u003eis a page-turning illustrated guide to the magic hidden in objects both extraordinary and surprisingly common:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cb\u003eBlast and Bane: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Hand of Glory, Blasting Rods, Witch Bridles, Bottles, and Bullets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cb\u003eWards in the Walls: \u003c\/b\u003eHex Signs, Heaven Letters, Bellarmines, Incantation Bowls, and Bees in a Bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cb\u003ePocket Protectors: \u003c\/b\u003eBirthing Girdles, Mercury Dime Amulets, Martyrdom Canes, the Caul, and Nation Sack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cb\u003eThe Animal Kingdom: \u003c\/b\u003eSea Gems, Walking Boys, Rat Letters, the Toad’s Bone, and Mermaid’s Purse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cb\u003eA Glimpse Beyond the Veil: \u003c\/b\u003eDr. Dee’s Mirror, the Sieve and Shears, Dowsing Rods, Hag Stones, and Dragon Letter Bones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cb\u003eMagic in My Backyard: \u003c\/b\u003eHorseshoes, Skeleton Keys, Hamsa Hands, Poppets, Crystal Balls, and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the book, Hutcheson brings the enchanted past to life, revealing how magic once occupied tangible space in the world—and how its traces survive in unexpected places. An irresistible read for armchair historians, folklore fans, occult enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the mysterious and wonderfully strange.","brand":"Mandala Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50865056415999,"sku":"9798887622262","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9798887622262","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}