Interest in magic is on the increase in the West. There’s plenty of evidence that witchcraft, magic spells, ritualistic and ceremonial magic, white magic, black magic, sorcery – the list is almost endless – are attracting inexperienced seekers of all ages and backgrounds. The growth of the internet seems to have stimulated some of the curiosity, and the number of monthly online searches using keywords linked to magical practices is staggering. It’s more than just an internet phenomenon however. In fact throughout the last century, and particularly since the fifties, there has been a mushrooming of groups, brotherhoods, societies and circles, all purporting to reveal the ancient secrets of the magical arts. Continue reading →