Essays on Magic

Magical Realism in Like Water for Chocolate At times, the line between reality and the ‘magical’ is so thin that the union between both realms can become something ‘ordinary’. Magical realism “is characterized by the matter-of-fact inclusion of fantastic or mythical elements into seemingly realistic…

Maybe magic was born when humanity decided to make its first venture to come into contact with the unknown, as well as those hidden spiritual forces, with the help of which our ancestors had hoped to fulfill their desires, unachievable by ordinary means. How can…

“Magic is a cognitive intuition or belief in the existence of imperceptible forces or essences that transcend the usual boundary between the mental/symbolic and physical/material realities, in a way that, diverges from the received wisdom of the technical elite, serves important functions and follows the…

Almost 500 years ago, Spain began to conquest for wealth and riches in Mesoamerica. When arrived he ordered that his ships be burned, and so there could be no return. Cortez set out to win control of Central America, but soon it became obvious that…

Erotic Magic in the Modern World In Faraone’s Ancient Greek Love Magic, he holds the position that erotic magic strongly reflects gender roles in antiquity. Although Faraone provides compelling evidence including various spells performed by both men and women, it is interesting to think about…

When one wants to compare or contrast poems, ethos, pathos, and logos bring out the expected contrast or comparison. Use of poems is a good way of expressing and delivering any message. Both ‘Magic of love’ by Helen Farries and ‘love poem’ by John Farries…

In the words of one of the world’s best-known magicians, Harry Houdini, “What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes” (Copeland 56). The term magic is derived from the Old Persian word “magi.” Magi originally referred to powerful individuals, most commonly associated…

According to “Transfiguration for the muggle-born: the assemble, the forging, and its external embodiments”, by Ana Prewett, transfiguration is a field centered in the alteration of shapes. Although it was considered a highly scientific subject by the author because of its requirement of precision in…

The Dark arts, unlike some wizards and witches may think, do not exist only for evil. They do require extreme will in doing them but they are much more efficient as offensive spells when compared with regular charms. (This does not apply to the “darkest…

Sohoton is a magical place in a hidden paradise. People find it very mysterious that they are captivated. It surrounds with a beautiful, vivid colors. I would like to tell you my best summer vacation I had one year ago, we all planned to go…