'The attention paid by the author to both magicians and clients is a strength of this volume. Her detailed discussion of popular practices – such as the use of clay balls, and of sieves balanced on shears – is very engaging.' Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History, University of Reading
1. Practical Magic: Practices and Demands; 2. Service Magicians; 3. Magicians in Society ; 4. Clients; 5. Magic and the Elite; 6. Magic on Retainer.