How to Study Magic

A Guide to History, Lore, and Building Your Own Practice

Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of magic, but weren't sure where to begin? You're not alone! Knowing where to start can be mystifying, but it doesn't have to be. In How to Study Magic, author, educator, and seasoned witch Sarah Lyons guides you through an introductory course of study, and an enchanted entry point to the wide world of magical paths.

Drawing on Sarah's own experience practicing and teaching magic for more than a decade, this interactive exploration takes novice witches through basic tools they can use in their studies—from divination and meditation to cleansing and protection—before diving into the history, lore, and modern incarnations of a wide range of magical practices. With chapters on Witchcraft, Chaos Magic, Spellbooks and Grimoires, Gods and Goddesses, and more, this dynamic guide gives listeners an insider's perspective on how to craft their own, personalized practice.

For anyone who knows they want to study magic, but has no idea where to begin, How to Study Magic is the answer you've been waiting for.

©2022 Sarah Lyons (P)2023 Tantor

Great info but not what I expected

This book has a lot of really useful information and it really helps. You learn how to discern credible sources on witchcraft from questionable or even false material. The only reason I knocked it down a star is because it’s called how to study magic so I thought it was more about how to organize your study of magic which is what I was looking for.

Fascinating and informative

Fascinating and informative. Even if you’re not interested in actually practicing magic the book is so well written and filled with interesting history and facts that it’s a pleasure.

The writer tells you what you want to know from her point of view. She lets you know how she experienced her studies on magic

I love how she told the audience about the experiences she had. I can't say there was anything I didn't like. I was a little iffy on the part about Chaos Magic but when she defined her experience more she made me more curious about the subject. I would definitely recommend this book if someone is serious about studying magic