Take a spellbinding journey of discovery into the world of magic and mystery. Read about the time when ordinary people were put to death just because they looked different or behaved oddly, and about the real-life quest for the Philosophers' Stone. The book seeks out the practice of magic around the world and through the ages, from the spirit-worship of ancient civilizations to the spells and potions of modern-day witches. To help you find out more there are step-by-step projects, including a wizard costume and a good luck charm, as well as a useful timeline of major events.