Mind over Magick: The Psychology of Ritual Magick

A scientific examination of magical practice

* Draws on peer-reviewed research in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, such as real-time brain imaging, to examine the effects of mystical states and magical practice

* Shows how being "in the zone," as described by athletes and performers, is consistent with the ritualist's state of mind when working magic

* Suggests rituals and routines to strengthen one's practice of magic, witchcraft, meditation, and yoga with empirically proven tools

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