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Impassioned: A History of Love Magic in Theory & Practice: A Live, Online, Illustrated Lecture with Historian of Magic Al Cummins

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The links between love and magic, of enchantment and sympathia, have long been considered by poets, philosophers, and magicians alike. The very word for a spell or charm comes from a Latinate memory of song (cantare), but also evokes the glamours, attractions, and allurements of falling in love with something…

In this lecture, historian of magic Dr Alexander Cummins will explore occult theories and magical practices that seek to grasp the harmonies of love, exploring how people across history have resorted to spiritual and sorcerous strategies for finding, keeping, and mending their romances. In the course of this exploration, we will consider remedies of the ancient world, through to the love sorcery of Shakespeare’s day, all the way up to various techniques and ingredients of modern folk magics.

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