A History of Irish Magic
James North & Sally North
A unique exploration into Irish druidism, fairy lore, miracle-working saints, sacred kingship, witchcraft trials, the Celtic Order of W. B. Yeats, the Theosophical circle of “AE”, and mystical artist Art O’Murnaghan, A History of Irish Magic is the first book of its kind - deeply researched yet highly readable.
Jointly written by Holythorn Press founders Sally North and James North, A History of Irish Magic is a quest to understand the magic and mystery of Ireland. This book examines ancient legends and folklore, tales of heroes and the fairy folk, and magical beliefs; some of which persist even to the present day. The book charts the enduring essence of Irish magical belief from ancient paganism, then through Ireland’s distinctly magical Christianity, to the late 19th century fusion of traditional magic and esotericism, and its deep influence on the wider 20th century pagan revival.
372 pp. on heavy white Munken paper. An exlusive gift will be included with your order: three B&W postcards by two Irish women artists/occultists, Maud Gonne and Althea Gyles. An Irish Magic bookmark will also be included.
Hardback - Sewn binding, cloth with foiled decorations and title, bands top and bottom, dust jacket, limited to 300 copies only, hand numbered limitation page.
Munken white paper
16 pp. colour photographs
161 x 245 x 34 mm 
