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Alchemist, v. 2, issue 1, Autumn 1946
Page 23
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23 EGYPTIAN SORCERY by CHUCK HANSEN Black Magic always has and probably always will play an important part in the realm of fantasy literature. Such deep interest is not strange when one realizes that it is born of man's universal belief -or if you prefer---superstition. I will risk being considered all kinds of a nut by saying here and now that I do not for a minute think that it is merely superstitious nonsense. If this is madness blame it on my being a fantasy fan. Such people are expected to be a little - mad. No, the belief and practise of sorcery are too universal to be summarily dismissed. It makes little real difference whether--as the superstitious native believes--the complex magical ritual is what does the trick, or--as I believe-- the fiendishly clever application of psychology and hypnosis does the damage. It is results that count and the sorcerers
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23 EGYPTIAN SORCERY by CHUCK HANSEN Black Magic always has and probably always will play an important part in the realm of fantasy literature. Such deep interest is not strange when one realizes that it is born of man's universal belief -or if you prefer---superstition. I will risk being considered all kinds of a nut by saying here and now that I do not for a minute think that it is merely superstitious nonsense. If this is madness blame it on my being a fantasy fan. Such people are expected to be a little - mad. No, the belief and practise of sorcery are too universal to be summarily dismissed. It makes little real difference whether--as the superstitious native believes--the complex magical ritual is what does the trick, or--as I believe-- the fiendishly clever application of psychology and hypnosis does the damage. It is results that count and the sorcerers
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