5/20/2023 0 Comments Wizardology by Master Merlin![]() This, combined with the density of text and graphics on each page, make it suitable for reading in bits at a time, and not cover-to-cover. The tone of the writing is conversational but subdued. ![]() The fantasy fan will enjoy the serious treatment of the topics. This book creates a beautiful impression, though the “facts” are flights of fancy, with passing references to well known magical legends. A code of symbols also runs through the pages, with a secret message for the decipherer. One “portfolio” contains a small deck of fortune telling cards, another a “phoenix” feather, and another a book of advice on the future from Merlin’s owl familiar. There are fold-outs or inserts on almost every spread. The cover is embellished with a crystal ball-like “jewel,” and silver leaf. The well organized, consistent layout facilitates digestion of fairly dense text. ![]() Produced by four illustrators, the book is rich in sophisticated, illustrative detail. Topics covered include wizard history, wizard tools, the wizard’s workshop, familiars, magical beasts, alchemy, divination, potions and spellcraft. The reader is addressed as a candidate for apprenticeship. The purpose of the book is to return the knowledge of true wizardology to the world. ![]() Merlin uses what little magic he has to “cause the oak tree to be cut down and made into this book.” p.30. Wizardology claims to be the teacher of the secrets of Merlin, created by Merlin himself from his imprisonment in an oak tree by his disobedient student Vivienne. ![]()
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