''Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft'' is a

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that focuses on

magic Magic or magick most commonly refers to: * Magic (supernatural), beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces ** ''Magick'' (with ''-ck'') can specifically refer to ceremonial magic * Magic (illusion), also known as sta ...

scholarship. It is published triannually (spring, summer, winter) by the

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. The founding editors were Michael Bailey (

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) and Brian Copenhaver (

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). , the

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are Claire Fanger (

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) and Michael Ostling (

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). The journal is available online through Project MUSE. The publication is affiliated wit
Societas Magicas
an organization of scholars interested in magic.

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''Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft'' at Project MUSESocietas Magica
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