Magical Wands

It was only an old book that the professor found while traveling by train through Scotland. A scholar of medieval history, Professor George Smith was on sabbatical studying Scottish legends and myths when he chanced to meet an aged Scotsman and his granddaughter on their way to her new boarding school in the Isles of Skye. The young girl had accidentally left her book behind, and the professor picked it up meaning to send it on to her. But then he looked inside and discovered it was no ordinary book. It was a school textbook on magic. Could it be real? Could it have actually been left by accident and found by chance? Or was it all an elaborate hoax played on the unsuspecting professor? Did he ever find the secret Isles of Skye School of Magick? Did he ever discover the hidden world of wizards and witches implied by the book's very existence? Or did they find him? The professor vanished soon afterwards, and the answers are unknown. Read the book and decide for yourself. Magical Wands: A Cornucopia of Wand Lore is that textbook from The Isles of Skye School of Magick. The first chapter begins with a basic overview of magic wands followed by an introduction to magical theory including the four planes of existence (Astral, Spectral, Physical, and Daemonic), the five metaphysical elementals (Quintessence, Air, Fire, Earth, and Water), and the three preternatural phases of Light, Twilight, and Darkness. It also contains sets of the commonly used spells associated with each of these elementals and phases. The first chapter then describes the different types of wands, their components, how they are crafted, and how they are used to cast spells. Chapter two teaches the 17 principles of wand making. Chapters three through six comprehensively cover the materials used to make magic wands including magical creatures (both beings and beasts), magical woods, mystical crystals, and mystical metals. Chapter seven documents 26 famous and infamous witches and wizards, their wands, and how well their wands suited their needs. Chapter eight concludes the textbook by nicely summarizing the contents of the entire textbook. Each of the chapters ends with student exercises, the answers of which are included in the back of the textbook which also includes a glossary, references, and afterword by the editor. If you have ever wondered what young witches and wizards actually study in their hidden magic schools, then this book is for you.

Discover the wands of your favorite Harry Potter characters. In the Harry Potter films, each wand is as unique as the witch or wizard who wields it. From Hermione Granger’s elegant, vine-wrapped wand to the bone-inlaid wands of the Death Eaters, each was designed and crafted by the filmmakers to reflect its owner’s identity. Harry Potter: The Wand Collection is a visual guide to these magical wands, their makers, and the characters who mastered them. Profiles of each wand feature stunning new photography of the original props, wand statistics, insights from the cast and crew, and other filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. This collectible volume is an ideal resource for both wand-wielding veteran fans seeking to learn the history behind these beloved items and a new generation just beginning their journey into the wizarding world.

Originally published in 1926, this volume contains the full text of The Testament of Cresseid by Scottish poet Robert Henryson.

In the worldwide culture of magicians there is a tradition that a broken wand signifies the end of magic or of a magician. What does this mean? Is there only one end?This book is a personal document, including magic routines. It breaks the act of breaking the wand into bits and pieces. It's Robert E. Neale's way of performing this ritual as he tells us in the Prologue.

Start to Read! Board Books support of child's first reading experience. School Zone Halloween and Christmas Board Books introduce basic skills such as counting and the alphabet. Start to Read Board Books take the next step by telling a story with limited text and charming illustrations. Parents will enjoy sharing these original and entertaining stories with their children.

This insightful guide is for recognizing the magic in your life, and using it to improve your physical, mental, and spiritual self. After explaining what magic is, the book offers twelve magic "wands." Each wand provides practical tools and exercises to gain control over a specific area in your life, such as friendship and love. Included are inspiring true stories of people who have used the magic in their lives to both help themselves and point the way to others.

Explore the magic of the beautiful and unique wands of the Harry Potter films, with more than a dozen collectible stickers, cards, patches, prints, and more! Every witch or wizard in the Wizarding World has a unique wand. And as Garrick Ollivander says in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “The wand chooses the wizard.” Now you can capture the magic of Harry Potter like never before and collect a stunning array of artifacts inspired by the wands and magic of the Harry Potter films. Inside, fans will learn about all things Wizarding World, relive moments from the films, and delve into the behind-the-scenes magic that brought Harry Potter to life on the big screen. MORE THAN A DOZEN COLLECTIBLES: Includes reproductions and items inspired by the Harry Potter films, including an Elder Wand–themed pen, a Deathly Hallows patch, Ollivanders sticky notes, a wand-shaped bookmark, spell stickers, and more! 16-PAGE JOURNAL: Capture memories and moments in a deluxe 16-page blank journal REPLICA OF WIZARDING WORLD BOOK: Includes a paper reproduction of The Tales of Beedle the Bard as featured in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. BEHIND-THE-SCENES MOVIE FACTS: Wand-related facts, trivia, and stories from the set of the Harry Potter films. STUNNING ART AND IMAGES: Photos from the films and gorgeous illustrations bring the world of wands to life!

Wave the wand over the page . . . and watch wonderful things happen Sophie the lovable redheaded fairy is ready to celebrate the birthday of a very special friend--with the help of her magic wand and YOU Just remove the wand from the cover and wave it over the marked areas on the pages. You'll hear a delightful array of sound effects, including musicians playing for the most fabulous party EVER Children will find this fairy story absolutely enchanting.