{"product_id":"book-kn28","title":"Magic Maker","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Rich descriptions of creativity and magic are paired with a practical roadmap for making a life in devotion to both.” —Jessica Dore, author of \u003ci\u003eTarot for Change\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA magical guide to enhancing your creative process, from “the Terry Gross of witches” (\u003ci\u003eVulture\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreativity and magic are one and the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreative people often speak of being channels for inspiration, while others refer to communing with their muse. For many, this is more than mere metaphor, as artists throughout history have employed magical techniques to tap into their creativity, express powerful messages, and make contact with the sacred. From the songwriting divination of David Bowie and the bewitching shapeshifting of Beyoncé, to the Ouija board poetry sessions of Sylvia Plath and the abstract painting séances of Hilma af Klint, to the manifestation method of Octavia E. Butler and the daily meditation of David Lynch, mystical practices have been responsible for generating some of the world’s most beloved creations. While there are many books on creativity out there, none of them examines the specific ways that magic has been embraced by creative visionaries throughout history, nor do they explore how makers can start using these methods in their own creative processes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMagic Maker\u003c\/i\u003e is the first. In this book, critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eWaking the Witch\u003c\/i\u003e Pam Grossman shares how you can use magic to enhance your own creative practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmart, captivating, and gorgeously written,\u003ci\u003e Magic Maker \u003c\/i\u003eis filled with stories of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and other creatives throughout history who have applied magic to their process. Grossman shows us how we can tap into the same inspiration for our own creative pursuits, whether it’s writing a song, a novel, software code, or figuring out our path in life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelving into topics such as spellcasting, invocation, spirit communication, divination, and more, Grossman provides an enchanting and practical guide for anyone who wants to unlock their own creative magic and make whatever it is you’re meant to in this lifetime.","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50152723644720,"sku":"BDkn28","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/kn28-cover.jpg?v=1758174144","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-kn28","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}