The history of magick The history of "magick" isn't a single discovery but an evolution of belief systems and practices that span millennia, from the earliest shamanic rituals in prehistoric societies to complex ritual systems in ancient civilizations, and modern interpretations influenced by figures like Aleister Crowley. Early "discovery" involved a desire to understand and manipulate natural phenomena, with magic often intertwined with religion, medicine, and early forms of science like alchemy. The Western concept of magic took shape in Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman traditions, evolving through the medieval and Renaissance periods and eventually leading to the distinct separation from science with the Scientific Revolution. Prehistoric and Ancient Beginnings - Primal Practices: - Early Civilizations: Medieval and Renaissance Developments - Grimoires: - Witch Hunts: - Separation from Science: