Erni Cabat's magical world of the carousel

This article focuses on the concepts of magical things followed by fetishes, commodities, and then the modern world of computers. When do things become magical is a vital question ...

This chapter discusses tales about the protective power of flutes. Protection, as suggested by folklore/mythology, is often “magical” because it usually involves powers that are gr...

This chapter deals with one of the most common issues in world flutelore—love. Many of the flute tales found in the world have to do with sexuality and magical love powers used by ...

Glamour is an elusive aspect of cinematic style. This book critically examines previous scholarship on glamour; defines the concept as a compound of artifice, allure, and magic; an...