# The Discoverie of Witchcraft

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Podcast: [What Magic Is This?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-magic-is-this-555811)
Published: 2026-05-22T19:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://whatmagicisthis.com/2026/05/22/the-discoverie-of-witchcraft/
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## Resource

There are very few books within the Western Magical Tradition which have had an impact and legacy beyond the tradition itself. In 1584 a book appeared written by a country gentleman that was unlike anything at the time and unlike anything since. Reginald Scot's The Discoverie of Witchcraft was a massive work which saw Reginald attempt to shine a light on Witchcraft in order to discredit the common belief that Witches and Witchcraft had as much power as people believed it did. In exhaustive detail, Scot put many spells, enchantments and rituals in his book which only saw his work be used for Magic as opposed to against it. Simply put, The Discoverie of Witchcraft is one of the most important books in Magical History. Period.

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