✨ Magic and the Mind: Mechanisms, Functions & Development of Magical Thinking and Behavior

By Eugene Subbotsky

Explore the fascinating crossroads where psychology, imagination, and the supernatural meet. In Magic and the Mind, researcher Eugene Subbotsky dives deep into the science behind magical thinking — revealing why humans across cultures, ages, and belief systems are drawn to rituals, spells, superstition, and the unseen.

Far from dismissing magic as mere fantasy, Subbotsky examines it as a powerful cognitive process that shapes creativity, emotional resilience, problem-solving, and how we understand the world. This book blends developmental psychology, neuroscience, anthropology, and real-world studies to uncover how magical thinking evolves from childhood and persists into adulthood — even in the most rational minds.

Inside You’ll Explore:
✨ Why humans are wired for magical thinking
✨ How magical beliefs develop in children and transform as we grow
✨ The psychological functions of rituals, superstition, and symbolic acts
✨ The role of imagination in cognition, creativity, and emotional health
✨ What magic reveals about the brain, culture & human behavior

Why We Love It:
This book is perfect for readers who crave a deeper intellectual look at the mystical — the beautifully unusual souls who want to understand how and why magic takes root in the human mind. It’s equally appealing to witches, skeptics, psychologists, educators, and curious thinkers who appreciate both science and wonder.

Subbotsky writes with academic depth but clear, engaging language, making complex ideas accessible without losing nuance.

A brilliant, mind-expanding study for anyone interested in the psychology of magic, imagination, belief, and the mysteries of human thought.