The culture of every nation reflects a belief in supernatural forces. Some magical trends, which originated in ancient times, have survived to this day without significant changes, while others have been transformed into the latest philosophical movements, which today have gained unprecedented popularity. The book provides information about various practices of magic - from shamanism to dream management. The publication will help the reader trace how ideas about the world order developed in various cultures, as well as get acquainted with the teachings of the most popular modern mystics.