Black Magic

By Manas Swain

Is black magic real - or is belief itself the real force?

For centuries, cultures across the world have feared, practiced, condemned, and commercialized what is commonly called "black magic." But beneath the myths and dramatic stories lies a deeper human truth.

In Black Magic: Power, Belief, Psychology, and the Human Search for Hidden Influence, Manas Swain delivers a rigorous, thought-provoking examination of:

- The historical roots of magical belief across civilizations
- The psychology behind fear, suggestion, and perceived curses
- The placebo and nocebo effects in modern neuroscience
- How black magic accusations shaped law, religion, and politics
- The modern industry built on fear and exploitation
- Why intelligent people still believe
- How knowledge protects agency

This is not a sensational guide.
It is a serious analytical investigation into one of humanity's oldest and most persistent ideas.

Balanced. Research-backed. Unafraid.

If you want understanding instead of superstition - this book delivers it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GVGR2K77
• ISBN13: 9798215353622
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Manas Swain
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"